Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ First Drive Review

When the Mercedes-Benz CLA first arrived in India, it changed the way many people perceived entry-level luxury sedans. It wasn’t just about owning a Mercedes. It was about owning something that looked dramatic, sporty and different from the usual luxury sedans we were used to seeing.

Fast forward to 2026 and Mercedes has done something interesting. Instead of evolving the previous generation step by step, it has skipped an entire generation and introduced a completely new CLA built on a brand-new platform.