I didn’t expect to be entertained by a car dealership marketing bit but you did a great job. I’m seriously considering this vehicle on fleet with the reduced benefit in kind tax.
Great question. The plug-in-hybrids sit on different suspension to the combustion models - this is to compensate for the additional weight (305 kg/672lbs) of the hybrid system compared to a CLA 200. The suspension is raised by around 10 mm. To my senses, the plug-in-hybrids in the compact range have an ever so slightly softer ride too.
Well detailed and enjoyable video on a very good and extremely enjoyable car! I'm really looking forward to the next three years with it as my personal and company car. Thus far the only complaint I have had regarding the car is the manufacturing fault of rattling door panels, which are being fixed in February. But otherwise I am finding it difficult to fault. I thought I'd find my 2017 Audi A4 difficult to beat, but this has firmly dethroned is as being just as comfortable but more enjoyable to drive, more eco-friendly, and just as practical weirdly enough.
Thank you, that's really interesting to know. The CLA in this generation is actually pitched to compete against models like the A4, 4-Series Gran Coupe and even our own C-Class. The boot size is what tends to surprise people most. I'm glad you're enjoying your new CLA!
This is not a good car. I have it and that's why I say. The reasons (1) it is a horrible car if you dry on fuel and not battery. (2) the automatic transmission is pathetic. If you do not believe me please test drive it without any charge.
A year on, and your points are as valid as ever. Indeed petrol vs EV charging cost means we have flexibility in all regards, not least carbon cost, I have ordered one.
9:17 you mentioned in D - - the car will slow down more than normal when you take your foot off the accelerator and essentially, you could drive with one pedal. Would that mean the brake lights won't show or is there a system in place for the car to turn it on itself?
Great question - it depends on how much the car is slowing down by. When in D -, D - - and sometimes in D AUTO the brake lights will show when decelerating. Think of it this way - if the car is decelerating as much as if the brakes themselves were being operated the brake lights will show. Under lower levels of regeneration the car will decide whether to switch on the lights or not depending on the rate of deceleration.
Had one of these as a courtesy car last week whilst my e250 was in for service. Technological marvel but I hated it. Braking system is dreadful, all the usual feel of progressive braking is removed presumably due to braking system assisting with the recharge; its a horrible feel. There are lots of positives to this car but it was a relief to get in my ancient 2.1 twin turbo diesel that is so much nicer to drive.
The 2.1 twin turbo is one brilliant engine. The braking does take a little bit of getting used to - gentle with initial application before pushing further on the pedal seems to get it to stop smoothly from my experience.
See the big canopied garage that you mentioned. That will get maybe 20 cars from empty to full in 5 minutes. That`s 240 cars per hour. How will your one charging point compete? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great video again👌I think I'm going for a A250e hatchback prem plus in November, when my current car deal ends?I can get a great deal through my works salary sacrifice scheme 🙏I do around 20 miles round trip to work n back 👌not sure whether to charge it via 3 pin plug or get a wall box ? Great looking car inside n out 👌
Thank you! It's well worth considering the wallbox for being able to get the car charged in the shorter time but I have run charging cables through my letterbox when using an A250e for a couple of days. Another plus for wallboxes is being able to schedule charging times to take advantage of lower energy prices overnight. Check out bpchargemaster.com/home-charging/ for a little more info.
Your video was that good that I just ordered 1 as my next company car, thank you for the great upload, the best I’ve seen, keep up the great work and your bosses should give you a bonus on all the people ordering this car on the back of your video.
Thank you so much! I've printed out a few copies of this comment and put it on display around the office. You'll love the car when you get it! One thing I missed out in this video was a section on a great bit of road where I was enjoying the handling so much that I didn't even switch the engine on...or the camera! Excellent choice, and once again, thank you.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! With a recent motorway trip in an A 250 e just using the engine at high speeds and using the battery for town and acceleration my fuel consumption was between 4.5 and 5 L/100 km. Of course this will vary depending on your cruising speed but the car can be set to a drive mode (Battery Level/BL) that preserves the battery charge level for when you need to use it.
Thanks for the review, had mine a month now and really enjoying it, only downside is the advance sound system is pants. Do you know how the speakers are mounted, I’ve read that they moulded into the door panel, is that correct.
We're glad you're enjoying the car! There are 10 speakers are dotted around the cabin: one in each door, one tweeter in the A-pillars, one large speaker mounted in the dashboard (you will find this just behind the MBUX displays) and one subwoofer and amplifier in the boot.
Great question - running on the engine alone you should be looking at 40 - 46 mpg combined. Having driven the CLA and A 250 e with minimal charge quite a few times this is an accurate figure, even on longer motorway runs. If the battery reaches 0% charge the car is still able to coast with the engine off.
How do these work, for example if I do little errands every day say 2miles here and 5miles here and 6miles here...total day 22miles per day will I be using electric only and not using any fuel? Charging every night of course but basically am I using electric only if I’m only doing little stop start mileage?
The car will use electric drive as much as it can - the engine will only fire up under heavy acceleration, when the battery is drained or when the car is placed into Sport or Battery Level drive modes. With your driving profile the engine may not be started very often at all!
@@LandLAutomotive exactly, I only use my engine for a percentage of my work commutes. On my days off I don't use the engine at all. If my work had a charge station I wouldn't need the engine unless going a long journey somewhere which wouldn't be very often.
Great question - it all depends on how you use the car and what your route profile is. The drive modes Comfort, Eco and Electric work great around town with Battery Level being especially helpful on motorways to preserve the charge until you want to use it. I recently had an A 250 e for a few days and put this to the test. My route profile is 64km with 90% motorway with the rest being lower speed and villages. For the low speed sections and accelerating up to motorway speeds I used the electric drive setting and cruising on the motorway used the Battery Level and Sport drive modes to drive using the engine. From memory, my fuel consumption with the engine was somewhere between 5 and 6 L/100km. In short, around town for maximum efficiency it is best to use the battery as much as possible and out of town use the engine whilst cruising at high speeds before switching back to the battery at lower speeds. Obrigado!
Great question - I would say so. The differences are in how the car is set up, levels of refinement and which styling you prefer. The CLA is easily the best handling compact model in my opinion - the car is 5cm wider than the A-Class so cornering is improved. The steering feels a tiny bit more direct to my senses and the CLA is very keen to turn into sharp corners. The other difference is within the cabin - if not in the design but in the refinement. The A-Class is a well refined place to be but the CLA is even quieter at high speeds from my experience. The A-Class hatchback and saloon have more headroom for rear passengers than the CLA Coupe but the CLA has a slightly wider cabin overall. In terms of looks, I have a very big soft spot for the shooting brake - especially in Digital white metallic paint.
@@LandLAutomotive Thank you for your opinion, always very direct and professional. I agree with everything you said, it is undoubtedly a more premium car in general, and that has its cost, so you will also see far fewer units on the road compared to the class A hatchback or even the salloon. I ended up deciding to buy the CLA polar white coupe and couldn't be happier. Regards and continue with your great and professional reviews!
The M282 1.3 litre turbocharged engine was developed alongside the Renault H5Ht and Nissan HR13DDT - as engines cost hundreds of millions of dollars to research, develop and homologate it is common for development to be shared across manufacturers.
My issues are with the lurching from a stop position, a hill start is positively dangerous. The engine does not react immediately. Has the electric motor changed anything with my concerns.
Hi, please tell me if I can import it to Bangladesh. Though Mercedes Benz has launched the CLA 180 in our country , but I prefer the CLA 250e which is not imported by them.
Hi there, do you think it’s still worth getting a hybrid like this if you may not be able to charge it every night? I don’t have reserved parking outside the house unfortunately.
Great question - think about your typical driving profile, how many miles you do per day and where the nearest public charging station is. If your journeys tend to be pretty short then the battery may not need to be charged every night. For Mercedes-Benz EQ models delivered by the end of March you get the option of a wallbox or a two year membership to BP Pulse for access to the UK's largest public charging network.
@@LandLAutomotive thanks for the reply, I guess my final question would be - are they still a good car if you can’t plug in much if at all? I don’t expect great MPG but wondered if it was still acceptable. Thanks
@@richardpursehouse6227 I'd say so. Even if the battery driving range is sitting at 0 miles the battery can still help out by starting the engine and providing extended start/stop periods when in traffic. As for running it on the engine alone the WLTP consumption figures are 39.8 - 44.8 mpg. I can say from running an A 250 e recently on the engine rather than the battery that these numbers are pretty much exactly what I got on a long motorway run.
Great videos on the CLA250e range. I am looking at one for my next company car, but being 6ft4in, somewhat concerned about head room in the shooting brake model.
if your thinking of the premium or premium plus then id give it a miss. ordered mine in Sep 20, original delivery date was Dec 20. now been pushed back time and time again and now at end of July 21!!!
All CLAs are able to pop the boot open from a button on the key - keyless entry with the foot sensor is part of the Premium equipment line. All UK-bound CLA 250 e models get this as standard.
@@LandLAutomotive I should have this then. Do I need to switch it on, I've been waving my foot about but nothing happens 🤣 also do you know why some have the puddle lights but others don't, was this an issue with supply of parts due to manufacturing delays during covid lockdown? Mine was a sept 2020 build.
@@scottmurray8483 All you need is to have the key on you. The sensor is located in the centre of the bumper - the best way to work is to do a one in/one out kicking motion in line with the three-pointed star. The car can be locked or unlocked and you are also able to close the boot using this movement. There were two specification changes last year - the CLA 250 e was introduced for June 2020 production which is when the puddle lights were removed from the door mirrors.
@@LandLAutomotive awesome thanks I'll give it another try. Shame about the puddle lights I also miss the led door handle lights my 3 series had. Guess you can't have it all 😁
Can't believe how they could make such a small battery for the C350e with only 7-12 real world miles compared to this much bigger battery in a "lower class" CLA...
The C350e was fitted with a 6.2 kWh battery when it was released in 2015. This doubled when the second generation plug-in-hybrid system found its way into the C300e and C300de in 2019. New models now benefit from the third generation of plug-in-hybrid systems which offer greater energy densities and electric motors which are both more powerful and more efficient. It's pretty amazing how far the technology has come in just a few years.
I asked a question on a previous video but never got a reply. I'm 5 foot 7. Will this car be fine for me? Most of my friends and family members are of verging heights most being around my height. Will this be ok for us?
An important question. I'm 6'3" and headroom in the rear of the coupe is a bit tight for me personally. For passengers around your height the space should be okay and it may be worth trying it out before you order. That said, I'd always go for the car that you want above all else. Choose the car that you want and need for most of the time that you'll be using it.
In the UK aren't the hybrids and plug in hybrids being banned from 2035 . And petrol and diesel from 2030 .so don't really see the point in buying one.
Thank you for a wonderful video on my favourite car. I would be more inclined to go down the hybrid route than full electric, and I feel that Mercedes have nailed it with this car.
The two main things that will affect the range projection are temperature and average energy consumption. In winter it is normal for range to drop as lithium-ion batteries have an optimum operating temperature somewhere between 18 and 25 degrees. Secondly, the car will use the average energy consumption to give an estimate for how far the battery can take you - if the battery is mostly used on higher speed roads where the electrical consumption is higher then this would definitely be a factor into the range projection. A couple of things that can help are resetting the trip computer to force the car to recalculate everything based on your current driving profile and using pre-entry climate control before your journeys if the car is plugged in to a charger. As well as getting the cabin to the right temperature before you set off, this feature gets energy flowing through the battery and gets it to its ideal operating temperature. This means the car can use more energy for driving and less on getting everything up to temperature on the move which should boost your range. I've seen the range go up on hybrids and fully electric models by doing this when the car is plugged in - even after letting the cars charge to 100% before activating pre-entry climate control through Mercedes me. Finally, the car doesn't seem to factor in regenerative braking into its initial estimate so keep this in mind - with energy recovery and coasting, not every mile driven necessarily means a mile's worth of energy is used. Take a look at the ECO display to see your "mileage bonus" from coasting and regenerative braking at the end of a trip. Give it a go and let us know how you get on! If the range still continues to drop then I'd recommend getting the car booked in to have the battery checked out.
Based on the WLTP consumption figures of 7.1 - 6.3 L/100 km we calculate a range of between 563 - 634 km using only the petrol engine for the CLA 250 e Coupe. The indicated values were determined according to the prescribed measurement method - Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). Figures shown may include options which are not available in the UK.
I ordered the CLA250e premium plus in September 2020 and have been given an "estimated" delivery date of 30th July 2021!! it was originally estimated delivery of December 2020 but every month it gets pushed back further and further, not something I was advised at time of ordering, if I was then I would have gone with the BMW 330e. Could you make customers aware of the LONG wait times from ordering to delivery. Apparently there are a shortage of parts on the premium and premium plus models with no end to the shortage in sight.
I ordered my CLA 250e Shooting Brake Premium Plus in November 2020 and the date of delivery also keeps getting put back - originally March 21 then October 21 now late December 21. I’ll maybe get it in 2022?
Will this car recharge the battery on the motorway, like the 330e ? For example if you deplete the power in the battery’s and then have a stint on the motorway during that journey will the battery’s recharge?
The car will automatically divert power from the engine to recharge the battery when it is depleted. It will also use regenerative braking to keep feeding power back into the battery. There is a drive setting called Battery Level which is designed for longer drives with motorway sections. This will run the car on the engine and either keep the battery at 100% or work to bring it back up to 100%. This is a great setting to use if you are driving between cities - using the petrol engine along the motorway and having the battery available for when you arrive in the city.
@@LandLAutomotive thank you guys. I have a C Class that is coming to the end of its lease. I am seriously considering the CLA Shooting Brake, I have had a 330e in the past and I think this info will have made my mind up.
Great video. Odd question incoming, but I know I won't be the only one thinking about this! PHEV is literally the only option on my company car scheme now, they've done away with anything that isn't PHEV or fully electric. I live in London with no off-road parking, so realistically if I go for a PHEV I will pretty much never charge it. To me it'll run off petrol, it's just the only practical option available. With that in mind, what would the experience of having this car without ever charging it be like? Would all the extra weight of the battery mean it ends up just feeling sluggish when there's never any juice in the battery? Thanks!
You probably have decided already as your question is 7 months old but I would definitely not go for a PHEV in your circumstances. Depends what mileage you do or what your commute is. Fully electric cars can do 250-300 miles on a single charge so if your mileage isn’t excessive you could end up only having to charge the car every week or say even two weeks. Just drive to a fast charging point and charge it up in two hours. Running a PHEV with a flat battery is a crazy idea. The battery is never really flat though as there is a reserve which is used to run in tandem with the petrol engine. These PHEVs never run in 100% engine mode. I hope you haven’t chosen the hybrid - terrible idea !
Another thing I’ll add. I had an A250e (PHEV) courtesy car when my car was in for service. They hadn’t bothered to charge the battery so the engine felt coarse and unrefined. I asked them if I could test it another day with full battery and it was a different car ! Very quick and refined.
The CLA 250 e is able to run without the battery charged, however EQ Power plug-in-hybrids are designed to be most efficient when running in conjunction with the battery. EQ Boost is a technology which is making its way across the passenger car range designed to give electrical assistance to the drivetrain. Take a look at the system here: ruclips.net/video/gnx2BH1ZOow/видео.html
Got mine today amazing but the ambient lighting in headrests does not work ?? Its on in the front and doors front and back but not in front or rear headrests ??
@@HustlinBones such a shame the rear cabin, is now very dark, the apertures for the lights are there in the headrests !! Rear doors illuminate with ambient lighting. Missed a trick here Mercedes !! Light and sight package ??
The car sits on raised suspension to allow compensate for the extra weight of the battery and hybrid system - around 180 kg. The difference in suspension height is only 10mm but it does look tall next to one on the lowered suspension!
@@LandLAutomotive My friend has leased the CLA 35, and that is very low compared to this one, but I must say that the 250 e, especially as a coupe is a very nice package for the modern world. I did not know that it had a raised suspension, so thanks for that knowledge. Cheers!
Good thing you bought this variant as its made in germany, the 180 200 engines are sourced from nissan in france lol and assembled in hungary these are the trade secrets they wont share with consumers
Engines can cost hundreds of millions of dollars to research, develop and homologate so shared development is commonplace across the industry. The M282 1.3 litre turbocharged engine - which features under the bonnet of the CLA 250 e - was developed alongside the Renault H5Ht and Nissan HR13DDT. Engines destined for Mercedes-Benz models are assembled just outside of Kölleda in the Free State of Thuringia, Germany.
In the UK the wallbox is included with new car orders placed before March 31st 2021 - the car must be registered by June 30th 2021. If your property is not suitable for a wallbox then you can opt to take a free 2 year membership to the BP Pulse charging network. Without the offer the wallbox costs £499 - this includes the Government grant towards the purchase and installation costs.
I recently did an extended run in the A 250 e using the battery only at low speeds/to get up to motorway speed before switching to the engine for the high speed section. From memory, my consumption was between 4.5 and 5 L/100km just using the engine. For this video, however, I only used the engine for brief periods with the vast majority being done just on electric power.
oh wow, I ordered mine in Sep 2020 and been given the estimated date of delivery as end of July 21. It keeps getting pushed back!! :-( hope yours came!!
@@SaxnDive yeah it did from the above stunning , the only thing that was disappointing was they took the ambient lighting out the rear footwells and headrests , shame as it’s stunning when lit but very dark in the rear now.
For anyone looking to order or ordered over past year. I'm personally really disappointed with this car. I ordered the premium plus which is pretty much top spec other than a few minor packs available. Its turned up with no electric seats which is embarrassing and no assisted boot button which considering how heavy the boot is and clearly weighted for assistance makes using the boot extremely awkward for a company car that's boot is used daily. First experience of the infamous Mercedes service. Next four years will be miserable. I don't believe it's chip shortage. Colleagues BMW supplied complete, colleagues Mini Cooper turned up complete, colleagues Tesla turned up complete... And drives itself... I mean ffs how many chips does it take for a car to drive itself and I'm sat here shuffling my arse like a dog wiping it's bum on the carpet to move my seat and hanging of my boot like a chimp to close it! Joke!
@@theessexdon so, I changed my mind due to the cost involved with what I wanted, which was the CLA250e. I got the a250e instead, it’s the same car underneath (chassis too), the shape being the only difference. The petrol engine is very annoying during shifts unless it’s in sports mode. They missed a trick when they didn’t put a dual clutch box in. But in terms of luxury and tech, this car is second to none. The CLA is an amazing looking car, the A class was just the right price. I hope that helps
@@stanthemafia thanks for the heads up, I want the Cla but the gear changes really doesn't sit with me ..... could go all out and go for the Kia ev6 or polestar 2 hmmmmm!?
@@theessexdon the gear shifts in comfort, eco and battery level are diabolical. That’s not down to the engine, that’s down to the gear box and lack of a DSG. Across their whole range (GLA, GLC, GLE AND A classes) everybody complains about the laggy gear change. I got the Phev. I don’t have to deal with the engine as much, but when I do, I have it in sports mode, which burns a lot of petrol 🥺. In my opinion, if you can afford it, get the plug in version, you get up to 44 miles on 1 charge. More realistically, the way I drive erratically sometimes, I got around 30-35. I bought the car in February, and I’ve only filled it up 6 times, and that was for trips to the midlands from Essex. Rear wheel drive is electric, incredible torque, not to mention the amount of gears on that train. The normal CLA is a front wheel drive,. Front wheel drive with no DSG is not an enjoyable drive, it’s incredibly laggy. Whatever you do, don’t buy a KIA 😂. If you can get the charging infrastructure, you will have serious amounts of money… I know I have.
Ambient temperature can affect battery capacity - it is not uncommon for range to drop in the depths of winter. Something you can do to help mitigate this is to use pre-entry climate control: firing up the air conditioning when the car is plugged in means the cabin will be at the right temperature for when you start your journey so the air conditioning will not have to work quite so hard when you are on the move. When plugged in the car will draw any power it uses from the external power source and this energy flow will start to get the battery up to its optimum operating temperature before you start to drive. Because of the way the car uses regenerative braking not every mile driven is a mile's worth of energy used - at the end of your journey check the ECO display on the instrument cluster. The mileage "bonus" will show you how many miles worth of energy you've recovered on your trip.
Brilliant video. Any chance of doing an overview of the shooting brake version of the 250e? There's a distinct lack of good videos on YT of that model, and I'm really considering one for later in the year when my current lease ends. Cheers!
Thank you! We do love the shooting brake and it's a model which is proving quite popular in its hybrid form. We took a look at the two body styles together in our CLA family overview, check it out here: ruclips.net/video/hsBE2dvC7Eo/видео.html
@@LandLAutomotive Thanks for that, I had a quick look but hadn't noticed that video. Do the batteries impact on the bootspace at all? I understand they are under the boot floor, so obviously there won't be quite as much underfloor storage as the non hybrid model. That's my main query: got a young family (prams etc). Thanks for your help!
@@jammasterquo Great question - there's been a lot of engineering that's gone into the compact models to fit everything in. The battery pack is within the chassis; the fuel tank and exhaust have been repositioned too. The boot floor has been raised a touch - the false floor sits just over 4cm (or one tie clip) higher than in a non-hybrid model. Rather than having a ridge in the boot floor the entire load space is flat and there is a bit of underfloor storage space near the boot opening. Boot depth and width has not changed though - there should be plenty of room for a large pram to fit diagonally in the load space.
@@LandLAutomotive interesting! Well thanks very much for the info! I'll need to go and have a look at a local dealer nearer the time. It's stunning car inside and out that's for sure! It's on the shortlist!
I didn’t expect to be entertained by a car dealership marketing bit but you did a great job. I’m seriously considering this vehicle on fleet with the reduced benefit in kind tax.
Where is there such a large distance between the wheels and the rear fender. Is not an AMG Line?
Great question. The plug-in-hybrids sit on different suspension to the combustion models - this is to compensate for the additional weight (305 kg/672lbs) of the hybrid system compared to a CLA 200. The suspension is raised by around 10 mm. To my senses, the plug-in-hybrids in the compact range have an ever so slightly softer ride too.
Well detailed and enjoyable video on a very good and extremely enjoyable car! I'm really looking forward to the next three years with it as my personal and company car. Thus far the only complaint I have had regarding the car is the manufacturing fault of rattling door panels, which are being fixed in February. But otherwise I am finding it difficult to fault. I thought I'd find my 2017 Audi A4 difficult to beat, but this has firmly dethroned is as being just as comfortable but more enjoyable to drive, more eco-friendly, and just as practical weirdly enough.
Thank you, that's really interesting to know. The CLA in this generation is actually pitched to compete against models like the A4, 4-Series Gran Coupe and even our own C-Class. The boot size is what tends to surprise people most. I'm glad you're enjoying your new CLA!
This is not a good car. I have it and that's why I say. The reasons (1) it is a horrible car if you dry on fuel and not battery. (2) the automatic transmission is pathetic.
If you do not believe me please test drive it without any charge.
A year on, and your points are as valid as ever. Indeed petrol vs EV charging cost means we have flexibility in all regards, not least carbon cost, I have ordered one.
9:17 you mentioned in D - - the car will slow down more than normal when you take your foot off the accelerator and essentially, you could drive with one pedal. Would that mean the brake lights won't show or is there a system in place for the car to turn it on itself?
Great question - it depends on how much the car is slowing down by. When in D -, D - - and sometimes in D AUTO the brake lights will show when decelerating. Think of it this way - if the car is decelerating as much as if the brakes themselves were being operated the brake lights will show. Under lower levels of regeneration the car will decide whether to switch on the lights or not depending on the rate of deceleration.
the mona lisa loading killed me :-)
Had one of these as a courtesy car last week whilst my e250 was in for service. Technological marvel but I hated it. Braking system is dreadful, all the usual feel of progressive braking is removed presumably due to braking system assisting with the recharge; its a horrible feel. There are lots of positives to this car but it was a relief to get in my ancient 2.1 twin turbo diesel that is so much nicer to drive.
The 2.1 twin turbo is one brilliant engine. The braking does take a little bit of getting used to - gentle with initial application before pushing further on the pedal seems to get it to stop smoothly from my experience.
See the big canopied garage that you mentioned. That will get maybe 20 cars from empty to full in 5 minutes. That`s 240 cars per hour. How will your one charging point compete? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great video. I've just bought one of these. WOW. Great car and the drive is just amazing.
How are you finding the max charge milage numbers? I have one and i cant charge more than 34 miles max range
Great Review Mate - Does the premium plus come with a pan roof and top of the range sound system (Harmon Kardon or Burmester). Thanks
Thank you! Premium Plus models do come with the glass roof but the Burmester sound system is not currently available for the CLA in this market.
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Anyone know the rough MPG on a 200 mile round trip, mainly motorway?
Thank you for you reply 😊 I have got a power socket outside already 👍looking forward to getting A250e hatchback now 💪great video's
Great video again👌I think I'm going for a A250e hatchback prem plus in November, when my current car deal ends?I can get a great deal through my works salary sacrifice scheme 🙏I do around 20 miles round trip to work n back 👌not sure whether to charge it via 3 pin plug or get a wall box ?
Great looking car inside n out 👌
Thank you! It's well worth considering the wallbox for being able to get the car charged in the shorter time but I have run charging cables through my letterbox when using an A250e for a couple of days.
Another plus for wallboxes is being able to schedule charging times to take advantage of lower energy prices overnight. Check out bpchargemaster.com/home-charging/ for a little more info.
Your video was that good that I just ordered 1 as my next company car, thank you for the great upload, the best I’ve seen, keep up the great work and your bosses should give you a bonus on all the people ordering this car on the back of your video.
Thank you so much! I've printed out a few copies of this comment and put it on display around the office. You'll love the car when you get it! One thing I missed out in this video was a section on a great bit of road where I was enjoying the handling so much that I didn't even switch the engine on...or the camera! Excellent choice, and once again, thank you.
Hi and thank you for the video. Could anyone please indicate the fuel consumption for a, lets say, a 600km trip without any battery charge? Cheers
I'm glad you enjoyed it! With a recent motorway trip in an A 250 e just using the engine at high speeds and using the battery for town and acceleration my fuel consumption was between 4.5 and 5 L/100 km. Of course this will vary depending on your cruising speed but the car can be set to a drive mode (Battery Level/BL) that preserves the battery charge level for when you need to use it.
Superb informative video. Well worth watching if you want more info before you buy one of these. Cheers Ben
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks for the review, had mine a month now and really enjoying it, only downside is the advance sound system is pants.
Do you know how the speakers are mounted, I’ve read that they moulded into the door panel, is that correct.
We're glad you're enjoying the car! There are 10 speakers are dotted around the cabin: one in each door, one tweeter in the A-pillars, one large speaker mounted in the dashboard (you will find this just behind the MBUX displays) and one subwoofer and amplifier in the boot.
When it eventually runs out of electricity what does the car consumption drop to per mpg?
Great question - running on the engine alone you should be looking at 40 - 46 mpg combined. Having driven the CLA and A 250 e with minimal charge quite a few times this is an accurate figure, even on longer motorway runs. If the battery reaches 0% charge the car is still able to coast with the engine off.
How do these work, for example if I do little errands every day say 2miles here and 5miles here and 6miles here...total day 22miles per day will I be using electric only and not using any fuel? Charging every night of course but basically am I using electric only if I’m only doing little stop start mileage?
The car will use electric drive as much as it can - the engine will only fire up under heavy acceleration, when the battery is drained or when the car is placed into Sport or Battery Level drive modes. With your driving profile the engine may not be started very often at all!
@@LandLAutomotive exactly, I only use my engine for a percentage of my work commutes. On my days off I don't use the engine at all. If my work had a charge station I wouldn't need the engine unless going a long journey somewhere which wouldn't be very often.
On a long road trip, what is the most economical way to get the best average? ECO, or Confort? When to use the battery level? Regards from Portugal!
Great question - it all depends on how you use the car and what your route profile is. The drive modes Comfort, Eco and Electric work great around town with Battery Level being especially helpful on motorways to preserve the charge until you want to use it.
I recently had an A 250 e for a few days and put this to the test. My route profile is 64km with 90% motorway with the rest being lower speed and villages. For the low speed sections and accelerating up to motorway speeds I used the electric drive setting and cruising on the motorway used the Battery Level and Sport drive modes to drive using the engine. From memory, my fuel consumption with the engine was somewhere between 5 and 6 L/100km.
In short, around town for maximum efficiency it is best to use the battery as much as possible and out of town use the engine whilst cruising at high speeds before switching back to the battery at lower speeds.
Obrigado!
@@LandLAutomotive Thank you for your opinion, greetings from Portugal!
Does the large price difference justify the CLA compared to the "A" class hatchback? After all, it's the same car inside and the same engine.
Great question - I would say so. The differences are in how the car is set up, levels of refinement and which styling you prefer. The CLA is easily the best handling compact model in my opinion - the car is 5cm wider than the A-Class so cornering is improved. The steering feels a tiny bit more direct to my senses and the CLA is very keen to turn into sharp corners.
The other difference is within the cabin - if not in the design but in the refinement. The A-Class is a well refined place to be but the CLA is even quieter at high speeds from my experience. The A-Class hatchback and saloon have more headroom for rear passengers than the CLA Coupe but the CLA has a slightly wider cabin overall.
In terms of looks, I have a very big soft spot for the shooting brake - especially in Digital white metallic paint.
@@LandLAutomotive Thank you for your opinion, always very direct and professional. I agree with everything you said, it is undoubtedly a more premium car in general, and that has its cost, so you will also see far fewer units on the road compared to the class A hatchback or even the salloon. I ended up deciding to buy the CLA polar white coupe and couldn't be happier. Regards and continue with your great and professional reviews!
@@pedro_ferreirinha Thank you, that's fantastic! There's a lot to love about these models. We hope you enjoy your new CLA! Obrigado!
1.3 liter is a Renault motor right?
The M282 1.3 litre turbocharged engine was developed alongside the Renault H5Ht and Nissan HR13DDT - as engines cost hundreds of millions of dollars to research, develop and homologate it is common for development to be shared across manufacturers.
What colour is this one ? Is it the digital white?
The model in this video is finished in Iridium silver metallic. Digital white looks incredible on this car.
Is this the entry level cla 250e? (AMG Line Executive).. if it is, does it comes with reversing camera and heated seats, as standard?
My issues are with the lurching from a stop position, a hill start is positively dangerous.
The engine does not react immediately. Has the electric motor changed anything with my concerns.
Hi, please tell me if I can import it to Bangladesh. Though Mercedes Benz has launched the CLA 180 in our country , but I prefer the CLA 250e which is not imported by them.
Hi there, do you think it’s still worth getting a hybrid like this if you may not be able to charge it every night? I don’t have reserved parking outside the house unfortunately.
Great question - think about your typical driving profile, how many miles you do per day and where the nearest public charging station is. If your journeys tend to be pretty short then the battery may not need to be charged every night. For Mercedes-Benz EQ models delivered by the end of March you get the option of a wallbox or a two year membership to BP Pulse for access to the UK's largest public charging network.
@@LandLAutomotive thanks for the reply, I guess my final question would be - are they still a good car if you can’t plug in much if at all? I don’t expect great MPG but wondered if it was still acceptable. Thanks
@@richardpursehouse6227 I'd say so. Even if the battery driving range is sitting at 0 miles the battery can still help out by starting the engine and providing extended start/stop periods when in traffic.
As for running it on the engine alone the WLTP consumption figures are 39.8 - 44.8 mpg. I can say from running an A 250 e recently on the engine rather than the battery that these numbers are pretty much exactly what I got on a long motorway run.
@@LandLAutomotive that’s really useful, thanks for your help!
I’ve got the cla220 69 plate the fuel consumption is awful and Merc Me is rubbish.
Great videos on the CLA250e range. I am looking at one for my next company car, but being 6ft4in, somewhat concerned about head room in the shooting brake model.
I'm 6'3" and headroom isn't an issue for me on the front row. I do fit better in the rear of the Shooting Brake than the Coupe.
if your thinking of the premium or premium plus then id give it a miss. ordered mine in Sep 20, original delivery date was Dec 20. now been pushed back time and time again and now at end of July 21!!!
@@SaxnDive just had my order confirmed.....Jan 22.
Company car, so not an issue, but even so, that's a stupidly long time to wait for a car.
think you got the nail on the head. 'hybrid cars are a skippable step towards full ev'
A 1.3 liter engine in a 40K car? What a POS excuse my French 😂
Can you maybe give a configuration Code for exactly this model with specification For germany online configuratior?
I prefer the front light light shape better than the standard A class.
Is the boot open foot sensor standard on clas, incl shooting brake?
All CLAs are able to pop the boot open from a button on the key - keyless entry with the foot sensor is part of the Premium equipment line. All UK-bound CLA 250 e models get this as standard.
@@LandLAutomotive I should have this then. Do I need to switch it on, I've been waving my foot about but nothing happens 🤣 also do you know why some have the puddle lights but others don't, was this an issue with supply of parts due to manufacturing delays during covid lockdown? Mine was a sept 2020 build.
@@scottmurray8483 All you need is to have the key on you. The sensor is located in the centre of the bumper - the best way to work is to do a one in/one out kicking motion in line with the three-pointed star. The car can be locked or unlocked and you are also able to close the boot using this movement.
There were two specification changes last year - the CLA 250 e was introduced for June 2020 production which is when the puddle lights were removed from the door mirrors.
@@LandLAutomotive awesome thanks I'll give it another try. Shame about the puddle lights I also miss the led door handle lights my 3 series had. Guess you can't have it all 😁
Can't believe how they could make such a small battery for the C350e with only 7-12 real world miles compared to this much bigger battery in a "lower class" CLA...
The C350e was fitted with a 6.2 kWh battery when it was released in 2015. This doubled when the second generation plug-in-hybrid system found its way into the C300e and C300de in 2019. New models now benefit from the third generation of plug-in-hybrid systems which offer greater energy densities and electric motors which are both more powerful and more efficient. It's pretty amazing how far the technology has come in just a few years.
I asked a question on a previous video but never got a reply. I'm 5 foot 7. Will this car be fine for me? Most of my friends and family members are of verging heights most being around my height. Will this be ok for us?
An important question. I'm 6'3" and headroom in the rear of the coupe is a bit tight for me personally. For passengers around your height the space should be okay and it may be worth trying it out before you order. That said, I'd always go for the car that you want above all else. Choose the car that you want and need for most of the time that you'll be using it.
In the UK aren't the hybrids and plug in hybrids being banned from 2035 . And petrol and diesel from 2030 .so don't really see the point in buying one.
Don’t you? No pockets in a shroud you know!!😂🇲🇹🇬🇧
Mercedes need to pay this guy extra😂
Thank you for a wonderful video on my favourite car. I would be more inclined to go down the hybrid route than full electric, and I feel that Mercedes have nailed it with this car.
Having just spent a week in a new CLA 250 e Shooting Brake, I can completely agree.
The electric milage on mine has started reducing and a full charge this morning stated 16miles.
Has anybody experienced this?
The two main things that will affect the range projection are temperature and average energy consumption. In winter it is normal for range to drop as lithium-ion batteries have an optimum operating temperature somewhere between 18 and 25 degrees. Secondly, the car will use the average energy consumption to give an estimate for how far the battery can take you - if the battery is mostly used on higher speed roads where the electrical consumption is higher then this would definitely be a factor into the range projection.
A couple of things that can help are resetting the trip computer to force the car to recalculate everything based on your current driving profile and using pre-entry climate control before your journeys if the car is plugged in to a charger. As well as getting the cabin to the right temperature before you set off, this feature gets energy flowing through the battery and gets it to its ideal operating temperature. This means the car can use more energy for driving and less on getting everything up to temperature on the move which should boost your range. I've seen the range go up on hybrids and fully electric models by doing this when the car is plugged in - even after letting the cars charge to 100% before activating pre-entry climate control through Mercedes me.
Finally, the car doesn't seem to factor in regenerative braking into its initial estimate so keep this in mind - with energy recovery and coasting, not every mile driven necessarily means a mile's worth of energy is used. Take a look at the ECO display to see your "mileage bonus" from coasting and regenerative braking at the end of a trip.
Give it a go and let us know how you get on! If the range still continues to drop then I'd recommend getting the car booked in to have the battery checked out.
What colour is this car please?
How many km's can you make in total with only the petrol engine? So without using the electric engine
Based on the WLTP consumption figures of 7.1 - 6.3 L/100 km we calculate a range of between 563 - 634 km using only the petrol engine for the CLA 250 e Coupe.
The indicated values were determined according to the prescribed measurement method - Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). Figures shown may include options which are not available in the UK.
I ordered the CLA250e premium plus in September 2020 and have been given an "estimated" delivery date of 30th July 2021!! it was originally estimated delivery of December 2020 but every month it gets pushed back further and further, not something I was advised at time of ordering, if I was then I would have gone with the BMW 330e. Could you make customers aware of the LONG wait times from ordering to delivery. Apparently there are a shortage of parts on the premium and premium plus models with no end to the shortage in sight.
Did you get it shaun how, is it
I ordered my CLA 250e Shooting Brake Premium Plus in November 2020 and the date of delivery also keeps getting put back - originally March 21 then October 21 now late December 21. I’ll maybe get it in 2022?
Will this car recharge the battery on the motorway, like the 330e ? For example if you deplete the power in the battery’s and then have a stint on the motorway during that journey will the battery’s recharge?
The car will automatically divert power from the engine to recharge the battery when it is depleted. It will also use regenerative braking to keep feeding power back into the battery. There is a drive setting called Battery Level which is designed for longer drives with motorway sections. This will run the car on the engine and either keep the battery at 100% or work to bring it back up to 100%. This is a great setting to use if you are driving between cities - using the petrol engine along the motorway and having the battery available for when you arrive in the city.
@@LandLAutomotive thank you guys. I have a C Class that is coming to the end of its lease. I am seriously considering the CLA Shooting Brake, I have had a 330e in the past and I think this info will have made my mind up.
Great video. Odd question incoming, but I know I won't be the only one thinking about this! PHEV is literally the only option on my company car scheme now, they've done away with anything that isn't PHEV or fully electric. I live in London with no off-road parking, so realistically if I go for a PHEV I will pretty much never charge it. To me it'll run off petrol, it's just the only practical option available. With that in mind, what would the experience of having this car without ever charging it be like? Would all the extra weight of the battery mean it ends up just feeling sluggish when there's never any juice in the battery? Thanks!
You probably have decided already as your question is 7 months old but I would definitely not go for a PHEV in your circumstances. Depends what mileage you do or what your commute is. Fully electric cars can do 250-300 miles on a single charge so if your mileage isn’t excessive you could end up only having to charge the car every week or say even two weeks. Just drive to a fast charging point and charge it up in two hours. Running a PHEV with a flat battery is a crazy idea. The battery is never really flat though as there is a reserve which is used to run in tandem with the petrol engine. These PHEVs never run in 100% engine mode. I hope you haven’t chosen the hybrid - terrible idea !
Another thing I’ll add. I had an A250e (PHEV) courtesy car when my car was in for service. They hadn’t bothered to charge the battery so the engine felt coarse and unrefined. I asked them if I could test it another day with full battery and it was a different car ! Very quick and refined.
@@Clown90125 Went for the PHEV and enjoying substantial tax benefit, so comfortable with my decision. I just run it on petrol, not had any issues.
Are those the only alloys available on the CLA 250e?
These are the only available wheels for the CLA 250 e in the UK currently.
If you got this car you don't have to charge it right?
The CLA 250 e is able to run without the battery charged, however EQ Power plug-in-hybrids are designed to be most efficient when running in conjunction with the battery. EQ Boost is a technology which is making its way across the passenger car range designed to give electrical assistance to the drivetrain. Take a look at the system here: ruclips.net/video/gnx2BH1ZOow/видео.html
Got mine today amazing but the ambient lighting in headrests does not work ?? Its on in the front and doors front and back but not in front or rear headrests ??
Mercedes updated the extras end of 2020, called "Änderungsjahr 2/2020". They got rid of the head rest illumination and some other stuff.
@@HustlinBones such a shame the rear cabin, is now very dark, the apertures for the lights are there in the headrests !! Rear doors illuminate with ambient lighting. Missed a trick here Mercedes !! Light and sight package ??
It looks very very good, but you need some lowering springs because it is SO GODDAMN HIGH. Otherwise such a nice car
The car sits on raised suspension to allow compensate for the extra weight of the battery and hybrid system - around 180 kg. The difference in suspension height is only 10mm but it does look tall next to one on the lowered suspension!
@@LandLAutomotive My friend has leased the CLA 35, and that is very low compared to this one, but I must say that the 250 e, especially as a coupe is a very nice package for the modern world. I did not know that it had a raised suspension, so thanks for that knowledge. Cheers!
Can the suspension be lowered. I.e aftermarket springs
Exactly the same what I've purchased. Delivery time is veery long-winded.
Good thing you bought this variant as its made in germany, the 180 200 engines are sourced from nissan in france lol and assembled in hungary these are the trade secrets they wont share with consumers
Engines can cost hundreds of millions of dollars to research, develop and homologate so shared development is commonplace across the industry. The M282 1.3 litre turbocharged engine - which features under the bonnet of the CLA 250 e - was developed alongside the Renault H5Ht and Nissan HR13DDT. Engines destined for Mercedes-Benz models are assembled just outside of Kölleda in the Free State of Thuringia, Germany.
Great review, informative and educational.
Does the home charger come with the car or should I buy it separately?
In the UK the wallbox is included with new car orders placed before March 31st 2021 - the car must be registered by June 30th 2021. If your property is not suitable for a wallbox then you can opt to take a free 2 year membership to the BP Pulse charging network.
Without the offer the wallbox costs £499 - this includes the Government grant towards the purchase and installation costs.
@@LandLAutomotive
Thank you the quick and exhaustive response!
What is your average fuel consumption on 100km?
I recently did an extended run in the A 250 e using the battery only at low speeds/to get up to motorway speed before switching to the engine for the high speed section. From memory, my consumption was between 4.5 and 5 L/100km just using the engine. For this video, however, I only used the engine for brief periods with the vast majority being done just on electric power.
Hi, please do a video on the new E coupe ! Great videos
Thank you! The E-Class Coupe is on our to-do list. We've got something exciting planned for the cabriolet too!
Great video, mine is being delivered on 22/1 in cosmos black, wall box being fitted this Friday
Great choice! Cosmos black looks stunning on the CLA. Let us know how you get on!
oh wow, I ordered mine in Sep 2020 and been given the estimated date of delivery as end of July 21. It keeps getting pushed back!! :-( hope yours came!!
@@SaxnDive yeah it did from the above stunning , the only thing that was disappointing was they took the ambient lighting out the rear footwells and headrests , shame as it’s stunning when lit but very dark in the rear now.
Nice sales pitch 🙂 My shooting brake is on order with delivery estimated for Mid September.
How many km can you make with the car ?
The CLA 250 e is able to drive up to 70.8 km on battery power.
@@LandLAutomotive and combined ? And only petrol?
@@Enss50 @Mercedes-Benz Hertfordshire I have this question as well...
@@Enss50 I just went to my local dealer and tested the car. On petrol it drives +/- 400km + 70km electric.
@@gamecrackman thanks for the info!
For anyone looking to order or ordered over past year. I'm personally really disappointed with this car. I ordered the premium plus which is pretty much top spec other than a few minor packs available. Its turned up with no electric seats which is embarrassing and no assisted boot button which considering how heavy the boot is and clearly weighted for assistance makes using the boot extremely awkward for a company car that's boot is used daily. First experience of the infamous Mercedes service. Next four years will be miserable. I don't believe it's chip shortage. Colleagues BMW supplied complete, colleagues Mini Cooper turned up complete, colleagues Tesla turned up complete... And drives itself... I mean ffs how many chips does it take for a car to drive itself and I'm sat here shuffling my arse like a dog wiping it's bum on the carpet to move my seat and hanging of my boot like a chimp to close it! Joke!
Bought one 😌
Excellent choice! I hope you enjoy it and I'd love to know how you find living with a CLA 250 e.
How are you getting on with the CLA??
@@theessexdon so, I changed my mind due to the cost involved with what I wanted, which was the CLA250e. I got the a250e instead, it’s the same car underneath (chassis too), the shape being the only difference.
The petrol engine is very annoying during shifts unless it’s in sports mode. They missed a trick when they didn’t put a dual clutch box in.
But in terms of luxury and tech, this car is second to none. The CLA is an amazing looking car, the A class was just the right price.
I hope that helps
@@stanthemafia thanks for the heads up, I want the Cla but the gear changes really doesn't sit with me ..... could go all out and go for the Kia ev6 or polestar 2 hmmmmm!?
@@theessexdon the gear shifts in comfort, eco and battery level are diabolical. That’s not down to the engine, that’s down to the gear box and lack of a DSG. Across their whole range (GLA, GLC, GLE AND A classes) everybody complains about the laggy gear change.
I got the Phev. I don’t have to deal with the engine as much, but when I do, I have it in sports mode, which burns a lot of petrol 🥺.
In my opinion, if you can afford it, get the plug in version, you get up to 44 miles on 1 charge. More realistically, the way I drive erratically sometimes, I got around 30-35.
I bought the car in February, and I’ve only filled it up 6 times, and that was for trips to the midlands from Essex.
Rear wheel drive is electric, incredible torque, not to mention the amount of gears on that train.
The normal CLA is a front wheel drive,. Front wheel drive with no DSG is not an enjoyable drive, it’s incredibly laggy.
Whatever you do, don’t buy a KIA 😂. If you can get the charging infrastructure, you will have serious amounts of money… I know I have.
I am only getting 24 miles from all electric mood, i am driving as economical as i can. Not sure why i am only getting 24 miles
Ambient temperature can affect battery capacity - it is not uncommon for range to drop in the depths of winter. Something you can do to help mitigate this is to use pre-entry climate control: firing up the air conditioning when the car is plugged in means the cabin will be at the right temperature for when you start your journey so the air conditioning will not have to work quite so hard when you are on the move. When plugged in the car will draw any power it uses from the external power source and this energy flow will start to get the battery up to its optimum operating temperature before you start to drive.
Because of the way the car uses regenerative braking not every mile driven is a mile's worth of energy used - at the end of your journey check the ECO display on the instrument cluster. The mileage "bonus" will show you how many miles worth of energy you've recovered on your trip.
Brilliant video. Any chance of doing an overview of the shooting brake version of the 250e? There's a distinct lack of good videos on YT of that model, and I'm really considering one for later in the year when my current lease ends. Cheers!
Thank you! We do love the shooting brake and it's a model which is proving quite popular in its hybrid form. We took a look at the two body styles together in our CLA family overview, check it out here: ruclips.net/video/hsBE2dvC7Eo/видео.html
@@LandLAutomotive Thanks for that, I had a quick look but hadn't noticed that video. Do the batteries impact on the bootspace at all? I understand they are under the boot floor, so obviously there won't be quite as much underfloor storage as the non hybrid model. That's my main query: got a young family (prams etc). Thanks for your help!
@@jammasterquo Great question - there's been a lot of engineering that's gone into the compact models to fit everything in. The battery pack is within the chassis; the fuel tank and exhaust have been repositioned too. The boot floor has been raised a touch - the false floor sits just over 4cm (or one tie clip) higher than in a non-hybrid model.
Rather than having a ridge in the boot floor the entire load space is flat and there is a bit of underfloor storage space near the boot opening.
Boot depth and width has not changed though - there should be plenty of room for a large pram to fit diagonally in the load space.
@@LandLAutomotive interesting! Well thanks very much for the info! I'll need to go and have a look at a local dealer nearer the time. It's stunning car inside and out that's for sure! It's on the shortlist!