Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: the prices of the electric star estate

Versatile, practical, sporty: the new electric CLA Shooting Brake symbolizes the strong return of the station wagon.

The European automotive market is experiencing a tectonic shift. After a decade dominated by the SUV craze, station wagons are regaining popularity, driven by customers seeking efficiency, sobriety, and versatility. The arrival of the brand new electric Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake, now available for order, perfectly illustrates this trend: a sharp format, a low and dynamic silhouette, and technical specifications tailored for both daily use and long journeys.

In France, prices start at €55,700 for the CLA 250+ Shooting Brake, a 200 kW model claiming up to 768 km of WLTP range. Above that, the CLA 350 4MATIC pushes the specifications to 260 kW, including all-wheel drive, with a stated price of €64,950. In both cases, the 85 kWh battery is combined with an 800 V architecture allowing recovery of up to 315 km in 10 minutes at an appropriate charging station. This performance places the star family car among current benchmarks, far from the more energy-consuming image associated with SUVs.

Space and Refinement

This Shooting Brake combines elegance, volume, and practicality. A 40:20:40 rear bench, trunk reaching 1,290 liters, a front trunk of 101 liters, electric tailgate, and towing capacity up to 1,800 kg: the station wagon format once again demonstrates that it remains hard to beat for those alternating between urban trips, leisure, and travel. The roof rails, long neglected on bulkier silhouettes, remind us of the very essence of the station wagon: a life companion before being a fashion object.

Inside, Mercedes modernizes without denying ergonomics. The new steering wheel marks the welcome return of physical buttons, signifying that the all-touch interface was not always favored. The MB.OS system promises a smoother, customizable, and connected interface, relying on Google Maps for navigation and a wide ecosystem of services.

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Without revolutionizing the genre, the electric CLA Shooting Brake is part of a key moment: the one where the market rediscovers that a station wagon can be desirable, efficient, and perfectly in tune with public expectations. A discreet yet bold way to turn the page on the excesses of the SUV.

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