The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class was unveiled at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, Germany. The platform will underpin the German automaker’s push into electric cars.Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz and BMW took the wraps off electric concept cars as they look to catch up with Tesla in the premium end of the market.At the IAA auto show in Munich, Mercedes showed off the Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class while BMW revealed the BMW Vision Neue Klasse.These cars are built on an entirely new platforms from the German automakers that will underpin both their EV offerings for the coming years, in what has been their most aggressive push into battery-powered vehicles yet.They are concept cars, so it’s unclear what their final form will look like when they’re eventually produced. But here’s a closer look at Mercedes and BMW’s offerings.Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA ClassThe Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class is built on the so-called Mercedes‑Benz Modular Architecture (MMA), a new platform designed by the German auto giant for electric cars.The range will comprise a total of four new models — a four-door coupé, an estate and two sports utility vehicles.Mercedes claims the car will have a range of 750 kilometres (466 miles) on a single charge. The company also claims that in just 15 minutes, the battery can be charged so the car can be driven 400 kilometers.Mercedes touted the fast-charging capabilities and long-range batter of the Concept CLA Class.Mercedes-BenzMercedes has placed a big focus on the interior and user experience. The company said it is developing its own operating system for the car called MB.OS. This will help power various features from the giant screen across the dashboard to the voice assistant within the car.It will also allow third-party apps, such as your favorite music or video streaming apps, to be integrated with the vehicle.”This proprietary chip-to-cloud architecture represents a completely new approach for the company and wi …
