Overview
- Mercedes‑AMG says the CLA 45 lapped the 20.832 km Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7:32.070 on July 28, driven by Kevin Berger in Race mode on Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tyres.
- The company attributes the time to a tri‑motor layout that pairs a front axial‑flux motor with two rear motors for a combined output of about 671 hp and 1,759 Nm of torque.
- Published AMG specs for the CLA 45 include a 94 kWh battery, WLTP range above 416 miles, roughly 0–62 mph in three seconds, and up to 330 kW DC fast charging.
- Reporters note the lap makes the CLA 45 the fastest car in its compact class and the first compact EV with an official Nordschleife time, but they also point out clear comparators where it trails lighter or more track‑focused cars.
- Observers caution that weight (about 2,280 kg), tyre choice, Race mode and the pre‑production status of the run affect the result, and independent third‑party testing and production‑spec validation, expected as AMG moves toward late‑2026 production, remain to be seen.