US EditionMercedes-Benz CLA Claims 2026 European Car of the Year Award
The all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA won for its real-world EV range up to 792 km WLTP, efficiency, and dynamic handling, beating 59 journalists' competitors from 23 countries.
- This year, Mercedes‑Benz's all-electric CLA won the 2026 European Car of the Year at the Brussels Motor Show, marking Mercedes' first title since 1974 and succeeding Renault's 5 E-tech.
- A jury of 59 motoring journalists from 23 countries evaluated finalists using an established points system, while judges tested models at organised jury events and local tests across diverse terrains.
- Mercedes‑Benz finished on 320 points, ahead of the Skoda Elroq on 220 and the Kia EV4 on 208, with other finalists scoring lower.
- The CLA EV claims up to 792km WLTP, with independent test drives showing 109km remaining at low battery, despite starting at €53,425 and rising to €63,525, making price a hurdle, said reviewers and Mercedes chief engineer.
- With all finalists electrified, the jury weighed design, safety, economy and environmental criteria, but the voting process is not intended as a strict merit ranking.
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