Mercedes-Benz Debuts New-Generation CLA Long-Wheelbase at Shanghai 2025

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Mercedes-Benz has recently unveiled the next-generation CLA sedan, and the luxury model now features a longer wheelbase version tailored for the Chinese market. The manufacturer has introduced the new Mercedes-Benz CLA long-wheelbase at Auto Shanghai 2025, providing additional leg space along with various market-specific modifications to the entry-level luxury sedan.

Mercedes-Benz CLA L Unveiled for China

Referred to as the new Mercedes-Benz CLA L, the extended-wheelbase version adheres to the same design style as the international model that was introduced in March. The wheelbase on the latest CLA L has increased by 75 mm, and the total length has risen by 40 mm. This results in the model being longer than the C-Class at 4,763 mm, while the wheelbase is also almost the same.

The Mercedes-Benz CLA L not only gets a longer wheelbase but several China-specific features including select apps and voice assistant

The Mercedes-Benz CLA L not only boasts an extended wheelbase but also several features tailored for China, including specific apps and a voice assistant. The interior stays the same as the new CLA, featuring a 10. 25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14-inch infotainment display, and a 14-inch front passenger screen. Nevertheless, the system operates on a newly developed in-house MB. OS with software tailored for the Chinese audience. A new MBUX voice assistant has also been introduced, based on the Chinese AI tool DouBao. Additional features specific to China include ‘Just Talk,’ which allows users in any seat of the vehicle to communicate with the car using the voice assistant in both native Chinese and English languages.

The extra legroom in the rear is complemented by a specially designed rear seat, with a cushion that has been lengthened by 10 mm for enhanced leg support. The rear seats additionally feature softer bolstering to provide better balance and comfort. Other remarkable features include Dolby Atmos spatial audio, with the navigation system offering capabilities such as lane-level navigation, 3D mapping, and traffic signal timers, made possible through data provided by the local provider AMAP.

The Mercedes-Benz CLA L will be available in China with a rear-wheel-mounted electric motor producing 268 bhp and a range of 866 km (CLTC) on a single charge — The Mercedes-Benz CLA L will be offered in China with an electric motor mounted at the rear that generates 268 bhp and has a range of 866 km (CLTC) on one charge.

Specs for the Mercedes-Benz CLA L

Mercedes has announced that the new CLA L for China will feature all-electric power in China. The brand assures a range of 866 km (CLTC) on a single charge. It will be capable of supporting fast charging up to 320 kW, enabling 370 km of range in just 10 minutes. The power will be provided by a rear-mounted electric motor calibrated for 200 kW (268 bhp).

It remains uncertain which variant of the CLA will be introduced to the Indian market. Mercedes-Benz has played a key role in offering long wheelbase versions of its luxury vehicles, a trend that has been adopted by other manufacturers as well. It will be intriguing to find out if the CLA will have a right-hand drive LWB variant tailored for India when it launches next year.

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