2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ launched in Malaysia, priced from RM275k

After being previewed earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has officially launched the all-new CLA 250+ 2026.

This brand-new electric sedan is priced from RM274,888 on-the-road without insurance.

The first 100 customers who place a booking for the new CLA or GLC electric models will receive an exclusive invitation to the Mercedes-AMG F1 Party.

Powertrain

The CLA 250+ features a single rear-mounted electric motor, producing 272 hp and 335 Nm of torque.

Paired with a 2-speed automatic transmission, the CLA 250+ accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 210 km/h.

Battery & Charging

Equipped with an 85 kWh NMC battery, the CLA 250+ delivers up to 792 km of driving range on a full charge (WLTP).

Thanks to its 800-volt electrical architecture and 320 kW DC fast-charging capability, owners can add up to 325 km of range in just 10 minutes.

Dimensions

As a compact sedan, the CLA measures 4,723 mm long, 1,855 mm wide, 1,468 mm tall, with a 2,790 mm wheelbase.

Compared to the previous generation, the new CLA is 35 mm longer, 25 mm wider, and offers a more spacious cabin.

For the first time in a Mercedes-Benz model, the CLA provides a front cargo compartment (frunk) with 101 litres, complementing the 405-litre rear boot.

Exterior

The CLA’s sporty exterior is defined by short overhangs, a GT-style rear design, and a long wheelbase.

At the front, the grille panel is decorated with 142 illuminated three-pointed star LEDs.

The signature Mercedes star motif also appears within the front and rear lighting units.

The AMG Line exterior package adds aggressive front and rear bumpers, along with 19-inch AMG wheels.

Interior

Inside, the CLA is fitted with the wide MBUX Superscreen, consisting of a 10.25-inch digital cluster and two 14-inch displays.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported.

The MB.OS operating system integrates AI features powered by ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing, and Google Gemini for navigation-related queries.

Other interior features include:

Nappa leather-wrapped sport steering wheel
AMG Line sports seats in Artico leather/microfiber Microcut
Ambient lighting system
Anthracite trim
Selfie and video camera

Safety

Safety equipment includes eight airbags (including a centre airbag), tyre pressure monitoring, and the MB.Drive Standard suite, which offers:

Autonomous emergency braking
Distronic adaptive cruise control
Lane keeping assist
Blind spot monitoring

MB.Charge Public

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia also announced the MB.Charge Public charging network, available across Malaysia and Singapore.

It provides access to 10,000 charging points from various charge point operators (CPOs), including:

CarputZap
Charge+
ChargeSini
chargEV
DC Handal
Gentari
JomCharge
ComfortDelGro Energy (Singapore)
SP Group (Singapore)
Volt (Singapore)