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Mercedes-Benz CLA
The Mercedes CLA is a bit of a game-changer in terms of electric range.
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 featuredMercedes-Benz CLA
Official WLTP range between charges761-792km
Battery details (usable capacity)85kWh lithium-ion
Electric motor details200kW single motor, rear-wheel drive; 260kW dual motor, all-wheel drive
Fastest recharging rate320kW on DC, 11kW on AC
Energy consumption12.2-14.7kWh/100km
Maximum power output272/353hp
Maximum torque output335/515Nm
0-100km/h4.9/6.7 seconds
Towing capability
Kerb weight2,055/2,135kg

Last updated on August 15, 2025
Mercedes-Benz CLA Videos

Mercedes-Benz CLA Expert Reviews
Car Reviews | Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4Matic electric (2025) | CompleteCar.ie
Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4Matic electric (2025) Jul 2025
An extra motor gives the CLA 350 4Matic four-wheel drive and a big power boost, but is it the sporting option of the new electric car lineup?
by Neil Briscoe
Car Reviews | Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ electric (2025) | CompleteCar.ie
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ electric (2025) Jul 2025
Mercedes re-invents the CLA as a long-range electric four-door saloon with the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2 in its crosshairs.
by Neil Briscoe
Car Reviews | Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 e hybrid (2021) | CompleteCar.ie
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 e hybrid (2021) Mar 2022
Merc's compact slinky four-door 'coupe' gets plug-in hybrid power in the CLA 250 e.
by Neil Briscoe
Car Reviews | Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 d Shooting Brake | CompleteCar.ie
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 d Shooting Brake Jan 2020
A Shooting Brake 'estate' body gives the Mercedes CLA a unique identity.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Car Reviews | Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 petrol (2019) | CompleteCar.ie
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 petrol (2019) Dec 2019
We’re all agreed: the new Mercedes CLA looks gorgeous. But does it work in entry-level petrol guise?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Car Reviews | Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4Matic petrol (2019) | CompleteCar.ie
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4Matic petrol (2019) Apr 2019
The Mercedes CLA 250 is, for now, the quickest of the new CLA range. What's it like?
by Neil Briscoe
Car Reviews | Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 petrol (2019) | CompleteCar.ie
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 petrol (2019) Apr 2019
Merc renews the successful CLA compact four-door coupe, but this time it faces some internal competition...
by Neil Briscoe
Car Reviews | Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 d diesel (2019) | CompleteCar.ie
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 d diesel (2019) Apr 2019
The 180 d model will share best-selling status in the Mercedes CLA range in Ireland, but is it good enough?
by Neil Briscoe
Car Reviews | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake | CompleteCar.ie
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake Oct 2015
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake illustrates that it's a fine line between fashionable and small.
by Neil Briscoe
Car Reviews | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake | CompleteCar.ie
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake Apr 2015
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake looks great but is it practical?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Car Reviews | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake | CompleteCar.ie
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake Mar 2015
Mercedes-Benz adds a Shooting Brake to the CLA range, with mixed results.
by Kyle Fortune
Car Reviews | Mercedes-Benz CLA | CompleteCar.ie
Mercedes-Benz CLA Sep 2013
Merc adds a boot to the A-Class to turn it into a coupé. Stick with us...
by Neil Briscoe
Car Reviews | Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG | CompleteCar.ie
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Jun 2013
We've driven the only AMG that makes sense in Ireland, the new CLA 45.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Car Reviews | Mercedes-Benz CLA | CompleteCar.ie
Mercedes-Benz CLA Jun 2013
Merc's new CLA takes aim at the BMW 3 Series. Here are our first impressions on Irish roads.
by Paul Healy
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