The all-electric, 671-hp Mercedes-AMG CLA45 lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7:32.070, more than three seconds faster than the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, setting a new record for its EV class.
Quick Answer: The all-electric Mercedes-AMG CLA45 lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7:32.070, more than three seconds faster than the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N’s 7:35.42. The 671-hp CLA45 becomes the first officially timed car in the Nürburgring’s new “Electric Compactcars” class and is roughly 13 seconds quicker than the outgoing gas-powered CLA45 S.
Nürburg, Germany: Mercedes-AMG’s first fully electric CLA45 has wasted no time proving its performance credentials, setting a class lap record at the world’s most demanding test track just weeks after its debut.
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The Lap That Set the Record
Driver Kevin Berger piloted the CLA45 4Matic+ to a 7:32.070 lap of the 12.9-mile Nordschleife on Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tires, using the optional AMG Dynamic Plus Package’s Race mode. The tri-motor setup produces up to 671 hp and 1,297 lb-ft of torque. In Race mode, the car’s synthetic engine sounds and simulated gearshifts — available in its AMGFORCE Sport+ mode — are switched off in favor of AMG’s own EV soundscape.
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Nürburgring Nordschleife Lap Time Comparison
| Car | Lap Time | Power |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-AMG CLA45 EV (2026) | 7:32.070 | 671 hp (electric) |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 N | 7:35.42 | 641 hp (electric) |
| BMW M8 Competition | 7:32.79 | 617 hp (gas) |
| Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2022) | 7:33 | 750 hp (electric) |
| Tesla Model S Plaid (2021) | 7:35.579 | ~1,020 hp (electric) |
| CLA45 S (outgoing, gas) | 7:45.34 | 415 hp (gas) |
Why This Matters
The CLA45 is now the fastest car officially timed in the Nürburgring’s newly created “Electric Compactcars” class, beating far heavier and more powerful EVs like the Tesla Model S Plaid despite giving up roughly 350 hp. Globally, this lap adds to a broader trend of compact, EV-based performance sedans — including China’s BYD-adjacent EV performance push and Hyundai’s N division — closing the gap with (and now beating) traditional gas-powered performance benchmarks at the ‘Ring.
AutoAkhbar Verdict
A three-second margin over the Ioniq 6 N might sound small, but at Nürburgring pace that’s a meaningful gap. With AMG promising 27 new models over the next few years, expect this record to be treated as a marketing baseline the brand will keep chasing with future performance EVs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Mercedes-AMG CLA45 EV’s Nürburgring lap time?
The all-electric Mercedes-AMG CLA45 lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes 32.070 seconds.
How much faster is the CLA45 EV than the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N?
The CLA45 EV is more than three seconds faster than the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N’s 7:35.42 lap time around the same track.
How much power does the electric CLA45 have?
The tri-motor Mercedes-AMG CLA45 EV produces up to 671 horsepower and 1,297 lb-ft of torque.
