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Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ receives five stars from Green NCAP

The CLA was given 91% due to its low level of power consumption and low lifecycle carbon footprint.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ receives five stars from Green NCAP
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Sustainability assessor Green NCAP has presented the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ with EQ Technology with a five-star rating.

The CLA was given 91% due to its low level of power consumption and low lifecycle carbon footprint.

Green NCAP said the CLA was impressively environmentally friendly, despite having a large 90kWh battery and weighing almost two tonnes.

Its lifecycle CO2 emissions were estimated to be equivalent to 119g/km.

Compact, lightweight electric cars with small batteries are typically ranked highest by Green NCAP.

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Green NCAP also commended the hybrid Toyota C-HR for its performance, with 3.5 stars or 66% for overall sustainability.

The C-HR was recognised for its high efficiency in most conditions, but Green NCAP found that emissions levels could be lower in sub-zero cold starts.

It said that improving the exhaust after-treatment and particle filtration could allow the C-HR to sit among the best environmental performers.

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The C-HR’s lifecycle CO2 emissions were calculated to be equivalent to 196g/km, which Green NCAP said was a strong result for a petrol-powered car, but is still behind the best-performing electric models.

Green NCAP gave the Mini Cooper C a three-star rating, commending its low-energy-demand manufacturing process and acceptable fuel efficiency, but said that its lack of hybridisation held it back.

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Its lifecycle CO2 emissions were calculated to be 230g/km.

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The MG HS was given 1.5 stars and scored zero points for propulsion energy efficiency or greenhouse gases, while its lifecycle CO2 emissions were calculated to be 303.7g/km

Green NCAP encouraged customers to consider MG’s wide range of hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric models, which were high-performing.

Dr Aleksandar Damyanov, technical manager at Green NCAP, said: “Green NCAP’s testing gives a glimpse of what the next generation of automotive engineering can achieve.

“Mercedes-Benz has shown that choosing a larger, more versatile car no longer means compromising on environmental integrity. By maximising powertrain efficiency and aerodynamics, Mercedes has created a vehicle that banishes range anxiety and boasts a highly creditable carbon footprint throughout its lifetime.

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“It shows the car industry that Europe’s car makers can, and must, do better.

“At the same time, our findings reinforce the value of robust hybrid technology. The Toyota C-HR performs impressively well in terms of real-world fuel efficiency, though its scores remind manufacturers of the importance of clean and robust exhaust management – even in the most challenging winter conditions.

“For the Mini and the MG HS, the message is simple: there are more efficient electric and hybrid alternatives within their respective families.”

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