Mercedes-Benz Salary Sacrifice: Electric Models and Savings
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You can get Mercedes salary sacrifice through The Electric Car Scheme, including the EQA, CLA, GLC, EQE, EQS and G-Class. The cost comes out of your pre-tax salary, with insurance, servicing and maintenance, breakdown cover and road tax (VED) included, and employees typically save 20 to 50% compared with a personal lease.
Below, you'll find the net monthly cost of every trim for a higher-rate taxpayer and how the Benefit in Kind rate affects what you pay, with range, charging and driving notes for each model under a salary sacrifice scheme.
Which Mercedes Electric Cars Can You Salary Sacrifice?
These are the Mercedes trims in our quote tool, with illustrative net monthly costs for a higher-rate taxpayer.
| Mercedes electric trims and net monthly cost | Battery | Net monthly cost, higher-rate taxpayer |
|---|---|---|
| EQA 250+ Sport Executive | 70.5kWh | £940 |
| EQA 300 4MATIC AMG Line Executive | 70.5kWh | £992 |
| CLA 250+ Sport Executive | 85kWh | £516 |
| CLA 200 Sport Executive | 58kWh | £518 |
| CLA 200 AMG Line Executive | 58kWh | £561 |
| CLA 350 4MATIC AMG Line Executive | 85kWh | £678 |
| GLA 250+ AMG Line Executive | 85kWh | £628 |
| GLA 350 4MATIC AMG Line Executive | 85kWh | £770 |
| GLB 250+ Sport Executive | 85kWh | £632 |
| GLB 350 4MATIC AMG Line Premium | 85kWh | £772 |
| GLC 250 Sport | 85kWh | £727 |
| GLC 250 AMG Line Premium | 85kWh | £830 |
| GLC 400 4MATIC Sport | 94kWh | £862 |
| C 400 4MATIC Sport | 94kWh | £978 |
| C 400 4MATIC AMG Line Premium+ | 94kWh | £1,137 |
| EQE 350+ Sport Edition | 96kWh | £1,263 |
| EQE 350+ AMG Line Edition | 96kWh | £1,361 |
| EQS 450 4MATIC AMG Line Premium+ | 118kWh | £1,458 |
| G 580 AMG Line Premium+ | 116kWh | £1,994 |
| EQV 300 Executive Long | 90kWh | £1,652 |
Figures assume a £62,000 salary, 10,000 miles a year, a three-year term and a flat payment profile. The net cost is what you pay after income tax and National Insurance savings, with Benefit in Kind tax included, so your own figure will vary with your salary, mileage and term. You can browse every Mercedes alongside the wider range of salary sacrifice cars.
How Much Does Mercedes Salary Sacrifice Cost?
Salary sacrifice takes the monthly payment from your gross salary, so you pay less income tax and National Insurance. The payment includes insurance, servicing and maintenance, breakdown cover and road tax (VED), with tyres and home charging optional. For a higher-rate taxpayer, the CLA 250+ Sport Executive breaks down like this:
Monthly salary sacrifice, including VAT: £721
Income tax savings: £288
National Insurance savings: £14
Average Benefit in Kind tax over the term: £98
Net cost: £516
Benefit in Kind is the tax on personal use of a company car, and zero-emission cars sit in the lowest bands: 4% in 2026/27, 5% in 2027/28, 7% in 2028/29 (a 2 percentage point rise) and 9% in 2029/30. Petrol and diesel cars face a maximum of 37% in 2026/27, which is why an electric Mercedes costs far less to run under a salary sacrifice scheme.
Higher-rate taxpayers see the biggest savings, because income above £50,270 is taxed at 40% outside Scotland in 2026/27, and The Electric Car Scheme’s salary sacrifice calculator shows your own monthly cost for any trim.
Can I Salary Sacrifice a Mercedes EQA?
Yes, you can salary sacrifice a Mercedes EQA from The Electric Car Scheme. The EQA 250+ Sport Executive is front-wheel drive with a 70.5kWh battery and a WLTP range of up to 345 miles, while the EQA 300 4MATIC AMG Line Executive adds all-wheel drive for up to 266 miles. DC charging peaks at 100kW, which takes the battery from 10 to 80% in about 30 minutes.
For a higher-rate taxpayer, the EQA 250+ Sport Executive costs £1,435 a month including VAT, which falls to a net £940 after tax and National Insurance savings, with £108 of average Benefit in Kind tax over the term. The EQA 300 4MATIC AMG Line Executive nets at £992.
The raised driving position makes town driving and parking straightforward, and adjustable regenerative braking can slow the car enough to cut brake use in traffic. Motorway cruising is quiet, but light steering and noticeable body roll make the EQA less confident on winding rural roads, although Sport mode helps. Rear passengers sit lower because the batteries sit under the rear seats, and folding the rear seats extends the boot.
Mercedes CLA: Four Trims, Range and Monthly Cost
The CLA is in our quote tool in four trims: the CLA 250+ Sport Executive and CLA 350 4MATIC AMG Line Executive with an 85kWh battery, and the CLA 200 Sport Executive and AMG Line Executive with a 58kWh battery. Mercedes lists a WLTP range of 480 miles for the CLA 250+ and 328 miles for the CLA 200, with peak DC charging of 320kW and 200kW and a 405-litre boot on both.
| Mercedes CLA 200 and CLA 250+ compared | CLA 200 | CLA 250+ |
|---|---|---|
| Drive layout | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Usable battery | 58kWh | 85kWh |
| Power | 165kW (224hp) | 200kW (272hp) |
| 0-62mph | 7.5 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| WLTP range | 328 miles | 480 miles |
| Peak DC charging | 200kW | 320kW |
| 10 to 80% charge | 20 minutes | 22 minutes |
| Boot space | 405 litres | 405 litres |
| Illustrative net monthly cost, higher-rate taxpayer | £518 | £516 |
Mercedes prices the CLA 200 Sport from £39,150 on the road. For a higher-rate taxpayer, the net cost runs from £516 for the CLA 250+ Sport Executive to £678 for the CLA 350 4MATIC AMG Line Executive, with the 58kWh CLA 200 trims at £518 and £561.
Mercedes prices the CLA 200 Sport from £39,150 on the road. For a higher-rate taxpayer, the net cost runs from £516 for the CLA 250+ Sport Executive to £678 for the CLA 350 4MATIC AMG Line Executive, with the 58kWh CLA 200 trims at £518 and £561, and the salary sacrifice calculator shows your own figure.
How Does The Mercedes CLA Charge?
The CLA charges at up to 320kW (250+) or 200kW (CLA 200) using an 800V system, according to Mercedes. Mercedes says the CLA 250+ adds 285 to 325km of WLTP range in 10 minutes, roughly 177 to 202 miles, and the CLA 200 adds 175 to 200km, roughly 109 to 124 miles. Parkers reports that the CLA isn't compatible with some older, slower rapid chargers, and that Mercedes plans an update in 2026.
What Is the Mercedes CLA Like Inside?
The CLA has a drag coefficient of 0.21 and a 101-litre front storage area alongside its 405-litre boot, according to The EV Report. A glass roof spanning the whole roof surface is standard, and the dashboard is built around the MBUX Superscreen. Higher trims add premium materials such as Nappa leather, although Parkers notes that some interior plastics feel cheap.
What Technology Does the Mercedes CLA Have?
The CLA runs the fourth-generation MBUX system on Mercedes' new MB.OS software, with a generative AI virtual assistant that recognises emotions, according to Mercedes. Its route planner includes charging stops and available charge points, and driver assistance includes DISTRONIC Distance Assist, Blind Spot Assist and parking assist.
Mercedes GLA, GLB, GLC and C-Class: Which Suits You?
All four are available, covering compact, seven-seat, family SUV and saloon needs.
GLA: a compact SUV in GLA 250+ and GLA 350 4MATIC trims with an 85kWh battery, listed from £45,400. The net cost is £628 and £770
GLB: a seven-seat SUV with an 85kWh usable battery, a WLTP range of 380 miles, 320kW peak charging and a 540-litre boot, from £46,100. The net cost is £632 for the GLB 250+ Sport Executive and £772 for the GLB 350 4MATIC AMG Line Premium
GLC: a 94kWh battery in the GLC 400 4MATIC, with a WLTP range of 405 miles, 330kW peak charging, with the GLC 250 Sport from £55,495. The net cost is £727 for the GLC 250 Sport, £830 for the GLC 250 AMG Line Premium and £862 for the GLC 400 4MATIC Sport
C-Class: the C 400 4MATIC with a 94kWh battery, at a net £978 in Sport trim and £1,137 in AMG Line Premium+ trim
Mercedes EQS: The Flagship Electric Saloon
The EQS 450 4MATIC AMG Line Premium+ with a 118kWh battery is in our quote tool, and it's Mercedes' flagship electric saloon, with a hatchback-style roofline, a quiet cabin and optional rear-axle steering that makes parking and tight turns easier for a car this long.
For a higher-rate taxpayer, the EQS costs £2,030 a month, including VAT, which falls to a net £1,458 after tax and National Insurance savings, with an average £280 Benefit in Kind tax over the term.
Is the Mercedes EQV the Right Choice for a Large Family?
Yes, if you need the space. The EQV 300 Executive Long in our quote tool has a 90kWh battery and is a seven-seat people carrier based on the V-Class, so it suits large families and passenger transport more than a solo commute.
For a higher-rate taxpayer, the EQV costs £2,504 a month including VAT, which falls to a net £1,652 after £1,002 of income tax savings and £50 of National Insurance savings, with £200 of average Benefit in Kind tax over the term.
Mercedes EQE: Electric Saloon Costs and Charging
The EQE 350+ is in our quote tool in Sport Edition and AMG Line Edition trims, both with a 96kWh battery. EV Database lists a 430-litre boot and a peak charging speed of 173kW, which takes the battery from 10 to 80% in about 30 minutes.
The EQE is a refined electric saloon, though the sloping roofline limits rear visibility and the rear seat suits two adults better than three. For a higher-rate taxpayer, the Sport Edition costs £1,919 a month including VAT, which falls to a net £1,263, while the AMG Line Edition costs £2,069 a month, which falls to a net £1,361.
Can You Get the Electric Mercedes G-Class Through Salary Sacrifice?
Yes, the G 580 AMG Line Premium+ is in our quote tool. It keeps the G-Class's boxy shape and off-road focus, with four individually controlled electric motors producing 579bhp. Mercedes lists a WLTP range of 291 miles, peak DC charging of 210kW and a price of £154,870 on the road for this trim.
For a higher-rate taxpayer, the G 580 AMG Line Premium+ costs £2,860 a month, including VAT, which falls to a net £1,994 after £1,144 in income tax savings and £57 in National Insurance savings, with an average £335 in Benefit in Kind tax over the term.
Mercedes Salary Sacrifice FAQs
Can You Salary Sacrifice a Mercedes?
Yes, if your employer offers a salary sacrifice scheme through The Electric Car Scheme, you can choose from Mercedes models including the EQA, CLA, GLC, EQE, EQS, G-Class and EQV. The payment comes from your gross salary, so you pay less income tax and National Insurance. Your employer must offer the scheme first, and the calculator shows your own monthly cost.
What Is the Benefit in Kind Rate on a Mercedes EV?
The Benefit in Kind rate on a zero-emission Mercedes is 4% in 2026/27. It rises to 5% in 2027/28, 7% in 2028/29 and 9% in 2029/30, while petrol and diesel cars face a maximum of 37% in 2026/27. The Benefit in Kind rate is applied to the car's list price and shapes the tax you pay each month.
Does Mercedes Salary Sacrifice Need a Credit Check?
Salary sacrifice doesn't usually involve a personal credit check. Affordability rules still apply, including that salary sacrifice can't reduce your pay below the National Minimum Wage, which is £12.71 an hour for workers aged 21 and over from 1 April 2026.
Which Mercedes Is Cheapest Through Salary Sacrifice?
The CLA 250+ Sport Executive has the lowest net monthly cost at £516 for a higher-rate taxpayer. The CLA 200 Sport Executive follows at £518 and the CLA 200 AMG Line Executive at £561. The GLA 250+ AMG Line Executive (£628) and GLB 250+ Sport Executive (£632) are next, and you can compare them with other salary sacrifice cars.
Can I Get a Used Mercedes EV Through Salary Sacrifice?
Used electric cars are available through salary sacrifice, although the choice of Mercedes models changes over time. Used EVs come with verified battery health, the same all-inclusive package as new cars and delivery in as little as 14 days, and you can browse the current used electric car salary sacrifice range.
Choosing a Mercedes Through Salary Sacrifice
Find the Mercedes that suits your budget. Get a quote with The Electric Car Scheme to see 200+ new and used electric cars, the all-inclusive monthly payment and the monthly cost for your pay.
Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change, and all figures here are illustrative. For current rules on company benefits, see HMRC's guidance on tax on benefits in kind.
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Last updated: 22.10.26
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