Mercedes-Benz CLA 2025MY (EU)

The Mercedes CLA is based on the new MMA platform, which comes with several technology highlights on vehicle and powertrain level.



Key Features
- The CLA Coupé is the first application, which is based on Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA) using 800 V
- HV battery available with different cell chemistries
- NMC variant with 85 kWh
- LFP variant with 58 kWh
- Up to 320 kW DC fast charging
- PMSM rear EDU with up to 200 kW power
- SiC inverter
- 2-speed gearbox
- PMSM front EDU with up to 80 kW power
- SiC inverter
- Disconnect clutch for efficiency
- Main power electronic components like OBC integrated into “HV OneBox”
- Implementation of new air-to-air heat pump
Benchmarking Report Overview
The following reports are scheduled for release sequentially starting in May 2026. Please contact us for information on the release timing of each report.
Please note that this report is not offered as a PDF file, but rather through the purchase of access rights to FEV’s professional benchmarking database.
Photos, slides, and other materials included in the database can be downloaded and saved. Please note that access rights remain valid for one year after purchase.
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M2.3 – Drivetrain Efficiency
Drive train efficiency numbers are mapped out during steady-state operation across the speed and torque range at different SOC levels.
This report is offered on an on-demand basis, with research and report preparation carried out after an order is placed. Therefore, please allow some time for delivery.
For further details, please contact us. -
M3.11 – Design Benchmark HV Battery
The CLA is equipped with two different types of batteries depending on the grade.
This report covers a teardown analysis of the 85 kWh NMC battery.
This report is offered on an on-demand basis, with research and report preparation carried out after an order is placed. Therefore, please allow some time for delivery.
For further details, please contact us. -
M3.12 – Design Benchmark EDU (e-Axle)
The rear e-Axle is equipped with a two-speed gearbox.
The report can be purchased separately for the front and rear e-axles. -
M3.13 – Design Benchmark Electronics (OBC & DCDC)
Main power electronic components, such as the OBC and DC/DC converter integrated into “HV OneBox”.
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M3.21 – Cost Benchmark HV Battery
(sold as a set with M3.11 – Design Benchmark HV Battery)
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M3.22 – Cost Benchmark EDU (e-Axle)
(sold as a set with M3.12 – Design Benchmark EDU)
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M3.23 – Cost Benchmark Electronics (OBC & DCDC)
(sold as a set with M3.13 – Design Benchmark Electronics)
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