The Mercedes GLA 250 Plus 2026 officially made its debut in 2026. It is powered by a 85 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 655 km. In terms of performance, the electric motor generates Rear-wheel drive 200 kW (272 hp), enabling an acceleration of 7.3 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). This model is positioned in the market with an estimated price of 55000 USD.
Shifting focus to the alternative, making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Cadillac Escalade IQ AWD was announced in August 2023. At its core, it features a 200 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 724 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces All-Wheel Drive 560 kW (750 hp), allowing it to sprint to 100 km/h in 5 sec 0-60 mph. For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 130000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | 2026 | August 2023 |
| Release date | July 2026 | September 2024 |
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Performance
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| Power | Rear-wheel drive 200 kW (272 hp) | All-Wheel Drive 560 kW (750 hp) |
| Torque | 335 Nm (247 lb-ft) | 1064 Nm (785 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 7.3 sec 0-100 km/h | 5 sec 0-60 mph |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) | - |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 85 kWh usable | 200 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (800V type) | Lithium-ion NCMA (800V type) |
| Driving range | 655 km | 724 km |
| Consumption | 15.1 kWh/100 km | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 9 hours | Type 2 11.5 kW, Type 2 19.2 kW |
| Charging station | CCS 320 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min | CCS |
| Additional | Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | V2H bi-directional charging |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door SUV, 5 seats | 5 door SUV, 4/7 seats |
| Dimensions | 4565 x 1873 x 1604 mm (179.7 x 73.7 x 63.1 in) | 5697 x 2167 x 1934 mm (224.3 x 85.3 x 76.1 in) |
| Weight | 2155 kg unladen, 2635 kg gross | - |
| Wheels size | R18 | R24 |
| Trunk volume | 410 l | 1958 l, 3374 l max |
| Front trunk | 107 l | 345 l |
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Display
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| Center screen | 14" touchscreen | 55" touchscreen (integrated with the driver display) |
| Driver's display | 10.3" | 11" |
| Head-up display | Yes | No |
| Various | 14" passenger display | 11" features settings display, 8" rear seats features settings display |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated front seats | Heated, cooled and ventilated front and rear seats with massage, heated armrests |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof | All-glass roof with variable light transmission, 4 individually controlled zones |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist | Front and rear sensors, 360˚ camera, reversing camera, Remote Auto Parking |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto |
| Miscellaneous | - | Two 12.6" rear passenger displays, 5 climate zones |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system | Front, side, center, rear, head airbag system |
| Driving aids | 5 radars, 8 cameras, 12 sensors. Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist | LiDAR, radars, multiple cameras. Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Front/Rear Pedestrian Braking, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Front Pedestrian Braking With Bicyclist Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Reverse Automatic Braking, Side Bicyclist Alert |
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Misc
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| Price | 55000 USD | 130000 USD |