MERCEDES-BENZ CLA ELECTRIC SHOOTING BRAKE

Name: MERCEDES-BENZ CLA CLA 200 165kW AMG Line Executive 58kWh 5dr Auto
Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
SKU: 109954
Availability: InStock

CLA 200 165kW AMG Line Executive 58kWh 5dr Auto

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Fuel Type Electric

Range 318 miles

Real World Estimate 270 miles

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 130mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

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Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

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Fuel Type Electric

Range 318 miles

Real World Estimate 270 miles

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 130mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

MERCEDES-BENZ CLA Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
7
Handling
7
Comfort
7
Space
6
Styling
6
Build
8
Value
6
Equipment
7
Economy
9
Depreciation
8
Insurance
6

The Mercedes CLA electric can reset your expectations for compact Evs. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.

Ten Second Review

Mercedes re-imagines what a compact electric car can be with this EV version of the aspirational third generation CLA. This CLA 250+ electric model sets a new standard for EV range in this segment that embarrasses the opposition.

Background

It seems like it's taken the motor industry an age to deliver a compact electric car with a similar driving range to a combustion-powered one, but at last it seems to be happening. That at least is what seems to be suggested by the subject of this review, the Mercedes CLA electric. This car was originally saddled with a clumsy 'EQ Technology' naming convention but the engineering behind it is anything but. With the result that Mercedes is claiming to have topped the magic 5.0mpkWh efficiency figure with this car. Let's translate that into real world terms for you; a predicted range of up to 492 miles between charges. That's just one of the things that marks out this very different third generation CLA, a model line that never previously offered an EV option. It never previously offered a self charging Hybrid either; that's the alternative to this EV. But Mercedes hopes you will want a full-electric CLA - and here's why.

Driving Experience

This EV model is offered with a choice of three powertrains. The base CLA 200 electric has a 221hp front motor energised by a 58kWh battery which offers up to 331 miles of range. The single motor alternative is the mid-level CLA 250+ electric, which has a 268hp motor energised by a larger 85kWh battery which offers a range of up to 483 miles. Lots of clever engineering lies behind these attention-grabbing stats, the front-mounted motor working with a Porsche Taycan-like two-speed gearbox, rather than the usual single-speed EV transmission. The idea is that this provides a short first ratio for quick launches and extra efficiency at town speeds; and a much longer second ratio to improve consumption at a cruise. 0-62mph in the 250+ takes 6.7s on the way to 130mph. As you'd expect, the brand also offers a twin motor EV model, the CLA 350 4MATIC electric. This gets an extra 107bhp motor with a single-speed gearbox on its front axle, giving a combined output of 349hp, which cuts the 0-62mph sprint time to just 4.9s. It also uses the larger 85kWh battery and range remains impressive at up to 447 miles. For the future, expect a flagship Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+ EV with a pair of Yasa-developed axial flux motors developing over 500bhp.

Design and Build

Prior to this MK3 CLA model's introduction, Mercedes had always created entirely bespoke EV designs to sit alongside their combustion counterparts. But that policy changed with this third generation CLA, which apart from front grille and badging differences, looks near-identical in either EV or Hybrid forms. Previous generation CLAs championed futuristic styling over generally mundane mechanicals. Here, if anything, it's the other way round. The sleek design is smart but unremarkable and, as previously, can be had either as a four-door coupe (read 'small saloon') or in 'Shooting Brake' form (reads 'small estate'). Previous models were cramped and claustrophobic in the back, so Mercedes has made this MK3 35mm longer, 25mm wider and 29mm taller than its predecessor; and added a standard-fit panoramic glass roof. There are some nice detail touches - like the three-pointed stars in the headlights and tail lamps. And this EV version's front grille is illuminated with a 142 individual LEDs. The silhouette is super-slippery, its drag coefficient an impressive 0.21Cd. Inside at the wheel, you're faced with a huge full-width panel that incorporates a 10.25-inch driver instrument cluster and a 14-inch central infotainment display. In this panel's full (optional) 'Superscreen' form, there's a further 14-inch passenger-side display on which your fellow traveller can watch films, go online or set navigation destinations. With the standard set-up, this passenger screen is replaced by a glass panel with LED back-lit star logos which match the ambient lighting. Media connectivity is of course cutting-edge; there's the brand's very latest MB.OS software, with Virtual Assistant voice control using generative AI and Google Maps built-in. What else? Quality has taken a step up and the style of the seats and steering wheel champion a sporty vibe, particularly if you select one of the more exuberant cabin colour choices. That bigger body (with its 2,790mm-long wheelbase) will noticeably improve rear seat space. But disappointingly, boot capacity has fallen substantially - from 462 to 405-litres. Though in this EV version, that won't matter so much because you'll also have a 101-litre under-bonnet 'frunk', the first Mercedes has ever offered.

Market and Model

CLA electric pricing starts at about £39,000 for the entry-level 200 electric model - about the same as you'll pay for the equivalent CLA 180 Hybrid. The bigger-battery CLA 250+ electric model you're more likely to want starts from around £43,000. There are five trim levels - 'Sport', 'Sport Executive', 'AMG Line Executive', 'AMG Line Premium' and 'AMG Line Premium Plus'. If you don't want the four-door coupe body shape, there's the alternative of a 'Shooting Brake' estate - at a premium of £2,150. There's an awful lot of new technology included here. Take MBUX Surround Navigation for instance, which the brand describes as a feature that 'seamlessly integrates the driver assistance view with a 3D representation of the surroundings and route guidance in real time on the driver display'. Then there's the Virtual Assistant with its generative AI system, which uses ChatGPT and Microsoft Bing for internet searches for the questions you might ask it. Drive assist tech has also taken a step forward. All CLAs come with the brand's DISTRONIC Distance Assist and there's the option of the company's latest 'MB.DRIVE ASSIST' system. This complements Distance Assist DISTRONIC with Steering Assist, making it a state-of-the-art Level 2 driving assistance system. New in the CLA is Lane Change Assist, which facilitates lane changes with a simple click of the indicator lever. Standard safety features include active brake assist, lane keeping assist, speed limit warning, attention assist and a reversing camera.

Cost of Ownership

Proof that this CLA in EV form takes frugality onto the next level is delivered by a claimed efficiency figure for the CLA 250+ electric model that manages to better 5.0mpkWh. Mercedes says that three keys to achieving that impressive stat include the slippery drag coefficient (0.21Cd), the advanced two-speed gearbox and a clever rear-mounted permanent magnet motor. The latter uses a new silicon carbide inverter that develops greater output from a smaller package, reducing weight. And the engineers claim its torque density's boosted by the magnets being inserted in an innovative double-V formation, concentrating their field. There's also a powerful regen braking system that can provide up to 200kW of stopping power off-throttle, helping to keep the battery topped up. And the 4MATIC EV model retains impressive range because its additional front motor is decoupled from the front axle when it isn't needed, reducing energy losses to friction by 90%. The carbon footprint of the new all-electric CLA is reduced by 40 percent over the entire value chain compared to its non-electrified predecessor. At the right public charging station, this third generation CLA's 85kWh battery can be DC rapid-charged at up to 320kW thanks to its adoption of an 800V electrical architecture. This enables a 201 mile top-up of the CLA 250+ in just 10 minutes and a 10-80% charge in 22 minutes. A full AC charge from a 7.4kWh home wallbox takes 13.45 hours. The 58kWh CLA 200 electric has a 200kW DC charging speed and can be DC-charged from 10-80% in 20 minutes. A full AC charge from a 7.4kWh home wallbox takes 9.25 hours.

Summary

Were we right to be so underwhelmed by Mercedes initial compact EV models, the EQA and the EQB? It seems so because this electric CLA is a far better proposition. It comes with a predictably plump asking price, but you could justify that on the basis of extended range alone. And fortunately for the Three-Pointed Star, there are lots of other reasons why you might want one; like the sophisticated premium-feeling cabin and the cutting-edge media tech. Plus sitting in the back of a CLA is no longer such a claustrophobic experience. The anonymous aero-optimised looks are a bit of a disappointment though. As is the relatively meagre size of the boot. But if you can live with these two caveats and can afford the aspirational asking price, there's simply no other compact electric car right now in this model's class with technology to match this one. That will change soon of course, but until it does, Mercedes has re-set the segment standard.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Charging info

Driver Convenience

10.25" driver display with 2 individually configurable contexts
14" Centre media touchscreen display
Acoustic presence indicator
Active distance assist DISTRONIC with speed limit assist, restart function, route based speed adjustment and functions when route guidance is active
Attention assist - Monitors steering behaviour and long journey fatigue
Blind spot assist plus
Bluetooth connection
Car wash mode
Cross traffic warning function
Cruise control
Digital extra MBUX smartphone integration with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Digital owners manual in English
Direct-rack steer system
Drive away assist
DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)
Eye tracking technology
Lamp failure indicator
Lane keeping assist - Active steering intervention
Manoeuvre assistant - Obstacles detection, cross traffic warning and drive away assist
MBUX Navigation system
MBUX standard including remote functions and voice assistant
Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown and maintenance management
Mercedes me remote services
Mercedes-Benz app - Extended MBUX functions
Reversing camera
Selfie and video camera with facial recognition
Supercomputer MB OS
Wireless charging in the front centre console

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11KW AC onboard charger
2-speed transmission and the power electronics form the electric drivetrain (eATS) on the rear axle
85kW NMC battery
CCS-2 connector (DC charging with combined charging system, compatible with AC and DC)
Charging cable up to 22kW for wallbox and public charging station, 7m, straight
Comfort suspension
DC charging system with 800 V, at suitable DC charging points and under optimal conditions, it achieves a maximum power of upto 320kW
Rear axle multi-link

Entertainment

DAB digital radio tuner
Mercedes Benz sound system (125 W) with 8 speakers

Exterior Features

Adaptive brake lights
Chrome plated tailpipe trim elements
Flush-fitting door handles - Automatically retractable and extendable door handles
Front and rear electric windows
Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
Heat insulating dark tinted glass for rear side windows and rear window
Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
High level LED third brake light
Large fixed glass panoramic sunroof
LED high performance headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights and adaptive highbeam assist
LED tail lamp
Rain sensing windscreen wipers with two sensitivity settings
Rear fog lamp
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Roof railing
Surround lighting with animated projection of the Mercedes-benz pattern 2x

Interior Features

101 litre frunk and maximum load of 15kg
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke flat bottom nappa leather multifunction sports steering wheel with deep embossed in the grip area
4-way electric lumbar support
40:20:40 split folding rear seat backrests
455 litre boot volume
Air condition air vents with surround in silver chrome
Air conditioning - Air recirculation function, tunnel function in conjunction with navigation system and fine particle filter
Air conditioning - One zone THERMATIC automatic climate control with automatically controlled air distribution
Anti-slip boot mat in black
Automatic child seat recognition sensor
Black roof lining
Black velour floor mats with AMG lettering
Brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs
Centre console with 2 levels
Fluorescent jacket
Front panel with illuminated Mercedes-Benz pattern
Galvanised steering wheel gearshift paddles
Heated front seats
Luggage net on driver/front passenger seat backrest
Manually height and reach adjustable steering column
Multi source heat pump
Pre-entry climate control
Rear centre armrest with stowage
Rear head restraints
Single front passenger seat
Sports contoured seats with adjustable head restraints in integral look
Steering wheel control panels - DISTRONIC Active distance assist on left & Driver display and MBUX multimedia system on right
Twin front cupholders
Two outer rear seat isofix and top tether child seat fixing points

Packs

Ambient lighting pack - CLA Saloon/Shooting brake
AMG bodystyling pack - CLA Estate
Drive parking assist pack - CLA Saloon/ Estate
Interior lighting pack - CLA Saloon/Shooting brake
Mirror pack - CLA Saloon/ Estate
USB package plus - CLA Saloon/ Estate

Passive Safety

Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist
Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
Automatic front passenger airbag deactivation
Black seat belts
Bonnet with power domes
Brake pad wear warning indicator
Childproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows
Crash responsive emergency lighting
Driver and front passenger head and sidebags
Drivers knee airbag
Dual stage driver and front passenger airbags
Electric parking brake
Electronic stability programme with acceleration skid control
Emergency brake assist
Emergency stop function
ESP curve dynamic assist
Evasive steering function
Exit warning
Front and rear seatbelt reminder
Front centre airbag
Front passenger seat occupancy sensor
Radar-based recuperation
Rear seatbelt status indicator in the instrument display
Three point rear seat belts
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection -Thatcham category 1
Digital vehicle key for smartphone
Guard 360 degree vehicle protection - tow away protection with visual, acoustic warning, alarm siren, interior monitoring, collision notification
KEYLESS-GO starting function
Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function

Trim

Light carbon grain aluminium trim

Wheels

18" AMG 5 spoke light alloy wheels aerodynamically optimised painted in high gloss black with high sheen finish
Summer tyres
Tirefit tyre sealant kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty

70
Battery Capacity in kWh

58
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)

390
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW

11
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW

Not Available
Battery Leased

No
Battery Type

Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location

Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type

CCS Type 2
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years

8
Usable Battery Capacity

58
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb

512
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH

446
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL

525
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb

318
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH

277
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL

326

Emissions - ICE

CO

Not Available
CO2 (g/km)

0
HC

Not Available
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

Not Available
NOx

Not Available
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

Not Available

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

Not Available
Catalytic Convertor

Not Available
CC

1
Compression Ratio

Not Available
Cylinder Layout

Not Available
Cylinders

Not Available
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

Not Available
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

Not Available
Engine Code

Not Available
Engine Layout

Not Available
Fuel Delivery

Not Available
Gears

2 SPEED
Number of Valves

Not Available
Transmission

AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Combined (mpg)

Not Available
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

Not Available
EC Extra Urban (mpg)

Not Available
EC Urban (mpg)

Not Available

General

AdBlue

No
Alternative Fuel Qualifying

Yes
Badge Power

224
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

Not Available
Coin Series

AMG Line Executive
Generation Mark

3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

38E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

2
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

94
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

89
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

93
NCAP Safety Assist %

85
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

24
Service Interval Mileage

18650
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months

Not Available
Timing Belt Interval Mileage

Not Available
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

7.6
Engine Power - BHP

224
Engine Power - KW

165
Engine Power - RPM

335
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

247
Engine Torque - MKG

34.2
Engine Torque - NM

335
Top Speed

130

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

225/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear

255/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

AMG 5 TWIN SPOKE
Wheel Type

18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1471
Length

4731
Wheelbase

2790
Width

1855
Width (including mirrors)

2021

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Not Available
Gross Vehicle Weight

2525
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1290
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

455
Max. Loading Weight

465
Max. Roof Load

75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

2060
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

11.2

Charging Speeds

8h 17min

Home

7kW Charger

1h 9min

Fast

50kW Charger

0h 34min

Rapid

100kW Charger

0h 23min

Ultra-Rapid

150kW Charger

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	4%	£148.95	£29.79	£59.58
2027/28	5%	£186.19	£37.24	£74.48
2028/29	7%	£260.66	£52.13	£104.27
2029/30	9%	£335.14	£67.03	£134.06

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