What is the difference between the Mercedes-Benz CLA variants?

The main visual difference is the front grille. The electric CLA features a sealed illuminated star panel with 142 animated LED stars, while the petrol version has a traditional open grille for engine cooling and air intake . Both share the same overall design language with full-width light bars front and rear . For buyers considering the Mercedes-Benz CLA, that matters because it affects how easy the car is to live with, whether for commuting, family use, long-distance driving or ownership costs. The useful way to read this is not as an isolated specification, but as a clue to how the car will feel in real daily use.