This just in: EVs are heavy. Ok, you knew that already, but that doesn’t make it any less of a surprise to see that the electric CLA weighs more than a base S-Class. Look beyond the glitzy appearance with abundant illuminated stars and screens; one number on the specs sheet stands out.
The (takes deep breath) 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4Matic with EQ Technology weighs 2,135 kilograms in European guise. That’s 4,706 pounds. It weighs 65 kilograms (143 pounds) more than the standard-wheelbase, six-cylinder S450 4Matic sold in Europe.
It’s also 45 kilograms (100 pounds) heavier than the equivalent long-wheelbase model. The stretched S-Class is 56.6 centimeters (22.
2 inches) longer than the CLA. You could argue that we cherry-picked the CLA and S-Class versions to make our point. However, the fact remains that it’s highly unusual for a company’s smallest car to weigh more than its biggest.
Then again, the new CLA isn’t such a small car after all, even if it sits at the bottom of the lineup. At 4.72 meters (185.
9 inches) long, it’s only 2.8 centimeters (1.1 inches) shorter than a C-Class .
Mercedes won’t do another A-Class Sedan, a shorter car than the CLA, effectively turning the new swoopy sedan into the entry-level model. It’s worth noting that Mercedes' published figures include a driver weighing 68 kilograms (150 pounds) and 7 kilograms (15 pounds) of luggage. For the S-Class, the measurements also account for a fuel tank filled to 90% capacity.
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