Mercedes-Benz drives CLA 250+ EV into India at ₹59 lakh, takes aim at BMW iX1 in premium EV race

Mercedes-Benz has launched the CLA 250+ electric sedan in India at ₹59 lakh (ex-Delhi), alongside a CLA 200 variant at ₹55 lakh. The CBU import delivers 268 bhp, an 85 kWh battery and 792 km range, with 0-100 in 6.7 seconds. Targeting young aspirational buyers in Delhi and Mumbai, it squares off against the BMW iX1 LWB.

— Filed Fri, 29 May, 2026, 18:20 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Mercedes-Benz launches CLA 250+ EV in India at ₹59 lakh (ex-Delhi), with a lower CLA 200 at ₹55 lakh. The CBU import targets young aspirational buyers, competing with BMW iX1 LWB in India's premium EV segment.

Why this matters

Mercedes-Benz extends its India EV lineup with the CLA 250+, sharpening focus on metro premium buyers and intensifying its rivalry with BMW in the luxury electric sedan space.

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