Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric Launched In India At Rs 55 Lakh

Mercedes-Benz has launched the all-electric CLA in India, priced from Rs 55 lakh for the CLA 200, Rs 59 lakh for the CLA 250+ and Rs 64 lakh for the CLA 250+ Launch Edition (all prices, ex-showroom). First seen as a concept a few years ago and revealed globally in production form in March 2025, this is the first time the CLA nameplate gets a fully electric version. It is offered in three variants, 200, 250+ and 250+ Launch Edition, with standard range for the 200 and long range 250+. The Launch Edition wears black alloys and is also equipped with the ‘Superscreen’ setup.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric: Exterior

Visually, the new CLA stays very close to what we saw in concept form. It has a clean, flowing shape with softer edges, but the EV version stands out with its unique front panel. Instead of a traditional grille, you get a surface filled with 142 illuminated three-pointed stars, along with a lit Mercedes-Benz logo in the centre.

Top speed of the CLA Electric is 210 kmph.

From the side, the CLA looks sleeker than before, now featuring flush door handles similar to larger Mercedes sedans. At the rear, the star-themed design continues with LED tail lamps connected by a full-width light bar, complete with animated lighting effects.

Launch Edition wears Cosmos Black Magno paint and 19-inch black alloys.

The new CLA has also grown in size as compared to its predecessor. It is now 4,723 mm long, 1,855 mm wide and 1,468 mm tall, while the wheelbase has gone up to 2,790 mm.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric: Interior & Features

‘Superscreen’ layout included on the CLA 250+ Launch Edition.

Coming to the interior, the highlight is the new Superscreen setup that includes a 10.25-inch digital driver display and a 14.6-inch central touchscreen. A panoramic sunroof is offered as standard. Moreover, it gets a three-spoke steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls, while the seats are finished in leatherette upholstery.

Other features include a wireless phone charger, powered front seats with heating and massage functions, dual-zone climate control, a Burmester sound system and auto park assist, among others.

On the safety front, the CLA Electric comes equipped with six airbags and a Level 2+ advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). It also gets a 360-degree camera with blind-spot assist, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and an electronic parking brake.

Boot space is rated at 405 litres, while the electric CLA also gets a front storage compartment (frunk) offering an additional 101 litres.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric: Battery Pack & Performance

The CLA 250+ will do 0-100 kmph in a claimed 6.7 seconds.

Under the skin, the CLA is based on Mercedes-Benz’s new MMA (Modular Architecture) platform. In India, it is offered in two all-electric versions: the CLA 200 (standard range) and the CLA 250+ (long range).

The CLA 200 gets a 58 kWh battery pack, paired with a rear-mounted electric motor producing 221 bhp and 335 Nm of torque. Mercedes claims a WLTP range of up to 542 km. It supports DC fast charging up to 200 kW, which can add up to 320 km of range in a claimed 20 minutes. The 0-100 kmph sprint is rated at 7.5 seconds.

The CLA 250+, on the other hand, is equipped with a larger 85 kWh battery pack and a more powerful motor delivering 268 bhp and 335 Nm, again driving the rear wheels. This version offers a claimed range of up to 792 km (WLTP). It supports DC fast charging up to 320 kW, enabling up to 400 km of range to be added in 20 minutes, while the 0-100 kmph time stands at 6.7 seconds. Both variants run on an 800-volt electrical architecture

Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric: Bookings & Deliveries

Bookings for the all-electric CLA opened in March this year, requiring a token amount of Rs 1.5 lakh, and deliveries are slated to commence from the end of April 2026 (CLA 250+ Long Range) and June 2026 (CLA 200 Standard Range).

Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric: Rivals

In the Indian market, the Mercedes CLA EV gets into the ring with the BYD Seal, while also going up against models such as the Tesla Model Y and the Kia EV6.