Mercedes-Benz has presented the new 2014 CLA 45 AMG at the 2013 New York Auto Show.
The philosophy behind this four-door mid-series coupe matches that of the successful CLS 63 AMG, the trendsetter among four-door high-performance coupes.
As expected, it is powered by the same engine as A45 AMG. A turbocharged 2.0 liter four-cylinder petrol with 360HP (265 kW) and 450Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).
The engine is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7 transmission sending power to a front-biased 4MATIC all-wheel drive system.
Another special feature designed to enhance dynamic performance and driving enjoyment is the so-called “Momentary M mode”. In C and S mode, this enables the driver to activate manual mode (“M”) without having to remove a hand from the steering wheel, by pressing the “up” or “down” shift paddle once. In Momentary M mode the driver experiences the dynamism and performance of gear-shifting in manual mode in all the automatic driving programmes, with automatic up-shifting on meeting the rpm limit into the bargain. This allows the driver to devote his full attention to the vehicle’s impressive performance.
Other highlights include AMG independent sports suspension, 3-stage ESP with Curve Dynamic Assist, a set of 18” AMG alloy wheels fitted with performance tires.
Here comes the interesting part. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG is priced from €56,078 for European market and just $47,450 (around €37,000). Nobody knows, why the same car has almost 20,000 difference in price…
| Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG | |
| Displacement | 1991 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 83.0 x 92.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.6 : 1 |
| Output | 265 kW (360 hp) at 6000 rpm |
| Max. torque | 450 Nm at 2250-5000 rpm |
| Engine weight (dry) | 148 kg |
| Maximum engine speed | 6700 rpm |
| Power density | 133 kW (181 hp) |
| Peak pressure | up to 140 bar |
| Maximum charge pressure | 1.8 bar |
| Fuel consumption NEDC combined | 6.9 – 7.1 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 161 – 165 g/km |
| Efficiency class | C – D |
| Emissions standard | EU6 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h* |
*Electronically limited
Source: Mercedes-Benz
