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Mercedes has fully revealed the shape of the things to come. After their success with the CLS four-door coupe, which was launch in 2003, the Germans though they should expand into a smaller market.
Slotting below the C-Class sedan, the brand new CLA is still a four-door car, but one that offers a clear focus on style. Its rakish roofline is accompanied by very coupe-like frameless doors.
the German automaker has today announced that prices in Europe will start at €28,977 euros for the CLA 180, producing 122 PS and 200 Nm of torque (prices including 19% in Germany).
The Blue Efficiency version of the same CLA 180 1.6-liter engine leaves the power untouched but cuts the fuel consumption to 5 l/100km combined and lowers CO2 emission to 118 g/km. It’s also a bit slower, taking 9.9 seconds to reach 100 km/h. This eco model costs the same €28,977 as the base CLA 180.
Next up on the list is the CLA 200, which has the same 156 PS version of the turbo 1.6-liter as the C180 would have and costs €31,862. This is slightly faster, taking 8.6 seconds to reach 100 km/h and topping out at 230 km/h.
The most powerful petrol engine is the CLA 250’s 2-liter, which makes 211 PS and 350 Nm of torque. It comes exclusively with a 7G-DCT gearbox and pushes the car to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, and on to a top speed of 240 km/h. The CLA 250 is priced in germany at a €38,675 including tax.
Finally, there’s the only diesel in the range, the CLA 220 CDI, producing 170 PS and 350 Nm of torque from a 2.1-liter engine. It’s the cleanest (109 g/km of CO2) and the most efficient (4.2 l/100km combined) of the bunch, but costs €37,991.
Two chassis and suspension set-ups are available: the comfort suspension and the optional sports suspension that lowers the car by 0 mm (front) and 15 mm (rear). The CLA will also be available with a new 4MATIC all-wheel drive system that has been developed specifically for this car.
The CLA will make its official debut in Europe at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin (15 to 18 January 2013), and will be on sale in this April.
the German automaker has today announced that prices in Europe will start at €28,977 euros for the CLA 180, producing 122 PS and 200 Nm of torque (prices including 19% in Germany).
The Blue Efficiency version of the same CLA 180 1.6-liter engine leaves the power untouched but cuts the fuel consumption to 5 l/100km combined and lowers CO2 emission to 118 g/km. It’s also a bit slower, taking 9.9 seconds to reach 100 km/h. This eco model costs the same €28,977 as the base CLA 180.
Next up on the list is the CLA 200, which has the same 156 PS version of the turbo 1.6-liter as the C180 would have and costs €31,862. This is slightly faster, taking 8.6 seconds to reach 100 km/h and topping out at 230 km/h.
The most powerful petrol engine is the CLA 250’s 2-liter, which makes 211 PS and 350 Nm of torque. It comes exclusively with a 7G-DCT gearbox and pushes the car to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, and on to a top speed of 240 km/h. The CLA 250 is priced in germany at a €38,675 including tax.
Finally, there’s the only diesel in the range, the CLA 220 CDI, producing 170 PS and 350 Nm of torque from a 2.1-liter engine. It’s the cleanest (109 g/km of CO2) and the most efficient (4.2 l/100km combined) of the bunch, but costs €37,991.
Two chassis and suspension set-ups are available: the comfort suspension and the optional sports suspension that lowers the car by 0 mm (front) and 15 mm (rear). The CLA will also be available with a new 4MATIC all-wheel drive system that has been developed specifically for this car.
The CLA will make its official debut in Europe at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin (15 to 18 January 2013), and will be on sale in this April.
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