Mercedes-Benz will be expanding its
plug-in hybrid model lineup with the GLA, CLA and CLA Shooting Brake, which
were teased online over the weekend. Set to be unveiled this month, likely
during an online presentation tomorrow originally planned for the 2020 Geneva
Motor Show, they will join the A250e and B250e, which were revealed at the 2019
Frankfurt Motor Show.
Power will come from the same powertrain
that combines the 1.3-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a small electric
motor, likely developing a total system output of 218 PS and
450 Nm of torque.
With the 15.6 kWh battery fully charged,
they’re expected to have a zero-emission driving range of around 50-60 km. Mounted beneath the rear seats, the battery supports fast
charging, taking roughly 25 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 percent, while
0-100 percent is achieved in 1 hour and 45 minutes at a 7.4 kW wallbox.
The GLA and CLA plug-in hybrids should be
able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in under 7 seconds, seeing as
the A250e hatchback can do it in 6.6 seconds and the sedan is 0.1 seconds
slower. Top speed should be around 240-250 km/h.
Like their PHEV siblings, they will get a
plug port on the right rear quarter panel and ‘250e’ badge on the tailgate. The
MBUX infotainment system will also feature new functions. Look for the GLA
250e, CLA 250e and CLA 250e Shooting Brake in European dealerships later this
year, with pricing and availability to be announced in due course.
