Every 2026 Acura Integra drives its front wheels. The Integra, A-Spec and A-Spec with Technology share a 1.5-liter turbo with 200 hp and 192 lb-ft, shifted by a paddle-equipped CVT, and the A-Spec with Technology also offers a 6-speed manual with Rev-Match Control. The Type S carries a 2.0-liter turbo rated at 320 hp and 310 lb-ft, paired exclusively with the manual.

Electric power drives the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA with EQ Technology. The rear-drive CLA 250+ makes 268 hp and 247 lb-ft, and the all-wheel-drive CLA 350 4MATIC makes 349 hp and 380 lb-ft, both through a two-speed transmission. An 85-kWh usable battery sits on an 800-volt architecture, and a 10 to 80 percent charge takes as little as 22 minutes at a compatible 800-volt high-power charger.

• Acura Integra: 200 hp at 6,000 rpm in 1.5-liter turbo trims
• Acura Integra: helical limited-slip differential on both manual versions
• Acura Integra: 32 mpg combined EPA estimate with the CVT
• Mercedes-Benz CLA: 349 hp, 380 lb-ft with 4MATIC all-wheel drive
• Mercedes-Benz CLA: up to 374 miles EPA-estimated range, CLA 250+
• Mercedes-Benz CLA: two-speed transmission on both electric versions

A larger screen headlines the 2026 Acura Integra: the standard touchscreen now measures 9 inches, gains a faster processor and pairs with a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and phone charging all work wirelessly on every trim, and 16-speaker ELS STUDIO 3D audio plus a 5.3-inch head-up display come with the A-Spec with Technology and Type S.

Mercedes-Benz says the 2026 CLA is the first vehicle to run fully on its new MB.OS operating system, and MBUX draws on AI from both Microsoft and Google, with an MBUX Virtual Assistant that uses generative AI. A 10.25-inch driver display and a 14-inch central multimedia display are standard, while the Pinnacle Trim brings the MBUX Superscreen with a 14-inch passenger display.

• Acura Integra: 9-inch touchscreen standard across the 2026 lineup
• Acura Integra: 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster on all trims
• Acura Integra: wireless phone charger fitted to every trim
• Mercedes-Benz CLA: 10.25-inch driver display and 14-inch central display
• Mercedes-Benz CLA: optional 16-speaker Burmester system with Dolby Atmos
• Mercedes-Benz CLA: DC fast charging at up to 320 kW

AcuraWatch is part of every 2026 Acura Integra, and its Collision Mitigation Braking System sits alongside Blind Spot Information, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist System, Rear Cross Traffic Monitor, Road Departure Mitigation and Traffic Sign Recognition. CVT models add Low-Speed Follow, Traffic Jam Assist and Post Collision Braking, and front and rear parking sensors join on the A-Spec with Technology and Type S.

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA comes standard with PRE-SAFE, PRE-SAFE Sound, Blind Spot Assist Plus with Exit Warning, Evasive Steering Function, Lane Keeping Function, Brake Assist, Speed Limit Warning and Emergency Stop Function, with Distance Assist DISTRONIC supplied as a Digital Extra. A center airbag in the driver's seat backrest is also standard, a feature Mercedes-Benz describes as a first in its segment.

• Acura Integra: Collision Mitigation Braking System on every 2026 model
• Acura Integra: Traffic Jam Assist on CVT-equipped trims
• Acura Integra: front knee and rear outboard side airbags standard
• Mercedes-Benz CLA: center airbag mounted in the driver's seat backrest
• Mercedes-Benz CLA: Blind Spot Assist Plus with Exit Warning
• Mercedes-Benz CLA: optional MB.DRIVE ASSIST with Lane Change Assist

Liftback practicality shapes the cabin of the 2026 Acura Integra, with 24.3 cubic feet of EPA cargo area volume, a 60/40 split folding rear seatback and 37.4 inches of rear legroom. Front-seat heating is standard, with leatherette trim on the Integra and A-Spec, microsuede on the A-Spec with Technology and perforated Ultrasuede on the Type S.

Up front, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA gives occupants 40.9 inches of headroom and 42.2 inches of legroom, and rear legroom measures 33.6 inches. Cargo goes in a 10.3-cubic-foot trunk and a 1.4-cubic-foot front trunk. Heated power front seats with 4-way lumbar support and memory, automatic climate control and a fixed glass panoramic roof are standard, with MB-Tex, MB-Tex/Microfiber and leather upholstery offered.

• Acura Integra: liftback cargo area rated at 24.3 cubic feet
• Acura Integra: back-seat legroom measures 37.4 inches
• Acura Integra: ambient LED cabin lighting on every trim
• Mercedes-Benz CLA: 10.3-cubic-foot trunk with a 1.4-cubic-foot frunk
• Mercedes-Benz CLA: 40.9 inches of front headroom
• Mercedes-Benz CLA: heated front seats with memory standard

Acura describes the 2026 Acura Integra as the sole 5-door liftback in its segment. The 1.5-liter trims stretch 185.8 inches from bumper to bumper and span 72.0 inches across, riding a 107.7-inch wheelbase, with Jewel Eye LED headlights on every version. The 2026 A-Spec gains an aero body kit and new 18-inch black wheels, and the Type S rolls on 19-inch Shark Gray wheels.

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA is a compact sedan with a sleek fastback silhouette, a conventional trunk lid and a front trunk. It measures 185.9 inches long and 73 inches wide without mirrors on a 109.8-inch wheelbase, and every CLA wears an illuminated grille with 142 individually lit stars plus a central illuminated star, along with High Performance LED headlights.

• Acura Integra: 72.0 inches wide, 74.8 inches on the Type S
• Acura Integra: Double Apex Blue Pearl for A-Spec and Type S
• Acura Integra: new Urban Gray Pearl and Solar Silver Metallic paint
• Mercedes-Benz CLA: 142 illuminated stars in the standard grille
• Mercedes-Benz CLA: 109.8-inch wheelbase, 57.8 inches tall
• Mercedes-Benz CLA: eight paints, including new Liquid Crystal Green