The Mercedes-Benz CLA BEV has secured a five-star safety rating in Euro NCAP crash tests. The evaluation covered the higher-spec CLA 250+ variant. Euro NCAP is among the most stringent crash testing programs globally. The results highlight the model’s safety performance across multiple parameters.
Overall Safety Scores & Evaluation
The CLA BEV was assessed across four categories. It scored 94 percent in Adult Occupant Protection and 89 percent in Child Occupant Protection. Vulnerable Road Users protection stood at 93 percent, while Safety Assist received 85 percent. These scores contributed to the overall five-star rating.
Adult Occupant Protection Performance
In frontal impact tests, the CLA scored 15.5 out of 16. Protection for critical body areas remained good for front occupants. Rear occupant chest protection was rated adequate. In lateral impact tests, the model again scored 15.5 out of 16. Side pole tests showed marginal chest protection for the driver. Rear impact protection was rated good.
Child Occupant Protection Results
The CLA performed well in child safety tests. Six- and ten-year-old dummies received good protection in frontal impact tests. In lateral impact, head protection for the older dummy was rated adequate. The model scored 23.7 out of 24 in this category. Child seat installation was rated as easy.
Vulnerable Road Users Protection
The CLA scored 32.1 out of 36 in impact protection tests. Head protection for pedestrians and cyclists showed strong results. However, A-pillar areas received a poor rating. The model achieved 26.5 out of 27 in impact mitigation. Systems such as AEB and lane support contributed to these scores.
Safety Assist & Driver Aids
The Safety Assist score stood at 85 percent. Speed assistance systems scored 2.7 out of 3. Lane Support Systems achieved a full score. The model includes driver drowsiness detection. However, it does not feature occupant detection systems. AEB performance showed minor limitations in specific scenarios.
Safety Features & Technology
The CLA BEV includes multiple active safety systems. These include AEB for pedestrians, cyclists, and car-to-car scenarios. Additional features include an active bonnet and lane support systems. These technologies aim to reduce impact severity and improve overall safety.
Prices In India & Variant Range
The Mercedes-Benz CLA BEV is available in three variants. The CLA 200 is priced at ₹55 lakh, while the CLA 250+ costs ₹59 lakh. The Launch Edition is priced at ₹64 lakh. These prices position the model in the premium electric sedan segment.
Market Context & Safety Benchmark
The five-star Euro NCAP rating strengthens the CLA’s position in the luxury EV segment. Safety ratings play a key role in buyer decisions. The results indicate a strong performance across key safety areas. The model competes with other premium electric sedans in India.
Conclusion
The Mercedes-Benz CLA BEV has achieved a five-star rating in Euro NCAP tests. It performs strongly across occupant protection and safety assist categories. While minor limitations exist, the overall results confirm its safety credentials in the premium EV segment.
