Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake Launched In KSA: A Stunning Electric Wagon

Saudi Arabia : Mercedes-Benz has revealed the CLA Shooting Brake. It is a stylish electric wagon with long range, advanced tech, and practical cargo space.

• It has up to 761 km (472 miles) range (WLTP).
• It is the first electric wagon built on Mercedes’ MMA platform.
• There are plans for dual EV variants and hybrid versions.

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-new Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake. The vehicle has a blend of sleek design, electric power, and strong practicality.

It’s the brand’s first electric station wagon, and they built it on the flexible Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA). Additionally, it takes a fresh path in the electric vehicle space, as it has bold styling and a spacious layout.

A Design That Mixes Style with Purpose

The CLA Shooting Brake, from the front to the A-pillar, keeps the same look as the CLA sedan, with a sharp front face, signature light strip, and tight silhouette. But from there, it becomes unique with an extended roofline that leads to a sloped rear with oval LED tail lights.

It has a visible subtle luxury in the aluminum roof rails, frameless doors, and clean surfacing. The shape is not bulky like SUVs but gives a sporty yet refined profile. Mercedes has also worked on aerodynamics as the longer roof helps with airflow by cutting drag and increasing range.

With this, Mercedes claims the electric models will deliver up to 761 km, 472 miles, under WLTP tests. This is all thanks to the sleek body and high battery capacity of the car.

Power and Charging: Strong Yet Flexible

• The two EV versions at launch are CLA 250+ with rear-wheel drive, 268 hp and CLA 350 4MATIC with AWD and 349 hp.
• Both use an 85-kWh battery pack.
• They have 800V charging and input of 320 kW DC.
• It gains 323 km in 10 minutes with the fast charge feature.
• There is a standard home plug + CCS to NACS adapter.
• The hybrid version coming in 2026 are 1.5L petrol + 27 hp motor, outputs of 136 to 190 hp, and 8-speed dual-clutch with optional AWD.

With these powertrains, Mercedes are able to cater to users of EV and those who prefer hybrids. The CLA 350 4MATIC also hits 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds.

A Practical and Smart Cabin

On the inside, the CLA Shooting Brake comes with the latest MB.OS infotainment system. It also has an AI-powered MBUX that brings eye tracking, a passenger touchscreen, and a sharp setup of display. The panoramic roof adds brightness but uses thermal glass to keep the cabin cool or warm when need be.

This roof also features smart ambient lighting. At night, LED stars across the glass glow in different colors, which is a first for Mercedes.

What also makes this model stand out is the storage space. The rear trunk holds 455 liters, which expands to 1,290 liters when the seats are down. There is also a 101-liter frunk up front that adds more room for tools or cables.