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===== Mercedes-Benz =====
===== Mercedes-Benz =====


* During the 2023 IAA conference, Mercedes-Benz announced '''a near-production concept of its CLA sedan'''<ref name=":28">https://finance.yahoo.com/news/munich-auto-show-highlights-chinas-191100190.html</ref>'''.'''
* During the 2023 IAA conference, Mercedes-Benz announced '''a near-production concept of its CLA Class'''<ref name=":41">https://media.mercedes-benz.com/press-kit/70b1862a-4b4d-4a1f-b274-62b37648bbbd/article/9a63ac3a-efd8-4b6b-817c-2d22ac9eb878</ref>'''.'''
* The model has a range of more than 750 kilometers (466 miles) on a charge, '''exceeding that of Tesla's refreshed model 3'''<ref name=":28" />'''.'''
* It will be based on its upcoming Mercedes‑Benz Modular Architecture (MMA)<ref name=":41" />.
* The new model will come in the '''first half of 2025.'''
* The new model will be launched in 2025<ref>https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mercedes-cla#:~:text=Range%20for%20the%20EV%20will,earmarked%20for%20launch%20in%202025.</ref>.
* Four models, a four-door coupé, a shooting brake and two stunning SUVs will be rolled out of this concept<ref name=":41" />.
* It will rival the updated Tesla Model 3 that has a range of 629 KM<ref>https://twitter.com/teslaeurope/status/1697420836716564811?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1697420836716564811%7Ctwgr%5E180cacb3be2e7154bade367eb99151c366b8cf5e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theverge.com%2F2023%2F9%2F1%2F23855176%2Ftesla-new-model-3-design-highland</ref>.
* Here are its technical features;
{| class="wikitable"
|+
! colspan="2" |Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class technical data<ref name=":41" />
|-
|Range
|750 kilometers (466 miles) (WLTP)
|-
|Charging time
|up to 400 kilometres (248 miles) in 15 minutes
|-
|Energy consumption
|12 kWh/100 km (5.2 mi/kWh)
|-
|Other features
|Child Presence Detection (CPD), New Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS) that combines AI and
 
supercomputing to provide new level of safetyy and personalization.
|}


===== BMW =====
===== BMW =====
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* CEO Zipse said the Vision Neuw Klasse will be more profitable than their other EV models<ref name=":33">https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-02/bmw-ceo-sees-profit-boost-from-next-generation-electric-cars</ref>.
* CEO Zipse said the Vision Neuw Klasse will be more profitable than their other EV models<ref name=":33">https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-02/bmw-ceo-sees-profit-boost-from-next-generation-electric-cars</ref>.
* The Vision Neue Klasse model will have a range of 800 kilometers (497 miles) and charge from 10% to 80% in under half an hour, which is not so impressive compared to that of its competitors eg Mercedes-Benz EQXX prototype that drove 1,000 kilometre on a charge<ref name=":32" />.
* The Vision Neue Klasse model will have a range of 800 kilometers (497 miles) and charge from 10% to 80% in under half an hour, which is not so impressive compared to that of its competitors eg Mercedes-Benz EQXX prototype that drove 1,000 kilometre on a charge<ref name=":32" />.
* BMW also announced six models that include SUVs and sedans<ref name=":28" />.
* BMW also announced six models that include SUVs and sedans<ref name=":28">https://finance.yahoo.com/news/munich-auto-show-highlights-chinas-191100190.html</ref>.
* The models have '''30% longer range and 30% shorter recharging time''' compared to existing EV models<ref name=":28" />.
* The models have '''30% longer range and 30% shorter recharging time''' compared to existing EV models<ref name=":28" />.
* These models will come to the market in 2025.
* These models will come to the market in 2025.