Efficient on the road: The all-new electric Mercedes-Benz CLA combines sustainable design with maximum range.

Mercedes-Benz is putting its Ambition 2039[1]The ambition of the Mercedes-Benz Group is by 2039 to reduce its CO₂ emissions by 90% in its own production, by 80% in the vehicle use phase, where market conditions permit, and by 70% across all relevant stages of the value chain, compared to 2019. In addition, the Mercedes-Benz Group supports qualified climate change mitigation projects that meet recognized standards.
By 2049 at the latest, the Mercedes-Benz Group intends to achieve net-zero. Net-zero means that the CO₂ emissions will be reduced by at least 90% compared to 2019. Remaining CO₂ emissions (< 10%) will be neutralized permanently.
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The all new CLA.

The all-new electric CLA offers customers more of everything: more room, a more elegant look, more comfort, more intelligence and more efficiency compared to its non-electric predecessors – while shrinking the carbon footprint by 40%. Additional carbon reduction measures can increase the savings to as much as two-thirds.

The all-new CLA is the most intelligent vehicle ever developed by Mercedes-Benz. It is putting the company’s Ambition 2039[1]The ambition of the Mercedes-Benz Group is by 2039 to reduce its CO₂ emissions by 90% in its own production, by 80% in the vehicle use phase, where market conditions permit, and by 70% across all relevant stages of the value chain, compared to 2019. In addition, the Mercedes-Benz Group supports qualified climate change mitigation projects that meet recognized standards.
By 2049 at the latest, the Mercedes-Benz Group intends to achieve net-zero. Net-zero means that the CO₂ emissions will be reduced by at least 90% compared to 2019. Remaining CO₂ emissions (< 10%) will be neutralized permanently.
on the road and marks the start of the biggest model offensive in the history of the brand.

This vision becomes reality in the new CLA: The share of recycled materials is higher both in the exterior and interior components. That is the result of assessing materials and processes for different options in the early product development phases (Design for Environment). Equally important is improving material loops through process efficiency and an increased share of recycled materials (Design for Circularity).

Aspects of the new CLA

  • Four times more secondary materials in the thermoplastics than in the previous model, with 50% derived from post-consumer recycled material.
  • Every layer of the seats contains recycled materials – from the seat cover to the seat foam, the substructure, and the metal holders.
  • The wheel arch liners are made of 100% post-consumer recyclate.
  • The jacking points are made entirely from recycled bumpers from end-of-life vehicles.
  • The frunk well contains around 70% recyclate.

In addition, the contributions of aluminium, steel and batteries to the carbon footprint of the production processes were reduced. This further supports decarbonisation of the supply chain.

  • Around 40% of the aluminium used is produced in electrolysis plants powered by renewable energy. This saves a total of around 400 kg CO₂ per vehicle.
  • In the new battery generation, the carbon footprint of each cell is reduced by about 30%.
Mercedes-Benz CLA.

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Sustainability – an overview.

Here you can find an overview with more details of our focus areas and strategy, as well as news and insights on the entire sustainability topic.

Sustainability Overview