2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Price and Versions Confirmed for Alberta
Shopping for a 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA in Alberta comes down to one real decision: how much range you're willing to trade for extra traction and quicker acceleration. The electric CLA launches with exactly two trims, and the $6,000 gap between them buys real hardware, a second motor, all-wheel drive, and a different power curve. Here's what that gap actually gets you.
The 2027 CLA arrives in Canada as an all-electric model, with two trims available at launch.
| Trim | Drivetrain | Output | MSRP | Total All-In Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA 250+ Electric | RWD | 268 hp | $49,900 | $55,987 |
| CLA 350 4MATIC Electric | AWD | 349 hp | $55,900 | $61,987 |
Where The Extra Money Goes: RWD To AWD
The CLA 250+ Electric runs a single permanently excited synchronous motor on the rear axle, good for 268 hp and 247 lb-ft, paired with a two-speed transmission and 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds. That's the whole story on the entry trim.
The CLA 350 4MATIC Electric adds a second motor, a 107-hp front unit connected through a disconnect clutch, to bring 4MATIC all-wheel drive online. Combined output climbs to 349 hp and 380 lb-ft, and 0-100 km/h drops to 4.9 seconds.
CLA 250+ Electric: 1 motor, RWD, 268 hp, 247 lb-ft, 6.6 s to 100 km/h
CLA 350 4MATIC Electric: 2 motors (rear motor plus 107-hp front disconnect unit), AWD, 349 hp, 380 lb-ft, 4.9 s to 100 km/h
That second motor and the AWD hardware are the actual breakpoint. Everything else in the price gap follows from that one decision.
The Value Pick: CLA 250+ Electric
At $49,900 MSRP ($55,987 all-in), the CLA 250+ Electric is also the range leader in the lineup, rated up to 602 km on a charge. It carries a drag coefficient starting at 0.21, part of why it stretches further on the same 85 kWh battery than its AWD sibling.
For a buyer who drives long distances and wants to minimize charging stops, this is the trim to build around. It gives up nothing on cargo space, 292 L, and nothing on the tech inside the cabin.
The Performance Upgrade: CLA 350 4MATIC Electric
The $6,000 jump to $55,900 MSRP ($61,987 all-in) buys the CLA 350 4MATIC Electric's AWD system, 81 more horsepower, 133 lb-ft more torque, and the fastest 0-100 km/h time in the lineup at 4.9 seconds.
The trade-off is range: 502 km instead of 602 km, a 100 km difference on the same battery. That's the honest cost of the extra power and traction, and it's worth weighing against how much of that acceleration and grip you'll actually use.
Choosing Between Range And Traction
Both trims share the same 85 kWh battery, the same 320 kW DC fast-charging capability, and the same 22-minute 10-80% charge time, so charging speed isn't part of this decision. Cargo space is identical too, at 292 L, and the cabin tech doesn't change either: a 14-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch instrument cluster, and the fourth-generation MBUX system running on the new MB.OS platform. A centre airbag and a multi-source heat pump come standard on the CLA as well.
What actually splits the two trims is range versus traction. If maximizing distance between charges matters most, the CLA 250+ Electric's 602 km puts it ahead. If quicker acceleration and extra grip on slippery pavement matter more, the CLA 350 4MATIC Electric's dual-motor AWD system is what the extra $6,000 buys.
Either way, you're getting the same battery architecture and the same charging speed, so the decision comes down to how you drive, not how you charge.
Book A CLA Electric Test Drive At Mercedes-Benz Heritage Valley
The 2027 CLA Electric lineup gives Alberta buyers two clear entry points into Mercedes-Benz's electric range, the efficiency-focused CLA 250+ Electric and the quicker, AWD-equipped CLA 350 4MATIC Electric.
Visit Mercedes-Benz Heritage Valley in Edmonton to see both trims in person, compare the numbers side by side, and book a test drive to find which CLA suits your driving.
