Overview
- The model secured 320 points, ahead of the Skoda Elroq on 220 and the Kia EV4 on 208.
- The decision came at the Brussels Motor Show from a 59‑member jury representing 23 countries.
- Jurors awarded the CLA the most first‑place votes with 22, while Spain’s six jurors favored the Citroën C5 Aircross in their national tally.
- This is Mercedes‑Benz’s first Car of the Year win since 1974, in a finalist field dominated by electrified models.
- The winning CLA launches in two 85 kWh EV versions with WLTP ranges of about 790 km and 764 km plus a 58 kWh variant, and supports 800‑volt charging up to 320 kW.