2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG

Mercedes-Benz has launched the CLA 45 AMG at the 2013 New York international auto show (NYIAS). The CLA 45 AMG has 2.0 Liter four-cylinder turbo engine that has 360 horsepower (180 HP per liter) and 223 lb.ft of torque. this performance helps car accelerated 62 mph in 4.6 seconds. Top speed is 155 mph but electronically limited. this engine mated to 7 speed, dual-clutch AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7 transmision. This engine looks pretty well but this is not naturally aspirated engine! this is 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. Mercedes admit that engine is the most powerful in it's class, even in the planet! If you want to know more, this 2.0-liter engine is hand-built. This is AMG's philosopy "One man, one engine." Also car has 4MATIC systems that is meaning the CLA 45 AMG has all-whell-drive system.

This is not everything, because the CLA45 AMG is equiped racing-derived suspension, brake and steering technology! Suspension front and rear is equped with Mult-Link. Like every AMG high-performance automobile, the CLA45 AMG also incorporates sophisticated axle technology. The AMG sports suspension with its specifically tuned spring/damper units and larger stabilizers ensures high lateral acceleration and a reduced body rolling tendency in fast S-bends. The CLA45 AMG comes standard with AMG light-alloy wheels fitted to 235/40 R 18 size tires. This is what you need from high-performance car. Mercedes is always associated to high-end materials, when we are talking about interior and design. Sport seats wrapped in ARTICO man-made leather and DINAMICA microfibers with red contrasting topstitching, red seat belts, multifunction steering wheel with shif paddles. The CLA 45 AMG consumes 34 mpg (6.9 liter to 100 km).

The 2014 CLA45 can be ordered this spring with first U.S. deliveries beginning in November 2013

2014 CLA45 AMG - $47,450 USD (56,078 EUR  in German)
2014 CLA250 - $29,900

Customer Availability: 

• CLA250 (front-wheel drive) - September 2013
• CLA45 AMG (4MATIC-only) – November 2013
• CLA250 4MATIC – latest Spring 2014

Official Press Information 

Numerous customization options are available for the CLA45 AMG (highlights):

• AMG Exterior Carbon-Fiber package: front splitter, side sill panel inserts and trim on rear fascia in genuine carbon fiber
• AMG carbon-fiber interior trim
• Multi-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels in size 8.0J x 19 fitted with size
  235/35 R 19 tires, in two versions: inlayed in titanium gray with high- sheen finish or painted matt black with high-sheen rim flange
• AMG Night Styling: black anodized beltline trim strip, tailpipes with black-
  chromed finish, radiator grille blades in silver chrome, gloss black painted front splitter, exterior mirrors, side sill panel inserts and rear fascia trim
• AMG Performance steering wheel
• AMG Performance seats
• AMG wheel center cap (for standard 18” AMG light-alloy wheels only)
• Red painted calipers

Key Highlights

• Hand-built AMG 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine
• 355 horsepower, 332 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds
• New, fully-variable performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system
• AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT (Dual-Clutch Technology) 7-speed sports transmission with steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles
• AMG speed-sensitive sports steering
• AMG sport suspension with independent front and rear axles
• AMG high-performance braking system
• AMG sports exhaust system

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG
BASE PRICE	$47,450 USD (56,078 EUR in German)
VEHICLE LAYOUT	4-door sedan, AWD (4MATIC), Front-engine,
ENGINE	AMG 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4; 355 hp, 332 lb.ft of torque
TRANSMISSION	7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT (Dual-Clutch Technology)
TOP SPEED	155 mph (electronically limited)
0-60 MPH	4.5 sec