Mercedes-Benz raises the bar on sustainable mobility with the launch of the new CLAscheduled for 2025. After the debut in concept version at the IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, the final model promises to redefine the standards of electrified cars, with fully electric and hybrid which exploit cutting-edge technologies for efficiency and performance.
The basis of the project is the platform Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA), designed to optimize energy consumption. In the electric version, the technological heart is the 200 kW permanent magnet synchronous rear motor (PSM), developed entirely by Mercedes. The sophisticated power electronics integrate a silicon carbide (SiC) inverter, maximizing efficiency.
The configuration 4MATIC adds an 80 kW front engine, equipped with SiC technology and managed by the Disconnect Unit (DCU) system, which activates the engine only when necessary. This configuration contributes to an exceptional energy consumption of just 12 kWh/100 km, already demonstrated by the prototype.
Mercedes CLA 2025, the performance
The charging performance is equally impressive: thanks to the 800V architecture, the CLA can add 300 km of autonomy in just 10 minuteswith a maximum power of 320 kW. During an endurance test in Nardò, a prototype performed well 3.717 km in 24 ore.
Available batteries include a premium 85 kWh battery with an energy density of 680 Wh/l, thanks to the use of advanced graphite and silicon oxide anodes, and an entry-level 58 kWh battery with LFP technology, ideal for those looking a more accessible option.
The hybrid version uses a system Mild Hybrid 48Vwhich allows electric driving at low speeds and sailing up to 100 km/h. This powertrain combines a 1.5-liter Miller cycle engine in three power levels (100, 120 or 140 kW) with an eight-speed 8F-eDCT automatic transmission. The electrical support is guaranteed by a motor from 20 kW powered by a 1.3 kWh battery. Buyers will be able to choose between front-wheel drive or 4MATIC all-wheel drive.
Source: www.autoblog.it
