Mercedes-Benz CLA Battery Health Calculator

Calculate your Mercedes-Benz CLA's remaining battery capacity and check it against original specifications.

Mercedes-Benz CLA — At a Glance

Battery Capacity

85 kWh

Chemistry

NMC

WLTP Range

350400 mi

Real-World Range

280340 mi

Max DC Charging

250 kW

10–80% DC Time

~22 min

Power

268 bhp (200 kW)

0–62 mph

6s

Kerb Weight

1,850 kg

Thermal Mgmt

Active liquid cooling

On Sale Since

2025

Variants

2 (2025)

Enter your Mercedes-Benz CLA energy data below to calculate your battery's current health.

Your readings

  1. 1

    From the on-screen energy app — a recent average is fine.

  2. 2

    The range your car is estimating right now.

  3. 3

    The battery percentage shown on the display.

Your vehicle

kWhNMC
mi

Battery health

ExampleNMC
94%state of health

80.0 kWh usable of 85 kWh when new · 5.9% capacity lost

80.0 kWh now85 kWh when new

Healthy — typical for a well-kept CLA. Add your odometer to compare against the fleet.

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Battery degradation curve

CLA estimated average

NMC
Liquid cooled
70%75%80%85%90%95%100%050k100k150k200kMileage (miles)Warranty minimum (70%)
Expected degradationWarranty thresholdEstimated · based on NREL & published fleet research

These curves are aggregated, owner-reported degradation data — not official manufacturer figures. Your own result above is the number that matters.

How to find these values on your Mercedes-Benz

Wh/mi or Wh/km

On the MBUX display, navigate to "Vehicle" → "EQ" → "Energy Flow" (or "Consumption"). Average consumption in kWh/100 km or Wh/mi is displayed. On models with the MBUX Hyperscreen, swipe to the energy consumption widget.

Estimated Range

Estimated range is shown on the instrument cluster (digital display) and in the MBUX "EQ" → "Range" section, which also shows range by driving mode.

Battery Percentage

Battery percentage is displayed on the instrument cluster next to the range, on the MBUX home screen, and in the EQ menu.

Mercedes-Benz CLA battery degradation — what to expect

2 variants

In our database

We track 2 variants of the Mercedes-Benz CLA with usable capacity data for each.

85–85 kWh

Capacity range

Usable battery capacity varies by trim and model year — from 85 to 85 kWh.

8 years

Typical warranty

Most EV manufacturers offer an 8-year battery warranty with a minimum capacity retention guarantee.

Battery degradation varies by chemistry, climate, charging habits, and usage patterns. Use the calculator above to check your Mercedes-Benz CLA's current capacity against its original specification.

Mercedes-Benz CLA battery capacity by variant

These are the usable (not gross) capacity figures used by our calculator.

VariantYearsCapacity (kWh)
250+202585
350 4MATIC202585

Values may vary slightly by market, software version, and production batch.

About the Mercedes-Benz CLA

The Mercedes-Benz CLA marks the debut of Mercedes's new MMA (Mercedes Modular Architecture) platform, purpose-built for electric and electrified vehicles. This is arguably the most important new Mercedes in years — a compact electric saloon designed to compete directly with the Tesla Model 3 at a more accessible price point than the EQE.

The 85 kWh NMC battery targets a remarkable 400 miles of WLTP range, which would make it class-leading if achieved. Mercedes has focused heavily on efficiency, with a low drag coefficient and an advanced electric drivetrain that uses a new generation of permanent magnet motors. DC fast charging at up to 250 kW should deliver a 10–80% charge in around 22 minutes.

The CLA also debuts Mercedes's new MB.OS operating system, replacing the existing MBUX infotainment. The interior represents a design evolution with a focus on sustainability materials and simplified controls. Mercedes is betting heavily on this platform to deliver the volume sales needed for its electric transition.

What the press thinks

Early assessments praise the CLA's efficiency, projected range, and the promise of the new MMA platform. The MB.OS infotainment system shows potential. Reviewers are cautiously optimistic but note that real-world range and final pricing will determine whether it can genuinely challenge the Tesla Model 3.

Mercedes-Benz CLA — Frequently Asked Questions

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