The New CLA EV
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Thank you @W205C43PFL for the upload. I would like to take a look and test drive when the car shows up at the dealership. I doubt it will have more than 350 mile range when it makes the debut here due to the EPA rating.
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Thank you @W205C43PFL for the upload. I would like to take a look and test drive when the car shows up at the dealership. I doubt it will have more than 350 mile range when it makes the debut here due to the EPA rating.
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Thank you @W205C43PFL for the upload. I would like to take a look and test drive when the car shows up at the dealership. I doubt it will have more than 350 mile range when it makes the debut here due to the EPA rating.
The front seat space is a bit tight, but OK. The leg room in the rear will be non-existent with my driving position (seat all the way back) just like it is in my E300.
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According to MBUSA website the CLA250+ will have a range of 201 miles and the CLA 350 will have a range of 195 miles. IMO those ranges are optimistic when one considers A/C and/or heating.
The front seat space is a bit tight, but OK. The leg room in the rear will be non-existent with my driving position (seat all the way back) just like it is in my E300.
The front seat space is a bit tight, but OK. The leg room in the rear will be non-existent with my driving position (seat all the way back) just like it is in my E300.
201 miles (250+) and 195 miles (350 4MATIC) of added range after 10 minutes of charging on compatible 800-volt DC Charger WLTP)
201 miles (250+) and 195 miles (350 4MATIC) of added range after 10 minutes of charging on compatible 800-volt DC Charger WLTP)
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According to MBUSA website the CLA250+ will have a range of 201 miles and the CLA 350 will have a range of 195 miles. IMO those ranges are optimistic when one considers A/C and/or heating.
The front seat space is a bit tight, but OK. The leg room in the rear will be non-existent with my driving position (seat all the way back) just like it is in my E300.
The front seat space is a bit tight, but OK. The leg room in the rear will be non-existent with my driving position (seat all the way back) just like it is in my E300.
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Sorry about that. The conservative range on the MB website is 694 km (431 mi) and 672 km (418 mi). The upper ranges of 792 km and 771 km seem to be very optimistic.
In Florida an associate gets about ½ to ¾ of the published range of 250 miles on her '23 EQB. When the weather is hot and raining (A/C, wipers, defog and headlights) she gets the least range.
In Florida an associate gets about ½ to ¾ of the published range of 250 miles on her '23 EQB. When the weather is hot and raining (A/C, wipers, defog and headlights) she gets the least range.
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Sorry about that. The conservative range on the MB website is 694 km (431 mi) and 672 km (418 mi). The upper ranges of 792 km and 771 km seem to be very optimistic.
In Florida an associate gets about ½ to ¾ of the published range of 250 miles on her '23 EQB. When the weather is hot and raining (A/C, wipers, defog and headlights) she gets the least range.
In Florida an associate gets about ½ to ¾ of the published range of 250 miles on her '23 EQB. When the weather is hot and raining (A/C, wipers, defog and headlights) she gets the least range.
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This also has a 2 speed transmission so that's probably where they're seeing gains on the highway range. There's a lot to like about the powertrain but I want to see a CLS version with the features I've gotten used to with the EQE.
Not really in love with the light bar in the grille, it looks odd. And vertical dashboards always look weird to me. I get why they do it, the glare from my Hyperscreen reminds me every day.
It's also interesting that they went with a CLA 350 designation instead of the CLA 35 like with the current model. Even funnier that it's now faster than the only EQE 320 model available.
Mostly what's interesting to me are the little details that should make their way through other models. Like the steering wheel in the CLA Shooting Brake replaces the godawful swipe controls with scroll wheels. And it now has an electrochromic roof with lit stars. And of course, the 800v platform and 2 speed transmission. Too bad they half-assed the NACS port.
Not really in love with the light bar in the grille, it looks odd. And vertical dashboards always look weird to me. I get why they do it, the glare from my Hyperscreen reminds me every day.
It's also interesting that they went with a CLA 350 designation instead of the CLA 35 like with the current model. Even funnier that it's now faster than the only EQE 320 model available.
Mostly what's interesting to me are the little details that should make their way through other models. Like the steering wheel in the CLA Shooting Brake replaces the godawful swipe controls with scroll wheels. And it now has an electrochromic roof with lit stars. And of course, the 800v platform and 2 speed transmission. Too bad they half-assed the NACS port.
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According to MBUSA website the CLA250+ will have a range of 201 miles and the CLA 350 will have a range of 195 miles. IMO those ranges are optimistic when one considers A/C and/or heating.
The front seat space is a bit tight, but OK. The leg room in the rear will be non-existent with my driving position (seat all the way back) just like it is in my E300.
The front seat space is a bit tight, but OK. The leg room in the rear will be non-existent with my driving position (seat all the way back) just like it is in my E300.
All this tech and the weight of the tech might contribute to the range you mentioned. As for the very ambitious range claimed of European models, we will have to see like you said with A/C, heating and different driving conditions, rain, snow, blizzards.
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I hope for the new battery tech. But it looks like a new software thing. We have to wait for the solid state battery. That's why I invest in Quantum Scape stock. Hopefully, I make enough money to buy the new C EV.LOL.
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This also has a 2 speed transmission so that's probably where they're seeing gains on the highway range. There's a lot to like about the powertrain but I want to see a CLS version with the features I've gotten used to with the EQE.
Not really in love with the light bar in the grille, it looks odd. And vertical dashboards always look weird to me. I get why they do it, the glare from my Hyperscreen reminds me every day.
It's also interesting that they went with a CLA 350 designation instead of the CLA 35 like with the current model. Even funnier that it's now faster than the only EQE 320 model available.
Mostly what's interesting to me are the little details that should make their way through other models. Like the steering wheel in the CLA Shooting Brake replaces the godawful swipe controls with scroll wheels. And it now has an electrochromic roof with lit stars. And of course, the 800v platform and 2 speed transmission. Too bad they half-assed the NACS port.
Not really in love with the light bar in the grille, it looks odd. And vertical dashboards always look weird to me. I get why they do it, the glare from my Hyperscreen reminds me every day.
It's also interesting that they went with a CLA 350 designation instead of the CLA 35 like with the current model. Even funnier that it's now faster than the only EQE 320 model available.
Mostly what's interesting to me are the little details that should make their way through other models. Like the steering wheel in the CLA Shooting Brake replaces the godawful swipe controls with scroll wheels. And it now has an electrochromic roof with lit stars. And of course, the 800v platform and 2 speed transmission. Too bad they half-assed the NACS port.
