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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has officially pulled the covers off the all-new, third-generation CLA, now reborn as a fully electric four-door coupe. Arriving in a sole CBU variant, the CLA 250+ AMG Line, this highly anticipated EV brings stunning design, an incredible 792 km range, and next-generation tech to the local market.
Here is a complete breakdown of what the newly launched CLA 250+ brings to the table.
Pricing and Availability
- Price: The CLA 250+ is priced at RM 274,888 (on-the-road, without insurance, inclusive of 10% sales tax).
- Financing: Through Mercedes-Benz’s Agility+ financing program, you can drive this beauty home from just RM 2,988 per month.
- Early Bird Perks: The first 100 buyers will receive exclusive access to the Mercedes-AMG F1 Party in Kuala Lumpur.
- Warranty: It includes a four-year, unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty and an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
Powertrain, Performance, and Unbeatable Range
Built on the brand new Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA), the CLA 250+ is engineered for maximum efficiency.
- Motor: A single electric motor produces 272 PS (200 kW) and 335 Nm of torque.
- Transmission: A two-speed transmission balances acceleration and high-speed efficiency.
- Acceleration: It sprints from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, with a top speed of 210 km/h.
- Battery & Range: Despite a relatively modest 85 kWh NMC battery, its ultra-low energy consumption (12.2 kWh/100 km) allows for an impressive claimed WLTP range of up to 792 km on a single charge.
- Regenerative Braking: A powerful system recuperates up to 200 kW, allowing for adaptive braking and deceleration all the way to a complete stop.
800V Architecture for Lightning-Fast Charging
The CLA is the first Mercedes EV to utilize an 800-volt architecture, dramatically cutting down wait times at the charging station.
- DC Fast Charging: Supports charging speeds up to 320 kW, allowing the battery to go from 10% to 80% in just 22 minutes.
- AC Charging: The onboard AC charger tops out at 11 kW, which takes about nine hours for a full charge.
Striking Exterior Design
The third-generation CLA retains its signature fastback coupe silhouette but has grown significantly, measuring 4,723 mm long, 1,855 mm wide, and 1,468 mm tall.
- Aerodynamics: A slippery drag coefficient of just 0.21 Cd is achieved thanks to flush door handles and seamless light integration.
- Illuminated Grille: The animated front grille is a showstopper, featuring 142 illuminated stars and a partially illuminated main Mercedes star.
- AMG Line Package: Comes standard with 19-inch AMG 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, Multibeam LED headlights, and frameless doors.
Next-Gen Interior and AI Tech
Step inside, and the CLA 250+ is dominated by the massive, screen-centric MBUX Superscreen.
- Displays: A single vertical glass panel houses a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14-inch central display, and an additional 14-inch screen specifically for the front passenger.
- MB.OS & AI: Running on the all-new MB.OS, the MBUX Virtual Assistant is supercharged by generative AI. It utilizes ChatGPT and Microsoft Bing for general inquiries, and seamlessly switches to Google Gemini for complex, real-time navigation and point-of-interest (POI) queries.
- Storage: The rear boot offers 405 litres of space, supplemented by a 101-litre front boot (frunk)—a highly practical first for a Mercedes EV.
- AMG Touches: The AMG Line interior features a flat-bottomed Nappa leather steering wheel, power-adjustable sports seats wrapped in Artico faux leather and Dinamica microfibre, alongside AMG alloy pedals.
