COPENHAGEN/STUTTGART (July 15, 2025) – Just a few weeks after the premiere of the all-new CLA, Mercedes-Benz is presenting the second model of this completely new vehicle family. The all-new CLA Shooting Brake is the first electric Mercedes‑Benz available as an estate. It combines the elegance, sportiness and intelligence of the CLA with plenty of space for passengers and luggage as well as a high degree of interior versatility. Whether it’s a weekly shopping trip, a holiday with the whole family or a weekend trip with friends, it offers space for everything you need. The boot has a volume of 455 to 1,290 liters. The illuminated frunk under the front bonnet holds a further 101 liters. Surfboards or bicycles fit easily on the roof thanks to the standard roof rails. Their load capacity is 75 kilograms. And a jet ski or two motorcycles can be easily transported on a trailer. The towing capacity is up to 1,800 kilograms (braked).

A WLTP range of up to 761 kilometres1 (CLA 250+ Shooting Brake with EQ Technology: combined energy consumption: 12.7-15.2 kWh/100 km | combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km | CO2 class: A)2 enables high everyday and travel suitability. Recharging for a further 310 kilometres3 (WLTP) is completed in 10 minutes. The European market launch of the CLA Shooting Brake with EQ Technology will start in March 2026.

“The new CLA Shooting Brake is designed for those who appreciate the dynamism of a sporty vehicle but don’t want to compromise on space and practicality in everyday life. It combines intelligent technology and efficiency to deliver a fresh, engaging driving experience. For our customers, this means more space for individuality, traveling and for their own personal lifestyle.”

– Mathias Geisen, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Sales

With the CLA Shooting Brake, Mercedes‑Benz is taking its conceptual invention of combining the sporty proportions of a four-door coupé with more cargo space and a large tailgate into the electric age. This concept celebrated its debut in 2012 with the CLS Shooting Brake. In 2015, Mercedes‑Benz successfully established itself in the compact segment with the first CLA Shooting Brake.

Sporty proportions with a radiant front and unique rear design
The all-new CLA Shooting Brake is identical to the CLA Saloon right up to the B-pillar. This means a low greenhouse, sporty shark-nose design and a unique front panel with 142 individually illuminated chrome-look LED stars. Together with the optional MULTIBEAM LED headlights and light strip, the illuminated panel with a Mercedes‑Benz pattern contributes to the unmistakable identity of all models in the new vehicle family. The rear lights also have a star-shaped design and are connected by a light strip.

The roofline of the CLA Shooting Brake stretches further back with a more gradual drop. The one-piece panoramic glass roof extends seamlessly from the windscreen frame to the rear end. The spoiler is painted black on the inside and in body color on the outside. This gives the impression that the glass roof carries over into the rear windscreen. It brings an additional unique elegance to the rear end.

Switchable large panoramic roof with illuminated starry sky
The large panoramic roof sets a new standard in the segment. It creates an exceptionally generous and open feeling of space. To protect against solar radiation, it consists of heat-insulating laminated safety glass with an infrared-reflecting and a low-emissivity (LowE) coating on the inside. This reduces heating of the vehicle interior in summer. In winter, the LowE coating reduces heat loss by reflecting the interior heat back into the room. At 200 nanometers, it is thinner than a human hair, which has a diameter of about 50,000 nanometers.

The panoramic roof is optionally available with a new function. With it, the transparency of the glass can be changed in 10 to 20 milliseconds. Passengers can choose between transparent for a clear view upwards or opaque for more privacy. The opaque (milky) state not only protects against prying eyes from outside but also offers improved glare protection in direct sunlight. It is operated via a corresponding menu in the vehicle settings in the head unit.

As the icing on the cake, the large panoramic roof is even illuminated. For the first time, it is connected to the ambient lighting and offers an illuminated starry sky. 158 stars are integrated into its glass surface, which can be illuminated in the individually selected color of the ambient lighting. The light is fed in from the front via LED modules. The starry sky is almost invisible during the day. But in the dark, it surprises with a unique visual experience, especially for the rear passengers. It invites you to lean back and relax and also attracts attention from the outside. In combination with the new light signature at the front and rear, the illuminated glass roof gives the CLA Shooting Brake an unrivaled appearance.

More spacious than ever before – more room for passengers and luggage
The longer roof with a roofline that slopes gently towards the rear provides more headroom in the second row of seats than in the CLA (+26 millimeters). Access to the rear is also even more comfortable thanks to the larger door cut-outs. Compared to its predecessor, the all-new CLA Shooting Brake offers more headroom in each of the five seats thanks to a higher roofline. The increase for rear passengers is seven millimeters. In the front row of seats, the headroom increase is 14 millimeters, while legroom has increased by 11 millimeters. The all-new CLA Shooting Brake is 35 millimeters longer (4,723 millimeters) and 27 millimeters higher (1,469 millimeters) than the predecessor model. The wheelbase has increased by 61 millimeters to 2,790 millimeters.

The seats can be folded down in a 40:20:40 ratio as standard. This increases the boot volume to up to 1,290 liters. Together with the 101-liter frunk under the bonnet, the all-new CLA Shooting Brake offers more load volume than its predecessor. The electric EASY‑PACK tailgate comes as standard for convenient loading and unloading. KEYLESS‑GO with HANDS‑FREE ACCESS is also available as an option. The elegantly designed roof rails are also part of the standard equipment, and a trailer hitch is available on request. The CLA Shooting Brake can tow up to 1,500 kilograms with rear-wheel drive and up to 1,800 kilograms with all-wheel drive – a considerable towing capacity for an electric vehicle in this segment.

New spatial experience – floating lightness with a large selection of colors and materials
The unique interior architecture is identical to that of the CLA. With its avant-garde style, it offers a new luxury experience in this vehicle class. Highlights include the sporty, high-positioned center console divided into two levels, the door panel inserts and the MBUX Superscreen. They are designed as if they were floating in space. This creates an impressive sense of lightness, which further adds to the generous feeling of space.

An attractive and versatile range of colors and materials underlines Mercedes-Benz’s claim to exceptional design and striking equipment features. For the seat upholstery, there is a choice of ARTICO man-made leather/fabric, ARTICO man-made leather and leather in a range of colors from classic black to ivory beige and beech brown. The range of trim parts extends from an anthracite anodized look to brushed aluminum or carbon-fiber finishes and wood or papered surfaces. The exterior color portfolio offers a wide range of solid and metallic paints. These include, for example, polar white solid, cosmos black metallic, MANUFAKTUR patagonia red metallic and the new colors aquamint solid and sapphire blue metallic developed exclusively for the new vehicle family.

New multifunction steering wheel – the return of roller and rocker switches
The new steering wheel of the CLA Shooting Brake offers improved ergonomics and intuitive operation. Mercedes‑Benz has reintroduced the control concept with a rocker switch for the limiter and DISTRONIC, as well as a roller for volume control, based on numerous customer requests. The capacitive switch panels are seamlessly integrated and provide tactile aids for better orientation. Additionally, some functions have been removed from the control panel for better clarity and usability, making the finger navigation pad for controlling the driver display significantly larger and thus easier to operate.

Superscreen with up to three screens – real-time graphics powered by Unity Game Engine
The optional MBUX Superscreen extends across the entire width of the interior. The 26-centimeter (10.25-inch) screen for the driver and the 35.6-centimeter (14-inch) central display are located behind the glass surface. A 35.6-centimeter (14-inch) separate screen is optionally available for the front passenger for individual entertainment. The continuously growing app portfolio4 includes, for example, video streaming platforms such as Disney+ and RIDEVU from Sony Pictures Entertainment as well as video games with a large selection of triple-A titles via the cloud gaming provider Boosteroid. To enjoy the best in-car gaming experience, customers can use their Bluetooth gaming controller or mobile phone. The gaming controller can also be used with the passenger display while driving. With the central display, this is only possible when the vehicle is parked. All three screens are powered by the latest high-performance chips and real-time graphics from Unity Game Engine.

If the passenger screen is not selected, a trim piece with star-pattern graphics continues the glass look. Depending on the equipment, it is backlit. Another extra is the optional head-up display. It offers the driver a floating, virtual image with a diagonal of 31 centimeters (12.2 inches) at around 2.8 meters in front of the vehicle.

New MBUX generation makes the digital experience more personalized and intelligent than ever before
The new CLA Shooting Brake is the second vehicle to function entirely via the Mercedes‑Benz Operating System (MB.OS). It is equipped with a supercomputer that is connected to the Mercedes‑Benz Intelligent Cloud. This enables regular over-the-air updates4 – not only for the entertainment system, but also for the most important vehicle functions including the driver assistance systems. In this way, the CLA Shooting Brake gets better and better instead of older and remains just as up to date over the years as a vehicle fresh off the production line.

MB.OS allows for a completely new digital experience. The fourth generation of the Mercedes‑Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system integrates artificial intelligence (AI) from Microsoft and Google. The new MBUX Virtual Assistant is therefore much more than just an advanced voice assistant. It can conduct complex, multi-part dialogs and has a short-term memory. This enables it to continue a conversation at a later date. Based on ChatGPT4o and Microsoft Bing Search, it combines the knowledge it has gathered from the Internet. Thanks to Google Gemini, it also knows its way around navigation destinations. During an active dialog, the MBUX Virtual Assistant even recognizes emotions and can react accordingly, just like a good friend. As a “living” avatar in the form of the Mercedes‑Benz star, it is always present on the MBUX Zero Layer of the center display.

The new MBUX operating and display concept is tailored to customers’ individual preferences. The enhanced MBUX Zero Layer on the center display shows the most important information, suggestions and, for the first time, the most recently used apps4. In the app view, apps can now be moved and grouped together in individually named folders.

Intelligent navigation – customized Google Maps solution with Mercedes‑Benz Electric Intelligence
Now, route guidance is easier and more intuitive than ever before. The new customized navigation solution is based on map data from Google Maps4, which is combined with real-time information from the vehicle. Mercedes‑Benz Navigation with Electric Intelligence plans the fastest and most convenient route, including charging stops, based on numerous factors. It automatically adjusts the vehicle’s charging settings and optimizes them for fast charging along the route – including preconditioning the high-voltage battery so that it is at the optimum temperature for fast DC charging at the right time. The system also provides energy-saving tips.

Economical consumption and fast charging – new battery generation, two-speed gearbox and 800-volt architecture
With remarkably low fuel consumption and a range that is impressive in its segment, the CLA Shooting Brake marks an apex in electric mobility. Two models will initially be launched. The CLA 250+ Shooting Brake with EQ Technology (combined energy consumption: 12.7-15.2 kWh/100 km | combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km | CO2 class: A)2 has an output of 200 kW and a range of up to 761 kilometers according to WLTP.1 The 260-kW CLA 350 4MATIC Shooting Brake with EQ Technology (combined energy consumption: 13.2-15.7 kWh/100 km | combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km | CO2 class: A)2 is positioned at the top end of the model range as a performance version with two motors and all-wheel drive. It has a range of up to 730 kilometers according to WLTP.1

The newly developed electric drive system with a permanently excited synchronous machine (PSM) and two-speed gearbox on the rear axle is designed for dynamic driving performance with high efficiency. First gear enables excellent acceleration right from the start. The CLA 250+ Shooting Brake sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds. Second gear is designed for power delivery at high speeds. It ensures excellent range and comfort on long journeys. The all-electric CLA Shooting Brake also features a new one-box braking system. It optimizes the recovery of braking energy and so increases the range. For reasons of efficiency, almost all braking processes are carried out entirely by recuperation. The recuperation output is up to 200 kW.

The CLA 250+ Shooting Brake and the CLA 350 4MATIC Shooting Brake have a lithium-ion battery with a usable energy content of 85 kWh. The cells have anodes in which silicon oxide is added to the graphite, increasing the energy density. In combination with this new generation of batteries, the 800-volt architecture can significantly reduce the charging time. This means that the CLA 250+ Shooting Brake can be recharged to a range of 310 kilometers (WLTP)3 within 10 minutes. This corresponds to the distance from Geneva to Milan or from Berlin to Hamburg, for example. Fast DC charging is possible with up to 320 kW. AC charging, for example at a wallbox at home, is possible with up to 22 kW. Further battery-electric variants will be added to the model range at the beginning of next year.

Flexible for individual needs – fully electric or with high-tech 48-volt hybrid drive
Fully electric models play a key role in the implementation of Mercedes‑Benz’s sustainable business strategy. However, the wishes and mobility needs of customers in different regions of the world determine the pace of this transformation. The all-new CLA Shooting Brake will also be available early next year as a hybrid with 48-volt technology and an electric motor integrated into the transmission.

The electric motor, inverter and eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (8F-eDCT) form a highly integrated unit. The electric motor provides intelligent support across the entire speed range. At inner-city speeds and when less than 20 kW is required, the hybrid models can be driven purely electrically. Electric coasting is possible up to a speed of around 100 km/h. A special feature is that the engine can recuperate in all eight gears, i.e. recover up to 25 kW of energy.

Best-in-class standard equipment
The all-new CLA Shooting Brake offers extensive, high-quality standard equipment that is exceptional in this vehicle class. The Progressive Line is on board as standard. The scope of equipment includes LED High Performance headlights with Adaptive Highbeam Assist, the Mirror Package, a multifunction leather steering wheel in a sport design, comfort seats in ARTICO man-made leather/fabric with seat heating and 4-way lumbar support, and the THERMATIC single-zone climate control with air vents for the second row of seats. Technology fans can look forward to a selfie and video camera with face recognition as well as two USB-C charging ports with an output of 100 watts in the front and rear rows of seats.

The boot is also ideally equipped with an EASY-PACK tailgate, four tiedown anchors, a side net and a 12-volt socket, which is ideal for connecting a picnic cooler, for example. Other standard features include an iSize child-seat attachment, MBUX Navigation, Live Traffic Information, a five-meter charging cable for up to 22 kW of charging power and the digital charging service MB.CHARGE Public4. This service offers access to one of the largest charging networks in the world with just one contract. Customers can even reserve a charging point in advance at the company’s own Mercedes‑Benz charging parks via MB.CHARGE Public.

Additional equipment packages, the AMG Line, the AMG Line Plus and numerous individual options are available for further customization.

One for all – innovative Mercedes‑Benz Modular Architecture for different model series and drive systems
The new Mercedes‑Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) is proof of the innovative strength of Mercedes‑Benz. It has been designed in such a way that all four models of the new vehicle family can be flexibly built on it – both with electric drive and with a high-tech hybrid combustion engine. This enables a considerable reduction in complexity and significant economies of scale. The modular architecture offers maximum synergies through leaner, simpler and faster processes as well as a high degree of common parts. This makes the use of resources in development and production more efficient and ensures sustainable profitability. The CLA and CLA Shooting Brake will be followed by two SUVs.

1 The range values are provisional, based on digital simulations of the standard determination for WLTP. So far, there are neither confirmed values from an officially recognized testing organization nor an EC type approval nor a certificate of conformity with official values. Discrepancies between the provided information and the official values are possible.
2 The information is provisional. Neither confirmed values from an officially recognized testing organization nor an EC type approval nor a certificate of conformity with official values are available to date. Deviations between the data and the official values are possible.
3 Preliminary values. The specified recharged range (WLTP) after 10 minutes was determined using the maximum DC charging power in accordance with ISO/SAE 12906 under the conditions described there.
4 A personal Mercedes me ID and agreement to the Terms of Use for the Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras are required to use the services. In addition, the vehicle must be paired with the corresponding user account. Upon expiry of the initial term, the services can be renewed for a fee, provided they are at that point still offered for the corresponding vehicle.