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Mercedes-Benz Unveils India-Spec CLA Electric as Bookings Open March 10

The CLA 250+ becomes Mercedes’ single entry model in India with a claimed 792 km WLTP range.

Overview

  • Market launch is scheduled for April, with the India lineup limited to the CLA 250+ AMG Line specification.
  • The sedan uses an 800-volt architecture with an 85–85.5 kWh battery, a two-speed gearbox and a rear motor rated at about 268–272 bhp for a 0–100 km/h time of 6.7 seconds.
  • DC fast charging peaks at 240 kW, with Mercedes claiming up to 400 km of range added in roughly 20 minutes under ideal conditions.
  • MB.OS debuts with a 14-inch central touchscreen, a 10.25-inch instrument display, NVIDIA-powered compute and AI assistants including ChatGPT and Google Gemini, plus OTA updates.
  • Safety credentials include a 2025 Euro NCAP Best Performer rating, while the India-bound cars will be imported from Mercedes-Benz’s Rastatt plant; pricing is unconfirmed with estimates around Rs 55–60 lakh.