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Like stars? The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ offers up 142, but more importantly, it resets the German automaker’s EV approach. Unlike Mercedes' earlier ovoid EQ models, CLA gets a more traditional sedan design. An 85-kWh battery, 800-volt architecture and up to 320 kW of DC fast charging meana it goes far and charges fast (the base CLA 250+ is rated as high as 374 miles).
The rear-wheel-drive CLA 250+ makes 268 horsepower. Pro tip- the dual-motor AWD CLA 350 4MATIC adds 81 horsepower for just $2,500 more. It’s what the biz calls a good deal.
Theater includes animated exterior lighting, synthetic performance sounds, the massive Superscreen on the Pinnacle trim, a trick electrochromic panoramic roof and the latest MBUX interface.
It’s it perfect? No car is. It’s not as quick as some EV competitors (again, see the CLA 350). Rear-seat space is tight for adults, some interior plastics look average and there aren't enough physical controls. But pricing starts at around $49,000 (with shipping of course) and my well-equipped tester coming in just under $65,000. Meaning the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ is a luxo EV value.
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00:00 2027 Mercedes Benz CLA 250+ Review
1:11 Pricing
1:38 Powertrain
3:18 Driving Dynamics
6:50 Efficiency
7:35 Semi-Autonomous Driving
8:15 Light Show
9:15 Interior and Interface
11:40 Charging
12:58 Back Seat
14:20 Cargo
15:15 Summary