All-new Mercedes CLA (2026) petrol driving REVIEW! Is the fuel MHEV version better than the EV?

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This is our in-depth review of the 2026 Mercedes CLA petrol / MHEV. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology. 00:00 New Mercedes CLA petrol vs EQ 01:06 Multibeam Matrix LED test 01:47 Length, suspension 03:47 MHEV engine versions 05:59 NVH and AWD logic 07:53 Interior quality 10:55 Cockpit and interface 13:37 Driver POV 15:33 Rear seats petrol 17:46 Trunk / boot 19:06 Driving CLA 220 4Matic petrol 24:50 Performance and steering 27:28 Uphill acceleration 31:14 Petrol or Electric? 34:15 Price #mercedes #mercedescla Data & facts: Mercedes CLA Also comes as Shooting Brake in both versions (EV and ICE) EV or 48V MHEV petrol (different front grill) Optional matrix LED multibeam LED Illuminated star LED front grill for EV version Length 4,72 m 186“ 17-19“ wheels Steel suspension 6 cm longer wheelbase in comparison to predecessor and 3 cm higher roofline EV 2 speed gearbox on rear axle, 2nd gear for power delivery and efficiency on the motorway RWD or AWD, rear motor is the stronger one, front one can be decoupled CLA 200 with EQ Technology 224 hp, 7.5 s acceleration (7,6 s Shooting Brake) CLA 250+ with EQ Technology 272 hp, 6.7 s acceleration (6,8 s Shooting Brake) CLA 350 4Matic with EQ Technology 354 hp, 4.9 s acceleration (5,0 s Shooting Brake) Top speed 210 km/h 130 mph Batteries 58 kWh LFP 85 kWh NMC Small battery: AC 11 kW, 200 kW DC peak 10-80 % SoC in 20 Min Big battery: AC 11 kW, DC charging 320 kW, 10-80 % SoC in 22 Min or 300 km 190 miles of range in 10 minutes Recuperation up to 200 kW Heat pump using residual waste from drivetrain, cabin and battery 100 l frunk EV Claimed official range almost 800 km 500 miles, realistic in good conditions and max 110 km/h 600 km 370 miles Cd value 0.21 (better than the Tesla Model 3) with 17“ wheels, worst 0.24 with AMG Line plus and biggest wheels Petrol (with camshaft drive chain) 1,5 l 4-cyl 48V MHEV 1,3 kWh 8-spd-DCT System outputs (including e-boost): CLA 180: 156 hp FWD 8,8 s CLA 200: 184 hp FWD 8,0 s CLA 200: 184 hp AWD 7,9 s CLA 220: 211 hp FWD 7,2 s CLA 220: 211 hp AWD 7,1 s New generation infotainment with google and microsoft AI, gemini for voice recognition chat gpt for web search Googlemaps map data and route and charging calculation Qualcomm chip 10“ instruments 14“ infotainment Optional 14“ passenger screen Glass roof standard, optional digital shade Shooting Brake: with stars Progressive base seat in fabric/artico, full artico leatherette or animal skin Sport seat in full artico or microfibre/artico or animal skin Trunk 405 l / 455 l Shooting Brake (up to 1290 l) Legroom and trunk smaller than in the predecessor Petrol version has bigger foot garages in the rear Assist Pro for urban use, system approved in China and US Prices: MHEV petrol from 44.000 Euro (39.000 pounds), full spec 67.000 Euro So 4.000 - 8.000 Euro cheaper than EV (will be different in high petrol taxing countries) EQ / EV: CLA 200 RWD 58 kWh 47.000 Euro (45.000 pounds) CLA 250+ RWD 85 kWh 56.000 Euro / 46.000 pounds CLA 350 AWD 85 kWh 60.400 Euro Full spec 70.000 - 75.000 Euro Towing up to 1,8 t ►Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/user/autogefuehl?sub_confirmation=1 ►Autogefühl Deutsch (German): https://youtube.com/@AutogefuehlDeutsch?sub_confirmation=1 ►Also subscribe to our YouTube shorts channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thomasautogefuhl?sub_confirmation=1 ►Follow us on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok @autogefuehl ►Sustainability in the automotive industry documentary: https://youtu.be/-8gNXlRGngA?si=bCdeJZORRHNcVmV2 Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. Since there can be sponsored messages or product integration from partners, which are clearly and transparently pointed out, for legal reasons the videos are marked with the YouTube standard info message that a video contains advertising or product placements. WATCH OUT FOR SPAM/FAKE ACCOUNTS. Across YouTube/Whatsapp/Telegram etc., you'll find fake accounts taking the identity of original channels or people claiming to work on the behalf of original channels, they sometimes even use the same profile pic, similar names and include a telephone number in the name or their comments, trying to get you to message them on Whatsapp or Telegram. DO NOT MESSAGE THEM, they are trying to get your personal details, bank accounts etc. and in the end, they will ask for money or they will misuse your bank account. They promise you giveaways, prices, payment etc. Do not fall for these cheap tricks and PLEASE HELP everyone and MARK THEIR MESSAGES and their whole accounts/channels as Spam and/or report their telephone numbers/Whatsapp to the police. We from Autogefuehl will never ask for your bank details. Check out our original channel marked with the verified badge.