Mercedes-AMG CLA Shooting Brake EQ Spied Testing at Nürburgring

On April 10, images of a group of Mercedes-AMG CLA Shooting Brake EQ high-performance electric estate cars undergoing testing at Germany’s Nürburgring circuit were released. The vehicle continues the AMG Line design language, featuring a sporty front bumper, star-pattern headlights, a retractable active rear spoiler, and AMG-specific wheels housing large brake calipers. Along the sides, sharply sculpted side skirts distinguish it from the standard CLA Estate’s straighter lines. Although the front end remains partially camouflaged, newly added side air intakes and a larger lower grille are visible; the main grille is expected to adopt AMG’s signature Panamericana vertical slat design. Powertrain details remain unconfirmed, but reports suggest the car will be equipped with three axial-flux electric motors, delivering a combined output exceeding 500 horsepower (373 kW). It may also feature a dedicated battery pack with higher energy density. For comparison, the current CLA 350 4MATIC is powered by an 85 kWh battery pack and dual motors producing a combined 349 hp, accelerating from 0–100 km/h in 5.0 seconds and offering a WLTP-rated range of 730 kilometers. The interior has not been fully revealed yet, but it is expected to come standard with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14-inch infotainment system, with an optional MBUX Superscreen that includes a display for the front passenger.