Exterior Design
The Mercedes-Benz CLA EV inherits the brand’s iconic elegant and sporty design language, integrating a new electric-era aesthetic that perfectly balances dynamic charm and aerodynamic efficiency. It features a sleek fastback sedan silhouette with a low and wide stance, a smoothly sculpted hood, and sharp single waistlines that run from the front fenders to the rear taillights, creating a streamlined and dynamic posture that embodies the brand’s classic GT style. The front fascia adopts a stunning iconic grille with 142 individually illuminated stars and a central illuminated Mercedes-Benz star as standard, surrounded by a sleek chrome trim, seamlessly connecting with the high-performance LED headlights with star reflector design, enhancing both brand recognition and a strong sense of technology.
The front bumper has a sleek and layered design, with aerodynamic air deflectors on both sides that not only optimize aerodynamic performance but also add a touch of sharpness to the overall front-end look. The rear is equipped with stylish LED taillights with a dynamic lighting effect, which echoes the front headlight shape and ensures high recognition when lit at night. A subtle roof spoiler enhances the sporty appeal and aerodynamic performance, while the smooth rear diffuser and hidden exhaust layout create a cohesive and refined visual effect with the front fascia. The body is available in eight exterior paint options, including two new colors—Liquid Crystal Green and Sky Blue Metallic, and entry-level models are equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, while mid-to-high-spec models come with 18-inch or 19-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels, balancing practicality and stylish design.
In terms of dimensions, the vehicle measures 4,763 mm in length, 1,836 mm in width, and 1,471 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,830 mm. As a mid-size fastback sedan, this dimension offers sufficient interior space for both front and rear passengers, ensuring a comfortable riding experience. The luggage compartment has a regular and practical capacity, and the rear seats feature a flexible folding design, which increases storage flexibility to meet diverse daily usage needs such as carrying luggage and small items. Optional flush-fitting power exterior door handles further enhance the sporty exterior and contribute to optimized aerodynamics.
Interior Design
The Mercedes-Benz CLA EV features a cockpit-centered design with a clean and layered dashboard layout, where the instrument panel and door panels are seamlessly connected to create a comfortable and immersive digital driving environment. It is equipped with an optional MBUX Superscreen that includes a 10.25-inch driver display, a 14-inch central display, and an additional 14-inch display for the front passenger, all integrated behind a large glass surface. The interior is wrapped in a large number of high-grade soft materials, MB-Tex or leather upholsteries, paired with exquisite open-pore wood, aluminum or natural fiber trim finishes, delivering a delicate touch and excellent luxury texture. The leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel has a comfortable grip, integrating various control buttons for convenient operation.
Interior color schemes include elegant options to cater to personalized preferences, with most mid-to-high-spec models offering high-quality leather seats. The seats adopt an advanced ergonomic design with adjustable headrests, providing excellent support and wrapping to reduce fatigue during long-distance driving. The driver’s seat is equipped with multi-way power adjustment and power lumbar support, while some high-spec models add heated and ventilated front seats for enhanced comfort. In terms of features, the standard model comes equipped with LED headlights, front and rear side airbags, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, cruise control, and other practical functions. The higher-spec version adds advanced configurations such as the Burmester® 3D surround sound system with 16 speakers and 850 watts, head-up display, wireless charging system, and MBUX virtual assistant with generative AI, delivering a more luxurious and intelligent driving experience.
Powertrain
The Mercedes-Benz CLA EV offers multiple powertrain options, all paired with a two-speed electric transmission that features smooth shifting and responsive performance, perfectly balancing power and energy efficiency. It is equipped with dual permanently excited synchronous electric motors with a front disconnect unit, available in rear-wheel drive and 4MATIC all-wheel drive configurations, inheriting Mercedes-Benz’s excellent driving DNA. The battery adopts a lithium-ion battery with nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) cell chemistry, with a usable capacity of 85 kWh, and the vehicle adopts an 800-volt electrical architecture that significantly improves charging speed and energy efficiency.
The rear-wheel drive version delivers a maximum power output of 268 hp (199 kW) and peak torque of 247 lb-ft (335 Nm), with an EPA-rated electric range of up to 374 miles, and an estimated 0-60 mph acceleration time of 6.6 seconds. The 4MATIC all-wheel drive version has a maximum power output of 349 hp (260 kW) and peak torque of 380 lb-ft (515 Nm), with an EPA-rated range of 312 miles and an estimated 0-60 mph acceleration time of 4.8 seconds. Both versions have an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph. In DC fast-charging mode, it takes approximately 22 minutes to charge from 10% to 80% with a charging capacity of 320 kW, while the AC charging capacity is 9.6 kW, ensuring convenient daily use and long-distance travel.
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV 300L Extended Range Version | 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV 300L Extended Range Intelligent Edition | 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA Pure Electric 300L Long Range Champion Limited Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Information | |||
| Launch date | 2025.11 | 2025.11 | 2025.11 |
| Body level | compact sedan | compact sedan | compact sedan |
| Length * Width * Height (mm) | 4763*1836*1471 | 4763*1836*1471 | 4763*1836*1471 |
| Energy type | pure electric | pure electric | pure electric |
| CLTC pure electric range (km) | 866 | 866 | 866 |
| Total power of electric motors (kW) | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Total torque of the electric motor (N·m) | 327 | 327 | 327 |
| Maximum speed (km/h) | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| 0-100km/h acceleration (s) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Battery Type | ternary lithium battery | ternary lithium battery | ternary lithium battery |
| Battery capacity (kWh) | 89 | 89 | 89 |
| Fast charging time (h) | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 |
| Fast charging capacity (%) | 10-80 | 10-80 | 10-80 |
| Warranty Policy | Three years unlimited mileage | Three years unlimited mileage | Three years unlimited mileage |
| Body | |||
| Length (mm) | 4763 | 4763 | 4763 |
| Width (mm) | 1836 | 1836 | 1836 |
| Height(mm) | 1471 | 1471 | 1471 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2830 | 2830 | 2830 |
| Front track width (mm) | 1601 | 1601 | 1601 |
| Rear track width (mm) | 1560 | 1560 | 1560 |
| Curb weight (kg) | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Maximum load capacity (kg) | 2490 | 2490 | 2490 |
| Luggage capacity (L) | 405 | 405 | 405 |
| Front trunk capacity (L) | 101 | 101 | 101 |
| Number of car doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Approach angle (°) | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Departure angle (°) | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Sport appearance kit | - | ● | ● |
| electric motor | |||
| Total power of electric motors (kW) | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Total torque of the electric motor (N·m) | 327 | 327 | 327 |
| Maximum power of the rear motor (kW) | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Maximum torque of the rear motor (N·m) | 327 | 327 | 327 |
| CLTC pure electric range (km) | 866 | 866 | 866 |
| Battery capacity (kWh) | 89 | 89 | 89 |
| Energy consumption per 100 kilometers (kWh/100km) | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 |
| Electricity-equivalent fuel consumption (L/100km) | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.27 |
| Slow charging time (h) | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| Fast charging time (h) | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 |
| High-voltage fast charging | support | support | support |
| Motor structure | Permanent magnet | Permanent magnet | Permanent magnet |
| Motor working principle | synchronous | synchronous | synchronous |
| Number of drive motors | single motor | single motor | single motor |
| Motor layout | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Battery Type | ternary lithium battery | ternary lithium battery | ternary lithium battery |
| Battery cell brands | CATL (Fuding Times) | CATL (Fuding Times) | CATL (Fuding Times) |
| Battery cooling method | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Fast charging function | support | support | support |
| Fast charging capacity (%) | 10-80 | 10-80 | 10-80 |
| Energy recovery | ● | ● | ● |
| Battery preheating | ● | ● | ● |
| Electric configuration | |||
| Fast charging power (kW) | 320 | 320 | 320 |
| Chassis/Steering | |||
| Drive form | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Front suspension type | MacPherson independent suspension | MacPherson independent suspension | MacPherson independent suspension |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link independent suspension | Multi-link independent suspension | Multi-link independent suspension |
| Steering power type | Electric Assist | Electric Assist | Electric Assist |
| Wheels/Brakes | |||
| Front/Rear Brake Type | Ventilation disc type / disc type | Ventilation disc type / disc type | Ventilation disc type / disc type |
| Parking brake type | Electronic parking brake | Electronic parking brake | Electronic parking brake |
| Front tire specifications | 225/45 R18 | 225/45 R18 | 225/45 R18 |
| Rear tire specifications | 255/40 R18 | 255/40 R18 | 255/40 R18 |
| Wheel material | aluminum alloy | aluminum alloy | aluminum alloy |
| Active/passive safety configuration | |||
| ABS anti-lock braking system | ● | ● | ● |
| Brakeforce Distribution (EBD/CBC, etc.) | ● | ● | ● |
| Brake assist (BA/EBA/BAS, etc.) | ● | ● | ● |
| Traction control (ASR/TCS/TRC, etc.) | ● | ● | ● |
| Vehicle stability control (ESC/ESP/DSC, etc.) | ● | ● | ● |
| Active braking/safety system | ● | ● | ● |
| Lane change assist | ● | ● | ● |
| Lane Keeping Assist | ● | ● | ● |
| Lane centering | ● | ● | ● |
| Lane departure warning | ● | ● | ● |
| Road traffic sign recognition | ● | ● | ● |
| Low speed warning | ● | ● | ● |
| Fatigue driving warning | ● | ● | ● |
| DOW Door Opening Warning | ● | ● | ● |
| Front airbags | ●Driver's | ●Driver's | ●Driver's |
| side airbag ●Passenger's side airbag | side airbag ●Passenger's side airbag | side airbag ●Passenger's side airbag | |
| ●Intermediate airbag | ●Intermediate airbag | ●Intermediate airbag | |
| ●Side airbags | ●Side airbags | ●Side airbags | |
| ●Head airbags (curtain airbags) | ●Head airbags (curtain airbags) | ●Head airbags (curtain airbags) | |
| Rear airbags | ●Side airbags | ●Side airbags | ●Side airbags |
| ●Head airbags (curtains) | ●Head airbags (curtains) | ●Head airbags (curtains) | |
| Knee airbag | ●Driver's knee airbag | ●Driver's knee airbag | ●Driver's knee airbag |
| ●Passenger's knee airbag | ●Passenger's knee airbag | ●Passenger's knee airbag | |
| Tire pressure monitoring device | ● Display | ● Display | ● Display |
| Seatbelt reminder | ●Full vehicle | ●Full vehicle | ●Full vehicle |
| ISOFIX child seat | ● | ● | ● |
| Passive pedestrian protection | ● | ● | ● |
| Forward Collision Warning | ● | ● | ● |
| Rear Collision Warning | ● | ● | ● |
| Assist/Control Configuration | |||
| Parking radar | ●Before | ●Before | ●Before |
| ●After | ●After | ●After | |
| Driving assistance imaging | ●360-degree panoramic imaging | ●360-degree panoramic imaging | ●360-degree panoramic imaging |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert System | ● | ● | ● |
| Cruise system | ● Full-speed adaptive cruise control | ● Full-speed adaptive cruise control | ● Full-speed adaptive cruise control |
| Driving mode switching | ● Sporty | ● Sporty | ● Sporty |
| ● Economical | ● Economical | ● Economical | |
| ● Standard/Comfort | ● Standard/Comfort | ● Standard/Comfort | |
| ● Custom/Personalized | ● Custom/Personalized | ● Custom/Personalized | |
| Hill Start Assist | ● | ● | ● |
| Automatic parking | ● | ● | ● |
| Reverse Tracking | ● | ● | ● |
| Single pedal mode | ● | ● | ● |
| Assistance Level | ●L2 | ●L2 | ●L2 |
| Assisted driving system | ●MB.DRIVE Assisted Driving | ●MB.DRIVE Assisted Driving Pro | ●MB.DRIVE Assisted Driving Pro |
| Traffic light recognition | ● | ● | ● |
| Assisted parking | ● | ● | ● |
| Assisted lane change | ● | ● | ● |
| Automatic exit (entry) from auxiliary ramps | ● | ● | ● |
| Assisted driving section | ○Urban road sections | ●Urban road sections | ●Urban road sections |
| External/Anti-theft Configuration | ●Highway sections | ●Highway sections | ●Highway sections |
| skylight | ●Non-openable panoramic sunroof | ●Non-openable panoramic sunroof | ●Non-openable panoramic sunroof |
| Active grille shutters | ● | ● | ● |
| Frameless design car doors | ● | ● | ● |
| Hidden electric door handle | ● | ● | ● |
| Trunk opening method | ●Electric | ●Electric | ●Electric |
| ●Induction | ●Induction | ●Induction | |
| Electric tailgate position memory | ● | ● | - |
| Key type | ●Remote key | ●Remote key | ●Remote key |
| ●Bluetooth key | ●Bluetooth key | ●Bluetooth key | |
| Keyless entry | ● | ● | ● |
| Keyless start system | ● | ● | ● |
| Remote start function | ● | ● | ● |
| Central locking | ● | ● | ● |
| Internal configuration | |||
| Steering wheel material | ●Leather | ●Leather | ●Genuine leather |
| ○Genuine Leather | |||
| Steering wheel adjustment | ● Manually | ● Manually | ● Manually |
| adjustable up and down | adjustable up and down | adjustable up and down | |
| Steering wheel functions | ●Heating | ●Heating | ●Heating |
| ●Multifunctional | ●Multifunctional | ●Multifunctional | |
| Central handrail | ●Before | ●Before | ●Before |
| ●After | ●After | ●After | |
| Gear shifting | ●Electronic column shifter | ●Electronic column shifter | ●Electronic column shifter |
| Sun visor vanity mirror | ● | ● | ● |
| Full LCD instrument panel | ● | ● | ● |
| LCD instrument size | 10.25 inches | 10.25 inches | 10.25 inches |
| HUD (Head-Up Display) | - | ○ | - |
| Built-in dashcam | ● | ● | ● |
| Wireless charging function for mobile phones | ●Front row | ●Front row | ●Front row |
| Passenger entertainment screen size | - | ●14 inches | ●14 inches |
| ETC device | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Smart hardware | |||
| Forward sensing camera | ●Binoculars | ●Binoculars | ●Binoculars |
| Number of cameras | ●10 | ●10 | ●10 |
| Number of in-car cameras | ●1 | ●1 | ●1 |
| Number of ultrasonic radars | ●12 | ●12 | ●12 |
| Number of millimeter-wave radars | ●5 | ●5 | ●5 |
| Voice regional wake-up recognition | ●Dual Zone | ●Dual Zone | ●Dual Zone |
| Seats | |||
| Seat material | ● Faux leather | ● Faux leather | ● Faux leather |
| sports seats | - | ○ | ● |
| Front seat functions | ●Heating | ●Heating | ●Heating |
| Electric seat adjustment | ●Driver's seat | ●Driver's seat | ●Driver's seat |
| ●Passenger seat | ●Passenger seat | ●Passenger seat | |
| Driver's seat adjustment method | ● Fore-and-aft adjustment | ● Fore-and-aft adjustment | ● Fore-and-aft adjustment |
| ● Backrest adjustment | ● Backrest adjustment | ● Backrest adjustment | |
| ● Height adjustment (4-way) | ● Height adjustment (4-way) | ● Height adjustment (4-way) | |
| ● Leg rest adjustment | ● Leg rest adjustment | ● Leg rest adjustment | |
| ● Lumbar support (4-way) | ● Lumbar support (4-way) | ● Lumbar support (4-way) | |
| Passenger seat adjustment method | ● Fore-and-aft adjustment | ● Fore-and-aft adjustment | ● Fore-and-aft adjustment |
| ● Backrest adjustment | ● Backrest adjustment | ● Backrest adjustment | |
| ● Height adjustment (4-way) | ● Height adjustment (4-way) | ● Height adjustment (4-way) | |
| ● Leg rest adjustment | ● Leg rest adjustment | ● Leg rest adjustment | |
| ● Lumbar support (4-way) | ● Lumbar support (4-way) | ● Lumbar support (4-way) | |
| Rear cup holders | ● | ● | ● |
| multimedia | |||
| Central control color screen | ● Touchscreen LCD | ● Touchscreen LCD | ● Touchscreen LCD |
| AR Real-View Navigation | ● | ● | ● |
| Satellite navigation system | ● | ● | ● |
| Navigation traffic information display | ● | ● | ● |
| Roadside assistance call | ● | ● | ● |
| In-vehicle intelligent system | ●MB.OS | ●MB.OS | ●MB.OS |
| In-vehicle smart chip | ● Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 | ● Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 | ● Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 |
| Mobile APP remote function | ● | ● | ● |
| Bluetooth/Car Phone | ● | ● | ● |
| Mobile phone interconnection/mapping | ●Supports CarPlay | ●Supports CarPlay | ●Supports CarPlay |
| Audio brand name | Burmester optional equipment | Burmester optional equipment | Burmester |
| Number of speakers | 0 optional 16 | 0 optional 16 | 16 |
| Simulated sound waves | ● | ● | ● |
| Voice recognition control system | ●Multimedia system | ●Multimedia system | ●Multimedia system |
| ●Navigation | ●Navigation | ●Navigation | |
| ●Telephone | ●Telephone | ●Telephone | |
| ●Air conditioning | ●Air conditioning | ●Air conditioning | |
| ●Window | ●Window | ●Window | |
| ●Heated seats | ●Heated seats | ●Heated seats | |
| Central control screen size | ●14 inches | ●14 inches | ●14 inches |
| Voice wake-up words | ● | ● | ● |
| Voice assistant wake word | Hello, Mercedes-Benz | Hello, Mercedes-Benz | Hello, Mercedes-Benz |
| Continuous speech recognition | ● | ● | ● |
| What is visible can be said | ● | ● | ● |
| Facial recognition | ● | ● | ● |
| In-vehicle biological monitoring system | ● | ● | ● |
| 4G/5G networks | ●5G | ●5G | ●5G |
| Connected Vehicles | ● | ● | ● |
| OTA upgrade | ● | ● | ● |
| Interface support | ●Type-C interface | ●Type-C interface | ●Type-C interface |
| Number of USB/Type-C ports | ● 2 in the front row / 2 in the back row | ● 2 in the front row / 2 in the back row | ● 2 in the front row / 2 in the back row |
| App Store | ● | ● | ● |
| light | |||
| low beam headlights | ●LED | ●LED | ●LED |
| High beams | ●LED | ●LED | ●LED |
| LED daytime running lights | ● | ● | ● |
| Adaptive high and low beam | ● | ● | ● |
| Headlights are adjustable | ● | ● | ● |
| Automatic headlights | ● | ● | ● |
| Headlights delayed shut-off | ● | ● | ● |
| Lighting features | - | ○ Geometric Multibeam (4300) | ●Geometric Multibeam |
| Interior ambient lighting | ● | ● | ● |
| Glass/Rearview Mirror | |||
| Electric windows | ●Before | ●Before | ●Before |
| ●After | ●After | ●After | |
| One-touch window operation | ●Full vehicle | ●Full vehicle | ●Full vehicle |
| Anti-pinch function for car windows | ● | ● | ● |
| exterior rearview mirror | ●Electrically adjustable | ●Electrically adjustable | ●Electrically adjustable |
| ●Electrically folding | ●Electrically folding | ●Electrically folding | |
| ●Memory | ●Memory | ●Memory | |
| ●Heating | ●Heating | ●Heating | |
| ●Automatic folding when locking | ●Automatic folding when locking | ●Automatic folding when locking | |
| ●Automatic tilting when reversing | ●Automatic tilting when reversing | ●Automatic tilting when reversing | |
| Interior rearview mirror | ●Automatic anti-glare | ●Automatic anti-glare | ●Automatic anti-glare |
| Glass function | - | ○ Rear side privacy | ● Rear side privacy |
| Rain-sensing wipers | ● | ● | ● |
| Air conditioner/refrigerator | |||
| Air conditioning control methods | ●Automatic control | ●Automatic control | ●Automatic control |
| heat pump air conditioner | ● | ● | ● |
| Rear air vent | ● | ● | ● |
| Temperature zone control | ● | ● | ● |
| Air quality monitoring | ● | ● | ● |
| Air purification | ● | ● | ● |
| PM2.5 filtration | ● | ● | ● |
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