The Mercedes CLA represents a step-change in Merc’s electric car journey, offering monster range - up to almost 800km officially, and a realistic 700km in daily driving - with sleek looks and relative affordability. The CLA also gets some seriously clever software which is supposed to improve the car and make it more efficient as it ages. The Shooting Brake estate version has useful extra boot space, though the looks are somewhat divisive, and it could be more fun to drive, too.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Tech Specs

Model featured	Mercedes-Benz CLA
Official WLTP range between charges	761-792km
Battery details (usable capacity)	85kWh lithium-ion
Electric motor details	200kW single motor, rear-wheel drive; 260kW dual motor, all-wheel drive
Fastest recharging rate	320kW on DC, 11kW on AC
Energy consumption	12.2-14.7kWh/100km
Maximum power output	272/353hp
Maximum torque output	335/515Nm
0-100km/h	4.9/6.7 seconds
Towing capability
Kerb weight	2,055/2,135kg