CLA Shooting Brake

Released March 2026

The estate version of the third-generation CLA (X174), sold both as an 800 V electric car with up to 465 miles of range and as a 1.5-litre full hybrid, suited to buyers who want an efficient compact premium estate.

Body: Estate
Powertrain: Electric, Hybrid
Power: 154–268 bhp
Range: 318–465 mi
Boot: 455 l

What reviewers say

Reviewers, who mostly drove the electric version, agree it keeps the CLA saloon's long range, fast charging and refined, comfortable drive. The common criticisms are that it isn't very practical for an estate, with only a modest boot gain, and fiddly touch controls; What Car? found the interior quality patchy, and Evo judged it competent rather than engaging.

From whatcar.com, evo.co.uk and carwow.co.uk

Specifications

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Performance

Powertrain: Electric, Hybrid
Power: 154–268 bhp
0–62 mph: 6.8–8.9 s
Top speed: 130–145 mph
Engine or motors: Electric: rear motor, 165 kW (224 hp) CLA 200 or 200 kW (272 hp) CLA 250+. Hybrid: 1,499 cc four-cylinder petrol of 100, 120 or 140 kW plus a 22 kW electric motor and 1.3 kWh battery; combined system output 115, 135 or 155 kW (bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures)
Torque: 335 Nm (electric); hybrid system torque 280 Nm (CLA 180), 330 Nm (CLA 200), 380 Nm (CLA 220 4MATIC)
Gearbox: 8G-eDCT 8-speed dual-clutch (hybrid)
Drive: Rear-wheel drive (electric); front-wheel drive or 4MATIC all-wheel drive (hybrid)

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP): 318–465 miles
Battery: 58–85 kWh
Fastest charging: 200–320 kW
Economy (WLTP): 52.4–55.4 mpg
Range detail: WLTP electric range 318 miles (CLA 200) or 465 miles (CLA 250+); 165–200 km (CLA 200) or 270–320 km (CLA 250+) added in 10 minutes of DC charging
Charging: Usable battery 58 kWh (CLA 200) or 85 kWh (CLA 250+); DC up to 200 kW (10–80% in 20 minutes) or 320 kW (22 minutes); 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 6.5 or 9 hours
Efficiency: 13.1 kWh/100 km (electric); 55.4 mpg (CLA 180 and 200 hybrid), 52.4 mpg (CLA 220 4MATIC), WLTP combined
CO2 emissions: 0 g/km (electric); 116–123 g/km (hybrid)

Practicality

Body: Estate
Seats: 5
Boot: 455 litres
Length: 4,723 mm
Width: 1,855 mm
Weight: From 1,718 kg
Boot: 455 litres
Towing: 1,500 kg braked (electric); 1,600–2,000 kg (hybrid); 750 kg unbraked
Size: 4,723 mm long, 1,855 mm wide without mirrors (2,021 mm with), 1,469 mm high (electric) or 1,452 mm (hybrid); 11.2 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,079–2,089 kg (electric), 1,718–1,793 kg (hybrid)

Pros and cons

Pros

CLA 250+ has a WLTP range of 465 miles
DC charging up to 320 kW (CLA 250+); 10–80% in 22 minutes
455-litre boot on every version

Cons

Electric versions weigh over 2,070 kg
Top speed limited to 130 mph on the electric models
Electric versions tow no more than 1,500 kg braked

Closest rivals

Model	Body	Powertrain	Power	Range	Boot	Released
AudiA6 allroad	Estate	Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	295–362 bhp	63 mi	466 l	Jun 2026
AudiA6 Avant	Estate	Petrol, Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	201–295 bhp	69 mi	503 l	Mar 2025
ToyotaRAV4	SUV	Plug-in hybrid	268–305 bhp	83–85 mi	672 l	May 2026

Sources

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