Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[Rolf]

The GT EV is going to be one of the most exciting EV's to be launched despite the convincing fake V8 sounds it will most likely be a great car to drive and give the Taycan some serious competition.

The baby G is going to look fantastic and surely will be a big seller for Mercedes Benz. I am guessing it will share its powertrains with either the GLB or GLC?

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

4 pot engines would cheapen the G brand name whilst an inline 6 risks cannibalising sales of the full fat Gclass.

I don't know about that. The big G will sell on the basis that it's a big G. People who want one, aren't going to settle for the little g because it has the same power train.
Besides the big G starts at an inline 6 (for now) and goes up to a V8.
The little G could be capped at an inline 6.

And who knows, if this new flatplane V8 is good on emissions, they might bring it back for the non-AMG big G

 

[Swissbob]

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[Swissbob]

4 pot engines would cheapen the G brand name whilst an inline 6 risks cannibalising sales of the full fat Gclass.

6 wouldn’t harm the sales of the big G, as you can see it’s way lower than the G-Wagon.

4 pot would indeed cheapen the G brand, I expect 1 4 pot 300 and 2 or 3 6 pot 450 and 53.

 

[jphcbpa]

How small is it gonna be? Looks really tiny.

looks much smaller than I was hoping for. I remember seeing the back end of it in the teaser along with the cabriolet and the full size, and thinking it looked really small. Thought at the time that is was an optical illusion with they positioning of the 3 side by side but apparently this little G is in fact very little.

 

[Uygar]

looks much smaller than I was hoping for. I remember seeing the back end of it in the teaser along with the cabriolet and the full size, and thinking it looked really small. Thought at the time that is was an optical illusion with they positioning of the 3 side by side but apparently this little G is in fact very little.

I wonder if it will steal from G sales. If it gets priced strategically I’m sure it will be a hit.

 

[empower77]

Didn’t they try this malarkey with the original GLK and then the GL? Like why?!?! People who want the G buy the G or are they going the Bronco route?

 

[Serpens]

Didn’t they try this malarkey with the original GLK and then the GL? Like why?!?! People who want the G buy the G or are they going the Bronco route?

The GL and the ML before it were meant to replace the G. The GLK was just building off of the boxy looks but was in no way supposed to be a compliment to or supplant the G-wagen. This is the first time they've embarked on making a "baby G-wagen", complete with a ladder frame, to compliment the G-wagen.

 

[leylandi]

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[hannaz]

So it wasn’t just me who thought about it

 

[fortuner]

I thought the GLB has a CLA style front grill ?

 

[Uygar]

So it wasn’t just me who thought about it

Yes, this was talked about many times. They look almost identical, just graphic differences.

 

[SKY]

So it wasn’t just me who thought about it

Worst thing is not that they look this close. Worst thing is the MB looks worse from every angle.

 

[Uygar]

Worst thing is not that they look this close. Worst thing is the MB looks worse from every angle.

How so? Besides the huge grille and the unibrow it looks decent imo. Not the most exciting design but still

 

[Merc1]

Mercedes is in the pile on room now.


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[Swissbob]

I don't know about that. The big G will sell on the basis that it's a big G. People who want one, aren't going to settle for the little g because it has the same power train.
Besides the big G starts at an inline 6 (for now) and goes up to a V8.
The little G could be capped at an inline 6.

And who knows, if this new flatplane V8 is good on emissions, they might bring it back for the non-AMG big G

I hope they put a V12 in the big G, this would make a difference.

 

[Serpens]

Worst thing is not that they look this close. Worst thing is the MB looks worse from every angle.

How so? Besides the huge grille and the unibrow it looks decent imo. Not the most exciting design but still

Those aren’t even real photos of the GLB.

 

[Uygar]

Those aren’t even real photos of the GLB.

The spy shots and stripped photos look basically the same. And renders are %90 true since we’ve seen so many parts of it undisguised. The only mystery is the front grille and bumper.

 

[leylandi]

Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Pricing for All-New Electric CLA

At a Glance: Trim Levels and Standard Features at a Glance

Standard Features	Exclusive Trim	Pinnacle Trim
Highlights Include: Next Generation MBUX Infotainment: Powered by MB.OS MBUX Profile Identification via Facial Recognition Heated Power Front Seats with Four-Way Power Lumbar Support and Memory Digital Extras3: Distance Assist DISTRONIC MBUX Navigation with Electric Intelligence (7 yrs) Wireless Smartphone Integration Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof High Performance LED Headlights Blind Spot Assist Plus with Exit Warning Lane Keeping Function PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE Sound	Highlights Include: All Standard Features Flush-Fitting Power Door Handles KEYLESS-GO Digital Extra: MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST3 Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control 64-Color Ambient Lighting Wireless Smartphone Charging in Front Console Rear Seat Armrest w/ Cupholders	Highlights Include: All Standard and Exclusive Trim Features MBUX Superscreen Digital Extras3: MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST 360 Digital Vehicle Key MBUX Entertainment Package (1 yr) LED Intelligent Light System Head-Up Display HANDS-FREE ACCESS KEYLESS-GO Convenience Package Power Closing Trunk Illuminated Door Sills

At a Glance: Technical Specs

	2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ with EQ Technology​	2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology​
MSRP	$47,2501​	$49,8001​
Powertrain	Rear Permanently Excited Synchronous Electric Motor​	Dual Permanently Excited Synchronous Electric Motors with Front Disconnect Unit​
Drive config.	Rear-Wheel Drive​	4MATIC All-Wheel Drive​
Output	268 hp​	349 hp​
Torque	247 lb-ft​	380 lb-ft​
Battery capacity	85 kWh (usable)​	85 kWh (usable)​
Charging capacity	DC: 320 kW / AC: 9.6 kW​	DC: 320 kW / AC: 9.6 kW​
DC charging time	22 min (10-80% SOC)​	22 min (10-80% SOC)​
Electric range (EPA)	Up to 374 mi​	312 mi​
0-60 mph	6.6 sec (est.)​	4.8 sec (est.)​
Top speed	130 mph (electronically limited)​	130 mph (electronically limited)​

https://media.mbusa.com/releases/release-38c9543bcb6142f7d20a68c4cc02c2b3-mercedes-benz-usa-announces-pricing-for-all-new-electric-cla

 

[Rolf]

Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Pricing for All-New Electric CLA

At a Glance: Trim Levels and Standard Features at a Glance

Standard Features	Exclusive Trim	Pinnacle Trim
Highlights Include: Next Generation MBUX Infotainment: Powered by MB.OS MBUX Profile Identification via Facial Recognition Heated Power Front Seats with Four-Way Power Lumbar Support and Memory Digital Extras3: Distance Assist DISTRONIC MBUX Navigation with Electric Intelligence (7 yrs) Wireless Smartphone Integration Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof High Performance LED Headlights Blind Spot Assist Plus with Exit Warning Lane Keeping Function PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE Sound	Highlights Include: All Standard Features Flush-Fitting Power Door Handles KEYLESS-GO Digital Extra: MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST3 Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control 64-Color Ambient Lighting Wireless Smartphone Charging in Front Console Rear Seat Armrest w/ Cupholders	Highlights Include: All Standard and Exclusive Trim Features MBUX Superscreen Digital Extras3: MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST 360 Digital Vehicle Key MBUX Entertainment Package (1 yr) LED Intelligent Light System Head-Up Display HANDS-FREE ACCESS KEYLESS-GO Convenience Package Power Closing Trunk Illuminated Door Sills

At a Glance: Technical Specs

	2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ with EQ Technology​	2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology​
MSRP	$47,2501​	$49,8001​
Powertrain	Rear Permanently Excited Synchronous Electric Motor​	Dual Permanently Excited Synchronous Electric Motors with Front Disconnect Unit​
Drive config.	Rear-Wheel Drive​	4MATIC All-Wheel Drive​
Output	268 hp​	349 hp​
Torque	247 lb-ft​	380 lb-ft​
Battery capacity	85 kWh (usable)​	85 kWh (usable)​
Charging capacity	DC: 320 kW / AC: 9.6 kW​	DC: 320 kW / AC: 9.6 kW​
DC charging time	22 min (10-80% SOC)​	22 min (10-80% SOC)​
Electric range (EPA)	Up to 374 mi​	312 mi​
0-60 mph	6.6 sec (est.)​	4.8 sec (est.)​
Top speed	130 mph (electronically limited)​	130 mph (electronically limited)​

https://media.mbusa.com/releases/release-38c9543bcb6142f7d20a68c4cc02c2b3-mercedes-benz-usa-announces-pricing-for-all-new-electric-cla

Despite the tariffs imposed on Mercedes cars the prices seem very reasonable.