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Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C174) CLA 250+ 85 kWh (272 Hp)
Overall Rating
Mercedes-Benz CLA:
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is a series of luxury subcompact executive cars manufactured by Mercedes-Benz since 2013. The first generation was a four-door sedan based on the platform of the W176 A-Class and W246 B-Class compact cars, marketed as a four-door coupé. In 2015, Mercedes-Benz expanded the CLA family to include a station wagon configuration which it markets as a Shooting Brake.
The CLA is Mercedes-Benz's first front-wheel drive vehicle offered in the American market. The CLA range is positioned above the A-Class and it is nearly on the level of the C-Class in the Mercedes model range, and models tend to be less practical than the A-Class it is based on....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Saloon (C174) Overview:
Mercedes-Benz CLA (Saloon (C174)). With a weight of 1980 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 6.7 s). The top speed reaches 210 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
CLA 250+ 85 kWh (272 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides strong and responsive performance with 272 Hp, achieving 0-100 km/h in a respectable 6.7 seconds. Ideal for daily driving and confident overtakes.
Fuel Economy
Shares the impressive 672-771 km (WLTP) electric range with the 350, offering excellent efficiency for daily commutes and longer trips, making it a cost-effective choice.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional electric range (672-771 km WLTP)
- • Advanced 800V electrical architecture for fast charging
- • Strong performance across the lineup, especially the CLA 350 4MATIC
- • Luxurious interior and cutting-edge Mercedes-Benz technology
- • Sleek, aerodynamic saloon design
Cons:
- • Likely premium price point
- • Unproven long-term reliability for a brand-new EV platform
- • Limited rear headroom for taller passengers due to coupe-like roofline
- • Kerb weight of 2060 kg might impact agility compared to lighter ICE counterparts
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Shooting Brake (X118): 2020 - January, 2023).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | CLA |
| Generation: | Saloon (C174) |
| Modification (Engine): | CLA 250+ 85 kWh (272 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2025 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 6.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h, Electronically limited |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.3 kg/Hp, 137.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.9 kg/Nm, 169.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 6.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1980 |
| Max. weight: | 2510 |
| Max load: | 530 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 405 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4723 mm mm [35mm more] |
| Width: | 1855 mm mm [25mm more] |
| Height: | 1468 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2790 mm mm [61mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2021 mm |
| Front track: | 1605 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1574 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.21 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the rear wheels. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 2 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Wheel rims size | 17; 18; 19 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
| Electric: | |
|---|---|
| Net (usable) battery capacity: | 85 kWh |
| Battery technology: | Lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxides (Li-NMC) |
| Battery location: | Below the floor |
| System power: | 272 Hp |
| System torque: | 335 Nm |
| All-electric range: | 694-792 km |
| Electric motor power: | 272 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 335 Nm |
| Average Energy consumption: | 12.2-14.1 kWh/100 km |
| Electric motor location: | Rear axle, Transverse |
| Average Energy consumption (WLTP): | 12.2-14.1 kWh/100 km |
| Electric motor type: | Synchronous |
| All-electric range (WLTP): | 694-792 km |
| Battery voltage: | 800 V |
| Recuperation output: | 200 kW |
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