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MB CLA review: a genuine gamechanger

With a range of 777km (483 miles), the new Mercedes-Benz CLA is the longest-range EV in many of the world’s car markets.

It surpasses the firm’s other streamlined saloon, the EQS. Even if you look outside of Europe, only the Lucid Air Touring will consistently go further on a single charge.

Unlike the very expensive and large EQS and Lucid, which rely on massive batteries for range, the CLA takes a different approach. Starting at £45,615 (approximately $55,000 / €52,000), comparable to a long-range Tesla Model 3, Mercedes has prioritised efficiency.

Instead of simply fitting an enormous battery, the CLA is engineered to maximise every unit of energy, delivering impressive range through intelligent design rather than brute force.

With a WLTP rating of 5.0mpkWh, the CLA offers an awe-inspiring range from its 85kWh battery pack. But what is it like in reality?

Well, as you’ll find out, the new CLA could be a genuine game-changer for mainstream electric cars. Let’s get into why.

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