by Mercedes has introduced the CLA L, which is 1.6 inches longer than the standard model. The long-wheelbase sedan is larger than the C-Class and is equipped with an electric motor producing 268 hp. Mercedes also confirmed plans for two new vans named VLE and VLS. The event continued and Mercedes used it to introduce the new CLA L. As the name implies, this is a long-wheelbase model, specifically created for the Chinese market.
The sedan follows in the footsteps but has a length of 187.5 inches (4,763 mm) and a wheelbase of 112.8 inches (2,865 mm). Both parameters have been increased by 1.6 inches (40 mm), meaning the car is longer than the C-Class but has the same wheelbase. Focusing on passengers, the CLA L is equipped with a unique rear seat whose cushion is extended by 0.4 inches (10 mm) to provide more leg support. Customers will also find soft rear seat side bolsters that better balance comfort and support. Mercedes did not provide much other information about the car, but it appears to be equipped with a familiar 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14-inch infotainment system, and a 14-inch front passenger display.
However, they run on a unique version of MB.OS. As the company explained, the MBUX Virtual Assistant uses local voice actors and the DouBao AI agent from ByteDance. There is also support for navigation and databases for the Chinese market. The automaker released only a few details regarding the powertrain, but the electric vehicle is equipped with a rear-mounted motor producing 268 hp (200 kW / 272 PS). The car also has an 800-volt architecture and a range according to the CLTC standard of up to 538 miles (866 km).
If the battery charge level is low, a 320 kW DC charging device can provide a range of 230 miles (370 km) in just ten minutes. Mercedes added that the CLA L is “the most efficient car in the segment with an energy efficiency of 93% from battery to wheels.” They added that during testing, the prototype was capable of covering 665 miles (1,071 km) on a single charge with an energy consumption of 8.26 kWh per 100 km (62 miles) at a constant speed. Mercedes announced new VLE and VLS models. In addition to the long-wheelbase CLA, Mercedes introduced . At the same time, we have already written about this van; the company announced two new production models named VLE and VLS.
The automaker did not elaborate, but it seems we can expect van versions of the E- and S-Class. They will be based on the company’s new van platform and belong to the “upper segment of its model portfolio.” The company also calls these models “Grand Limousines,” which will likely compete with the Lexus LM and .
