After the B-Class and A-Class renewal, Mercedes has updated the most stylish members of the compact range: Mercedes CLA and CLA Shooting Brake.
With 582,531 units sold in 2015 (+25.8% compared with 2014), the compact range from Mercedes registered the highest figure ever for the compact models.
Produced in the new factory from Kecsemet, Hungary, CLA was launched in January 2013 followed by the CLA Shooting Brake in January 2015.
Mercedes has decided relatively soon for a facelift for both models.
The most efficient version is now the CLA 180 d BlueEfficiency Edition with 109 HP 1.5 liter diesel engine mated exclusively with manual transmission which promise an extremely low level of CO2 emissions at 89 g/km (94 g/km for CLA Shooting Brake).
The new CLA 220 4Matic expands the choice for fans of all-wheel drive. The 2 liter turbo engine delivers 184 HP and is mated standard with 7G-DCT automatic transmission.
The top versions Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4Matic Coupe and Shooting Brake got also the updated engine from A 45 AMG with 381 HP and 475 Nm. The new CLA 45 AMG Coupe and Shooting Brake are amongst the most powerful vehicles in their segment, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.2/4.3 seconds.
The design changes have subtly honed the distinctive look of the CLA and CLA Shooting Brake. All models now have a diamond radiator grille in black as standard, plus a new front bumper, while the tailpipe trim panels are now integrated flush into the bumper. A new paintwork shade is available – cavansite blue metallic. The range of available wheels has been also extended. Customers can choose from five 18 inch light-alloy wheels inclusing one in a new 5-twin spoke design in conjunction with AMG Line.
Both models – CLA and CLA Shooting Brake – has updated assistance and safety systems. Active brake Assist known before as Collission Prevention Assist Plus is standard.
Like in case of A and B-Class, the display of the multimedia system has increased from 7 to 8 inch and is available already as an option for Audio 20 USB and Audio 20 CD systems. The new style dials and red needles in the instrument cluster make it easier to read the instruments.
The option list include now LED High Performance headlamps and Hands-free Access as part of the Keyless-Go Comfort package. The last one allow the boot lid or tailgate to be opened (CLA and CLA Shooting Brake) and even closed at CLA Shooting Brake.
The new CLA Coupe will make its debut at the New York Auto Show on March 25 while the updated CLA Shooting brake will be launched on the occasion of the awards ceremony for the laureus World Sports Awards in Berlin on April 17/18 2016. Both models can be ordered from April 2016 and will arrive in showrooms in July 2016.
Here are the complete technical data for the complete range.
| CLA 180 d BE Edition | CLA 180 d | CLA 200 d2 | CLA 220 d1,2 | |
| Number of cylinders/arrangement | 4/in-line | 4/in-line | 4/in-line | 4/in-line |
| Displacement (cc) | 1461 | 1461 | 2143 | 2143 |
| Rated output (kW/hp at rpm) | 80/109 at 4000 | 80/109 at 4000 | 100/136 at 3200-4000 | 130/177 at 3600-3800 |
| Rated torque (Nm at rpm) | 260 at 1750-2500 | 260 at 1750-2500 | 300 at 1400-3000 | 350 at 1400-3400 |
| NEDC fuel consumption (/100 km) urban/extra-urban/combined | 4.0/3.1/3.5(4.1/3.3/3.6) | 4.3/3.3/3.7(4.7/3.8/4.1) | 5.2/3.3/4.0(5.2/3.4/4.1) | 4.9/3.5/4.0(4.8/3.6/4.0) |
| Combined CO2 emissions (g/km) | 89(94) | 98(101) | 104(108) | 104(105) |
| Combined fuel consumption from (l/100 km) | 3.5(3.6) | 4.0-3.7(4.2-3.9) | 4.4-4.0(4.4-4.1) | 4.2-4.0(4.3-4.0) |
| Combined CO2 emissions from (g/km) | 89(94) | 108-98(110-101) | 114-104(115-108) | 111-104(112-105) |
| Efficiency class | A+ (A+) | A+ (A+) | A+ (A+) | A+ (A+) |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 11.6(11.9) | 11.6(11.9) | 9.5(9.7) | 7.7(7.8) |
| Top speed (km/h) | 190(190) | 205(200) | 220(215) | 232(228) |
Figures for versions with manual transmission. In brackets: figures for CLA Shooting Brake. 1 With 7G-DCT as standard; 2 also available with 4MATIC.
Overview of the current petrol models:
| CLA 180 BE Edition | CLA 180 | CLA 200 | CLA 220 4MATIC1 | |
| Number of cylinders/arrangement | 4/in-line | 4/in-line | 4/in-line | 4/in-line |
| Displacement (cc) | 1595 | 1595 | 1595 | 1991 |
| Rated output (kW/hp at rpm) | 90/122 at 5000 | 90/122 at 5000 | 115/156 at 5300 | 135/184 at 5500 |
| Rated torque (Nm at rpm) | 200 at 1250-4000 | 200 at 1250-4000 | 250 at 1250-4000 | 300 at 1200-4000 |
| Fuel consumption, NEDC (l/100 km)
urban/extra-urban/combined |
6.8/4.0/5.0(7.5/4.4/5.5) | 7.4/4.2/5.4(7.4/4.4/5.5) | 7.5/4.3/5.5(7.5/4.5/5.6) | 8.4/5.4/6.5(8.7/5.5/6.7) |
| Combined CO2 emissions (g/km) | 117(126) | 125(128) | 126(130) | 152(154) |
| Efficiency class | B (B) | B (B) | B (B) | C (C) |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 9.0(9.1) | 9.0(9.1) | 8.2(8.5) | 7.1(7.2) |
| Top speed (km/h) | 190(190) | 210(210) | 230(225) | 240(235) |
Figures for versions with manual transmission. In brackets: figures for CLA Shooting Brake. 1 With 7G-DCT as standard.
| CLA 2502 | CLA 250 Sport2, 3 | CLA 45 4MATIC1 | |
| Number of cylinders/arrangement | 4/in-line | 4/in-line | 4/in-line |
| Displacement (cc) | 1991 | 1991 | 1991 |
| Rated output (kW/hp at rpm) | 155/211 at 5500 | 160/218 at 5500 | 280/381 at 6000 |
| Rated torque (Nm at rpm) | 350 at 1200-4000 | 350 at 1200-4000 | 475 at 2250-5000 |
| Fuel consumption, NEDC (l/100 km)
urban/extra-urban/combined |
8.6/5.0/6.4(8.7/5.2/6.6) | 8.9/5.4/6.7[8.8/5.8/6.9] | 9.2/5.6/6.9(9.2/5.6/6.9) |
| Combined CO2 emissions (g/km) | 148(151) | 156[160] | 162(162) |
| Efficiency class | C (C) | D [D] | D (C) |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 6.6(6.8) | 6.5[6.7] | 4.2(4.3) |
| Top speed (km/h) | 240(240) | 250[240] | 250(250) |
Figures for versions with manual transmission. In brackets: figures for CLA Shooting Brake. 1 With 7G-DCT as standard; 2 also available with 4MATIC. 3 In square brackets: figures for CLA 250 Sport 4MATIC Shooting Brake.
