The third-gen Mercedes-Benz CLA lineup is now joined by the CLA Shooting Brake, available in mild-hybrid and all-electric options. The models have been listed on certain European market websites, but the market launch is scheduled for March 2026.
The styling is similar to the sedan counterparts, obviously. From the side profile, it seems like the roofline is not too aggressive; it stretches further back with a more gradual drop, which should help with the rear headroom. The one-piece panoramic glass roof extends seamlessly from the windscreen frame to the rear end; it is switchable for transparent or opaque. From the inside, buyers will enjoy the illuminated roof with 158 LED stars.
Compared with the previous-gen model, the new CLA Shooting Brake is a bit larger. It measures 4,723 mm long (+35), 1,855 mm wide (excluding mirrors) (+25) and 1,469 mm tall (+27), with a wheelbase of 2,790 mm (+61).
Buyers will have two all-electric options initially: CLA 250+ and CLA 350 4Matic. The 250+ is a rear-wheel-drive model with peak outputs of 200 kW (272 metric hp) and 335 Nm (247 lb-ft), while the 350 is an all-wheel-drive model with motors at each axle, offering peak outputs of 260 kW (353.5 metric hp) and 515 Nm (380 lb-ft). The rear motor is coupled with a two-speed gearbox. The first gear is for acceleration from the get-go, while the second is for power delivery at high speeds. The official 0-100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time is 5.0 seconds. The 250+ with a sprint time of 6.8 seconds isn’t bad either. The top speed of both models is limited to 210 km/h (130 mph).
The battery pack is of 85 kWh capacity (nickel-manganese-cobalt), estimated to offer a WLTP range of 761 km (473 mi) in 250+ and 730 km (453.6 mi) in 350. The battery pack can be DC-charged with up to 320 kW.
The mild-hybrid is the same one that is offered with the sedan. A new 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine (M 252) (Miller cycle) is coupled with an 8-speed DCT. The electric motor is integrated into the transmission. At inner-city speeds and when less than 20 kW (27 metric hp) is required, the hybrid model can be driven purely electrically. Electric coasting is possible up to a speed of around 100 km/h (62 mph). Another key highlight is that the engine can recuperate in all eight gears, i.e., recover up to 25 kW of energy.
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