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Where is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA made?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA versions reported to NHTSA (CLA Coupe (CLA250), CLA Coupe (CLA250- 4M), CLA Coupe (CLA250+ w/ EQ Tech), CLA Coupe (CLA35- 4M)…) are assembled in Germany and Hungary.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA

AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE LABELING ACT DATA

PARTS CONTENT INFORMATION

FOR VEHICLES IN THIS CARLINE

U.S./Canadian parts content0%

Major source of foreign partsRomania 7%

Major source of foreign partsGermany 15%

Final assembly countriesGermany, Hungary

Engine originGermany

Transmission originGermany, Romania

Parts content does not include final assembly, distribution or other non-parts costs. Source: Mercedes-Benz USA report to NHTSA for model year 2026. Listing dated June 8, 2026.

Assembled in Germany and Hungary.

No US assembly plant was reported for these versions, so the loan interest generally does not qualify for the deduction. Other versions may be filed with NHTSA later. Your VIN or window sticker confirms where yours was built.

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Where each version is built

Version, as reported to NHTSA	Final assembly
CLA Coupe (CLA250)	Hungary
CLA Coupe (CLA250- 4M)	Hungary
CLA Coupe (CLA250+ w/ EQ Tech)	Germany
CLA Coupe (CLA35- 4M)	Hungary
CLA Coupe (CLA35-4M w/ EQ Tech)	Germany
CLA Coupe (CLA45C4 S)	Germany

Questions about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA

Is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA made in the USA?

No. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA versions reported to NHTSA are assembled in Germany and Hungary, and no US assembly plant was reported.

Does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA qualify for the car loan interest deduction?

Generally no. The deduction requires final assembly in the United States. If your window sticker or VIN shows a US final assembly point, check your exact vehicle with the VIN tool.

How much of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA is made in the US and Canada?

US and Canadian parts make up 0% of its value, according to the manufacturer's labeling report to NHTSA. The largest foreign source of parts is Romania, at 7%.

Where are the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA's engine and transmission made?

The engine or motor comes from Germany. The transmission comes from Germany and Romania.

Other model years

Year	Assembled in	US and Canadian parts	Deduction
2025 CLA	Hungary	0%	Not US-built

Where this information comes from

Assembly countries and parts content come from the 2026 American Automobile Labeling Act report that Mercedes-Benz USA filed with NHTSA (listing dated June 8, 2026). Plant details for an individual vehicle come from NHTSA's VIN decoder. Manufacturers can change plants during a model year, so confirm with your VIN or window sticker.

All Mercedes-Benz models and the car loan interest deduction rules