The name remains, but everything else is elevated to the next level: The all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA
Using groundbreaking technology, the new CLA delivers more to customers in every dimension. More space, more refinement, more comfort, more intelligence and more efficiency compared to its predecessor.
The new CLA is the first vehicle to fully operate on the proprietary AI-enhanced Mercedes‑Benz Operating System (MB.OS). The new MBUX generation opens up a new world of personalised experiences and intuitive interaction between human and vehicle. It is the first system in the automotive industry to integrate both, AI from Microsoft and Google.
In the all-electric CLA, the innovative 800-volt electric architecture and new battery chemistries significantly reduce charging time; the CLA 250+ with EQ Technology (energy consumption combined: 14.1-12.2 kWh/100 km | CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km | CO₂ class: A)[1] can recharge up to 325 km within 10 minutes[2]. Maximum range for the CLA 250+ with EQ Technology is up to 792 km. Later this year, customers will additionally have the choice of a 48-volt, electrified high-tech hybrid model.
The launch of the all-new CLA marks the beginning of a new design era for Mercedes-Benz. It is defined by several iconic elements that make it highly desirable, including an illuminated radiator grille and star-shaped daytime running lights. Inside, the floating, full-width MBUX Superscreen (option) takes centre stage and elevates aesthetics, technology and comfort to a new level. The interior design is inspired by the design principle of a Zen garden – the art of reducing everything down to the essentials.
The all-new fully electric CLA was designed with sustainability in mind from the inside out, reducing its carbon footprint by 40 % across the entire value chain compared to its non-electrified predecessor.
It uses four times as much recycled content in the thermoplastics, with 50 percent post-consumer recyclate. Each layer of the seat contains recycled material – from the seat cover to the seat foam, the substructure and the metal holders. The floor coverings are made from Econyl yarn with 100 percent recycled material. By implementing further CO₂ measures in the supply chain and when charging the battery, the savings can increase to up to two-thirds.
[1] The specified values were determined in accordance with the prescribed WLTP (Worldwide harmonised Light vehicles Test Procedure) measurement method. The ranges given refer to the European market. The energy consumption and CO₂ emissions of a car depend not only on the efficient utilisation of the fuel or energy source by the car, but also on the driving style and other non-technical factors.
[2] At DC fast-charging stations with 500 amps based on the WLTP range.
