Updated family Mercedes-Benz CLA 2016-2017 is prepared for the first serious review, which is timed to coincide with the New York car salon. The restyled model, available as a four-door coupe and Shooting Brake station wagon, received a number of point improvements in appearance and interior design, a slightly adjusted engine range, and expanded equipment. The available photographic materials and specifications novelties.
Inspection of the bow of the restyled version Mercedes CLA allows you to establish only small differences with the design of the pre-reform car. The front bumper, which received a different air intake architecture, and the radiator grill were subjected to slight adjustments. The false radiator has changed very little, generally retaining the same configuration with many miniature chrome elements and a large manufacturer's emblem, from which two beams diverge to the sides. The bumper in the new version looks no worse than its predecessor, giving the model aggression and excitement. Depending on the modification, the lower edge of the bumper can be decorated with a silver or black stripe, which adds a certain zest to this exterior element.
The shape of the front and rear optics car after the update remained unchanged, but the content has improved. As an option for the 2016-2017 Mercedes CLA, High Performance LED headlights are offered, which form a soft light and have ultra-low power consumption. Rear adaptive lights are able to independently change the intensity depending on the lighting (there are three levels of brightness for brake lights and direction indicators).
The sports versions of the Mercedes CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC differ from the usual ones in a more extravagant exterior design that involves the installation front bumper with improved streamlining and high-gloss black trim, a compact spoiler on the trunk lid (in the four-door version), as well as a specially configured rear diffuser. Aerodynamic performance models of the CLA family are inaccessible to any of the competitors. Drag coefficient 0.22 ( CLA modification 180) was achieved thanks to the careful study of the external body contours, engine compartment and bottom shape.
The palette of body shades of the restyled model has been replenished with a new color - cavansite blue metallic. Also in the arsenal of the car were five options rims 18" light alloy.
Salon four- and five-door versions Mercedes CLA 2017 model year changed to a lesser extent than the exterior. Here it was decided to confine ourselves to replacing the 8-inch multimedia display with a thinner and more stylish counterpart, adjusting colors finishing materials and revision of the design of some controls. In particular, the instrument cluster has acquired a brighter and more contrasting display, which significantly improved readability. Returning to the multimedia system, we note its widest possibilities, which include, among other things, the easy connection of smartphones via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interfaces.
If we talk about the comfort of placement, then in a four-door, the front seats look much more preferable than the rear ones. The buckets of the first row seats are densely padded, clearly fixing the body and not releasing it even in the tightest turns. Behind the sloping coupe roof significantly reduces headroom, so that tall riders run the risk of resting their heads on the ceiling. At the same time, there is clearly no shortage of space in the knee area. Access to impressive luggage compartment(470 or 495 liters depending on the body type) owners of the updated version of the car will be able to get in a contactless way by swiping their foot under the rear bumper.
Specifications Mercedes-Benz CLA 2016-2017
The line of diesel modifications of the model has replenished version of Mercedes CLA 180d BlueEfficiency with a 1.5-liter engine producing 109 hp. (260 Nm), working in conjunction with a 6-speed mechanical box. A coupe equipped with such a tandem consumes about 3.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, a station wagon consumes 0.1 liters more. Other diesel modifications - Mercedes CLA 200d (136 hp) and Mercedes CLA 220d (177 hp)
The petrol analogue of the 180d BlueEfficiency version is the Mercedes CLA 180 BlueEFFICIENCY, powered by a 1.6-liter engine with 122 hp output. (200 Nm). The engine is also aggregated with 6MKPP, consuming 5.5 liters in the combined cycle.
The model also has the following petrol modifications: Mercedes CLA 200 (1.6 l, 156 hp), Mercedes CLA 220 4MATIC (2.0 l, 184 hp) and Mercedes CLA 250 4MATIC (2.0 l, 211 hp) Each of them provides for the installation in pair with the engine of the seven-speed “automatic” 7G-DCT with dual clutch.
"Charged" Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 got more high-torque power plant even before the update. A 2.0-liter 381-horsepower gasoline turbo unit with a maximum torque of 475 Nm is installed on the hood of the car. Working together with the SpeedShift DCT 7 box, the engine provides a four-door acceleration to 100 km / h in 4.2 seconds, a five-door - in 4.3 seconds. The average fuel consumption is about 6.9 liters per "hundred".
Suspension CLA is made according to the scheme with front MacPherson struts and rear multi-link design. Optionally, you can order an adaptive suspension Dynamic Select with four settings: Comfort, Sport, Eco and Individual.
Acceptance of orders for Mercedes CLA 2016-2017 should begin this summer. Russian prices will become known later, however, according to preliminary data, they should not differ much from pre-styling ones.
Modifications and price of Mercedes CLA in Russia
The updated Mercedes CLA family has reached the Russian market as follows: CLA 200, CLA 250 4MATIC and AMG CLA 45 4MATIC. All of these modifications are presented in sedan (coupe) and station wagon body styles. The four-door version of the Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 is priced at 2,180,000 rubles, the five-door Shooting Brake costs 2,240 rubles.
A “charged” Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC, regardless of body type, can be purchased for 3,390,000 rubles.
Photo Mercedes CLA 2016-2017
Photo Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 2016-2017
The Mercedes CLA 200 was first released in 2013. This is a compact sedan that is very similar to its older brothers. Not appearance, but the level of equipment and comfort. However, this car is brand new. The German manufacturer has brought to the attention of potential buyers a niche of fairly inexpensive (for Mercedes) youth sedans. Manufacturers, releasing this model, expected that it would quickly become popular and be bought by many. And their plan worked.
The Mercedes CLA 200 is distinguished by a daring body, sporty bumpers, a radiator grille, which is called a diamond, beautiful and stylish stamps on the sidewalls and, of course, very spectacular optics. The back looks especially attractive. She received a rather peculiar drop-shaped form. In the general flow, it is impossible not to notice. The length of the car is not very large - only 4630 mm. And the wheelbase accounts for 2699 mm. This model is 1431 mm high and 1777 mm wide. So the model turned out to be really compact. The total weight of the car is 1915 kilograms. True, the top-end version, which became known as the CLA 250, weighs 50 kilograms heavier.
Interior
Now a few words about the salon. Mercedes CLA 200 is a car that is designed to ensure that the driver sitting behind the wheel gets real pleasure from the process of driving this car. This time, manufacturers thought a little less about the comfort of passengers. But this does not mean that they will not be comfortable. Yes, the back of the body had to be squeezed. However, according to reviews, there is still enough space for everyone, despite the fact that there is a narrow doorway and a large central tunnel at the back. But spacious above the head and in the legs. And the seating is pretty comfortable too.
But in the front, everything is perfect. You feel the fullness of freedom, and incredibly comfortable chairs with lateral support will definitely please connoisseurs of convenience. The control panel is very nice looking. Reviews note the high-quality finish and the practical, ergonomic layout of all controls. And this picture is complemented by a comfortable, pleasant steering wheel and informative. By the way, the trunk of this model is roomy, even if the car belongs to the category of compact ones. 470 liters - that's its volume.
Technical features
Mercedes CLA 200 offered to buyers Russian Federation in two versions. So, the first is equipped with an in-line four-cylinder power unit, the volume of which is 1.6 liters. DOHC chain driven, 16 timing valves, direct injection fuel, a low-inertia turbocharged compressor and a system for changing the phases of gas distribution - all this has this engine. Good scores! In addition, the motor is made of lightweight material - aluminum - and complies with all Euro-6 standards. The power of this motor is 156 “horses”. The engine works in tandem with a seven-band robotic transmission. This is a 7G-DCT gearbox. The model accelerates to “hundreds” in 8.5 seconds. And its maximum is 230 kilometers per hour. Consumption, by the way, is not very large - approximately 5.5 liters in the combined cycle.
Top modification
There is also a top version of the car. Such a Mercedes CLA 200 is equipped with a 2-liter 4-cylinder power unit, which, like the engine described above, runs on 95 gasoline. Its manufacturers also made of aluminum. In equipment this engine includes DOHC timing for 16 valves, featuring a chain drive. The unit also has direct fuel injection, but not ordinary, but with special piezo injectors. Turbocharging, as well as a variable valve timing system, is also available. The maximum that this machine can produce is 211 “horses”. Like the “younger” unit, this motor is controlled by a 7-band “robot”. He, along with the engine, accelerates the car to “weave” in 6.7 seconds. And the maximum speed is 240 kilometers per hour. Fuel, of course, the top version requires more - 6.2 liters per hundred kilometers.
Design features
The basis car Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 lay down the MFA platform, which became known for A-class cars - hatchbacks. The front part is made of extruded aluminum and high-strength steel. It is supported by a 4-link independent suspension. Interestingly, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 - front wheel drive car, but thanks to this design, it became possible to make the installation of an all-wheel drive system. The machine has disc brakes, front, by the way, are ventilated. The steering wheel has a powerful electromechanical amplifier, which can change the gear ratio. There is also a built-in function to inform the driver about the required direction of the steering wheel. It turns on automatically: either when a person is driving in conditions strong wind or when an emergency brake is applied.
And manufacturers have improved the chassis. CLA 200 - Mercedes, whose performance is really good - pleases its owners with its design. So, for example, its rear subframe was attached to the body not in the traditional way, but through elastic modern supports. And decided to equip bearings made of rubber.
Security level
Mercedes CLA 200 reviews are positive, and this is not surprising. After all, in this car everything is done well and with high quality. I would like to pay special attention to such important point as the safety of passengers and driver. There are seven in the configuration, including a knee one - for the driver. There is also a safety steering column, a composite drive shaft that folds in case of an accident. During test drives and crash tests conducted by EuroNCAP in 2013, this car earned five stars for safety. The model really showed great result. Even in terms of pedestrian safety (and all because the developers have implemented a system due to which the hood rises at the time of the collision).
Equipment
What equipment does the Mercedes CLA 200 boast? The review clearly shows that there are a lot of elements that could please a potential buyer. Alloy wheels 16 inches, bi-xenon headlights with automatic leveling and EBD system+ ABS, ASR, ESP, BAS. Inside there is everything you need. And even a preventive braking system. Needless to say, there is even a function to monitor the state of the driver! Also, the model was equipped with an electric parking brake, a tire pressure sensor, an on-board computer with a wide color display and cruise control. But this list is far from complete. climate control, side mirrors, equipped with a heating function, a full electronic package, power adjustment, a good practical steering wheel with several functions (the screen width is 5.8 inches!), six powerful speakers, central locking, an alarm and even an immobilizer - the manufacturers decided to complete all this this model. Really impressive. You can’t even say what might be missing in such a car.
Price
So, at the very beginning it was said that this is not a very expensive car. How much does a Mercedes CLA 200 cost? The price of the car in 2014 started at 1,370,000 rubles. The all-wheel drive version then cost buyers 1,670,000 rubles. Now, a new 2015 model with styling from AMG and with all the functions that can only be in a car (the list is even more extensive than the one given in the example above) can be bought for two million rubles. But there are also used options, but in excellent condition. For example, a 2013 car with a mileage of 120,000 kilometers can cost about 1,100,000 rubles. So there is a choice. And if you want to become the owner of such a car, and besides, there is such an opportunity, you should not miss it.
Mercedes has in its arsenal one of the widest model ranges among all automotive corporations. Despite high prices, german cars are in high demand. For example, Mercedes CLA 200. This new sedan, designed to occupy a niche between the A and C classes of the company. It is about him that will be discussed below.
Appearance
In the exterior of the car, all the features and forms that tell us about "pedigree" and belonging to the Mercedes company are clearly visible. The front of the sedan completely repeats the A-class in its design. The rear end copies the previous generation CLA.
The paradox of the car is that the original version with two side doors looks less aesthetic than the 5-door. The class of the 5-door coupe itself was invented in the company and found its implementation, first in the form of the successful CLS, and now the Mercedes CLA 200. Listing all the frills of style, lines, and design in verbal form makes little sense. It is better to enjoy the photos or consider this offer live. When you get acquainted with CLA, you understand and realize the high cost of the model - the payment for each well-thought-out design element and line is fully justified.
So, the aggressive and sporty design of the standard version perfectly complements the AMG package with aggressive body kit and exhaust.
The only claim to the appearance of the coupe is the back. Due to the narrow wheelbase, the design looks out of place and does not give the impression of a squat sports car.
What is inside?
Let's go to the salon. Everything here is very much reminiscent of the A class: the front panel, trim and pseudo-sport seats. Comfort and nobility are felt in everything, but there is not enough aggression with sports. In this case, again, the AMG package comes to the rescue. If the AMG package looks out of place in the older A-class ( sports steering wheel, pads and bucket seats), then this tuning is just right for a 4-door coupe.
The whole essence of this class of car is revealed when moving to the rear row of seats. The front is a full-fledged coupe for two. Landing and comfort do not cause any complaints (it would be strange to make claims regarding the comfort of Mercedes cars). And from behind you feel all the delights of the 2 + 2 layout. Getting into the back row without headbutting takes some practice. Because of such trifles, the car is difficult to perceive as a full-fledged sedan. But as a 2+2 coupe, the CLA does the job perfectly: outperforms its 2-door rivals in terms of convenience. And at the same time remains a coupe.
About the trunk is worth mentioning separately. Its volume leaves 460 liters. The kit does not include a spare wheel, but only a set of tools. For everyday transport of suitcases or bags this option not suitable, but once a week to take bags or potatoes to the country is an achievable goal. It is possible to transport long lengths only when ordering a hatch in the trunk wall for a fee. Still, the Mercedes CLA 200 is primarily aimed at the comfort of the driver and passengers, and not at the transportation of goods.
Characteristics of the Mercedes CLA 200
Let's move on to the technical specifications. On Russian market the model came in two versions - CLA 200 and 250. Next, we will talk about the first. The 250 version boasts all-wheel drive and a 211-horsepower engine, but its price tag approaches that of a full-fledged E-class. Therefore, only ardent fans of the CLA model will most likely pay attention to this equipment.
The CLA 200 version is content with a modest 156 horsepower and 8 seconds of acceleration to 100 km / h. These indicators cannot be called bad or unworthy, but the car still does not match its sporty and aggressive appearance.
The course of the coupe is smooth, when you press the pedal, the car does not break away, but gradually, but surely picks up speed. Even in sports modes the driver will not feel the drive and speed. The whole car is tuned for a comfortable ride, not a violation road rules and overtaking.
Consider the technical characteristics and cost. From official dealers, you can purchase the "Urban" and "Sport" versions. The latest equipment is a little more expensive than the first - 2,180,000 rubles against 2,220,000 rubles. For this money you get 156 Horse power, a 1.6-liter engine (gasoline), front-wheel drive and acceleration to hundreds in 8.3 seconds.
Advantages and disadvantages
Let's analyze the reviews, pros and cons Mercedes CLA 200. Based on one review, it is difficult to decide on a car. After looking at the reviews on the Mercedes CLA 200, we can conclude that most owners this car decided to buy because of the uniqueness of the model, and not because of the practical qualities or technical characteristics. According to owner reviews posted on different resources, you can make an approximate list of pros and cons that will help with the choice.
So, let's list the advantages:
- unique and inimitable design;
- technical equipment and comfort;
- economical engine;
- obedient behavior on the road and softness, despite low-profile tires;
- 4 seats with a coupe body;
- sufficient luggage space;
- low cost compared to the E-class.
And here are the disadvantages:
- low ground clearance Mercedes CLA 200 (125 mm) in the AMG package;
- many note the mediocre sound insulation of the cabin;
- high maintenance cost.
Outcome
To get a complete picture of the behavior of the car, it is advisable to conduct a test drive with official dealer. CLA will not suit everyone, and not everyone will be able to understand the essence of this coupe. If you like the car at first sight, then you can hardly choose anything else.
With the launch of the Mercedes-Benz CLA compact sedan in 2013, which is absolutely no different from its older brothers in terms of equipment and comfort, the German automaker has opened up a completely new niche for relatively affordable youth sedans, which, by design, should introduce brand Mercedes wider audience. It is worth noting that the idea worked and the Mercedes-Benz CLA is gaining popularity in many markets. The CLA-class sedan also sells well in Russia, where it is presented in two versions, not counting the tuning version from AMG.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is a youth sedan with corresponding bold body contours, sporty bumpers, a “diamond” radiator grille, attractive sidewall stamps and stylish optics, especially the rear, which received artsy teardrop-shaped shapes that stand out perfectly in the general flow. The length of the Mercedes-Benz CLA sedan is only 4630 mm, while the wheelbase is modest for a Mercedes car of 2699 mm, the width of the sedan does not exceed 1777 mm, and the height is limited to 1431 mm. The curb weight of the car in the basic version of the CLA200 is 1430 kg, the top version of the CLA250 is slightly heavier - 1480 kg. The total mass is respectively equal to 1915 and 1965 kg.
The interior of the Mercedes-Benz CLA is designed first for the driver, then for front passenger, but the rear riders got much less comfort and this is to blame compact dimensions car, forcing the manufacturer to minimize the rear end of the body. If you briefly list all the inconveniences of the back row, then there is a narrow doorway that complicates landing, cramped space above your head and a large central tunnel, in fact, excluding the placement of a third passenger (unless the child in the center will feel more or less comfortable). However, in part, all this is offset by sufficient legroom and comfortable seat relief.
No front serious problems No. Here, completeness of freedom, comfortable seats with good lateral support and comfortable relief are already in the base, a pleasant-looking front panel with quality finish and ergonomic arrangement of controls, an informative instrument panel and a comfortable steering wheel. small problems there is perhaps with visibility due to heavily littered racks windshield and small in size rear window, so it can be difficult in tight parking lots. Of the other noticeable disadvantages, we note only the sound insulation, which is quite good, but still inferior in quality to the more expensive counterparts in the Mercedes brand.
But the trunk, despite the compact dimensions of the car, is quite roomy and “ready to take on board” up to 470 liters of cargo. But the process of loading / unloading will often cause inconvenience due to the narrow opening of the trunk lid and the high loading height.
Specifications. As mentioned above, in Russia coupe sedan Mercedes-Benz CLA-class is presented in two versions.
The younger version of the CLA200 is equipped with a 4-cylinder in-line gasoline unit with a displacement of 1.6 liters (1595 cm3), 16-valve chain-driven DOHC timing, direct fuel injection with a pressure of 200 bar, variable valve timing and a fast-response turbocharger. The engine is made of aluminum, fully complies with the requirements of the Euro-6 environmental standard and prefers gasoline of a grade not lower than AI-95. Its maximum power is declared by the manufacturer at the level of 156 hp available at 5300 rpm. The peak torque of the motor, in turn, is reached at 1250 rpm and is held up to 4000 rpm at around 250 Nm. Paired with a 1.6-liter engine, an uncontested 7-speed robotic gearbox 7G-DCT with two wet clutches. With its help, the junior motor is able to accelerate the Mercedes-Benz CLA200 from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds. The maximum speed of the sedan is limited to 230 km / h. As for fuel consumption, in the combined cycle, the CLA200 modification consumes about 5.6 liters of gasoline.
The top modification for Russia CLA250 received a 2.0-liter (1991 cm3) 4-cylinder power unit, which also runs on gasoline and complies with Euro-6 standards. In equipment this motor, made of aluminum, includes a 16-valve DOHC timing belt with a chain drive, direct fuel injection with new generation piezo injectors, a variable valve timing system and a turbocharger with an operating pressure of 1.9 bar. Max Power the flagship engine is 211 hp. at 5500 rpm, and the peak of its torque falls at around 350 Nm and is available at 1200 - 4000 rpm. Like the younger engine, the flagship received a 7-speed “robot” as an assistant, with which it is able to accelerate the sedan from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.7 seconds or provide a “maximum speed” of 240 km / h. In terms of fuel appetite, the older engine is, of course, more voracious - in the combined cycle it needs 6.2 liters per 100 kilometers.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is built on the modular MFA platform, known from A-class hatchbacks. The front of the sedan, made, by the way, mainly of high-strength steels and extruded aluminum, is supported by a traditional independent suspension with MacPherson struts, and the rear is based on a 4-link independent design, which implies the possibility of mounting an all-wheel drive system. The fact is that the CLA200 modification is supplied only in front-wheel drive, and the CLA250 version is available in Russia exclusively with the 4Matic plug-in all-wheel drive system based on a multi-plate clutch with electro-hydraulic control. All wheels of the Mercedes-Benz CLA-class sedan use disc brake mechanisms, while the front discs are ventilated. The rack and pinion steering mechanism is supplemented with an electromechanical power steering with variable gear ratio and the function of informing the driver about the desired direction of turning the steering wheel when driving in conditions of strong side wind, car drift and emergency braking.
We add that the Mercedes-Benz CLA chassis has undergone a special calibration to ensure optimal handling, and also received a number of design elements that increase the smoothness of the ride and acoustic comfort in the cabin. More specifically, the rear subframe is attached to the body via new generation elastic mounts, stabilizers roll stability equipped with rubber bearings, and the springs received a special elastic coating.
Good Mercedes-Benz CLA and in terms of ensuring the safety of the driver and passengers. Already in the base, the car is equipped with seven airbags, including a knee airbag for the driver, a safety steering column, a composite drive shaft in the all-wheel drive version, folding in the event of an accident, and also receives several programmable deformation zones in the front of the body. In EuroNCAP crash tests in 2013, the Mercedes-Benz CLA earned a full 5 stars for safety, showing excellent result even in terms of pedestrian protection in the event of a collision (due to the use of a special system that lifts the hood).
Options and prices. In the basic equipment of the Mercedes-Benz CLA, the manufacturer included 16-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon optics with auto-corrector and headlight washer, ABS + EBD, BAS, ESP, ASR systems, a preventive braking system, a driver monitoring system, a brake pad wear sensor, electric parking brake, tire pressure sensor, on-board computer with 4.5" display, cruise control, fabric interior, climate control, full power accessories, heated and electrically adjustable side mirrors, multifunctional steering wheel, multimedia system with 5.8-inch display, 6 speakers and AUX / USB support, immobilizer, central locking and alarm.
Price Mercedes modifications-Benz CLA200 in 2014 starts at 1,370,000 rubles, price all-wheel drive sedan Mercedes-Benz CLA250 - 1,670,000 rubles.
When a brand becomes a legend, it condemns itself to constant talk about "it's not the same anymore" and that its new product is "not real". This has always been the case, and the reason here is often not in the quality of the product, but in the feelings of the buyer.
Each of us had a time when the trees were big and the Mercedes were real. Ten years will pass current generation children will grow up and grumble at some 2027 Mercedes, remembering the CLA as the standard for an affordable premium car.
These thoughts involuntarily come to my mind when I see several boys in the yard enthusiastically discussing my bright red test Mercedes CLA. They love everything about it: how the big (maybe even too much) star on the grille shines in the sun, the sloping coupe body and the sporty AMG body kit (they aspirate the letters AMG like a magic spell). And in itself, this conversation of theirs already shows that CLA has been baptized.
In the same way, for more than a hundred years, children from different eras have stuck around the Mercedes of their time and, admiring them, dreamed when they grow up to buy the same ones for themselves. The problem is that while they were growing up, the “same” ones were discontinued, and new models far from always compare with the image of the ideal Mercedes that has developed in my head since childhood, simply because a fantasy car will always be better than a reality car. .
But here's my reality for you: now I'm driving around Moscow in a brand new Mercedes CLA, and it almost 100% satisfies my automotive desires and ambitions.
CLA: Machine and Reality
The interior of the CLA is purely Mercedes in terms of a slightly austere but well-thought-out design and materials that are pleasant and expensive to the touch. The engine, despite the fact that under the hood is a basic turbocharged 1.6 with a capacity of 156 “horses”, more than covers all urban needs: it allows you to quickly start from traffic lights (acceleration to 100 km / h - 8.5 seconds), easily wedge into the stream and to instantly accelerate for overtaking somewhere on the Third Ring Road or the Moscow Ring Road, especially if you put the car in Sport mode.
In this mode, the gas pedal, steering wheel and 7G-DCT 7-speed robot make the Mercedes CLA react to your movements as if you prick it with a needle (or spur it - whatever you like): the CLA immediately starts stubbornly tilting the speedometer needle to the right with a roar and obediently with with passion to draw the trajectory of even the most sharp turn. Considering that a significant part of the buyers of this model are young people, such habits are exactly what you need. And all for the same reason it is good that already in the standard equipment there are many systems that will insure a not too experienced or overly impulsive driver.
In general, here it is necessary to give Mercedes due - at all times their cars (and hence their owners) were the first to receive all the best that was at that time in the auto industry, and this concerns security systems in the first place. So, the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the system exchange rate stability(ESP) at one time, it was on cars with a three-ray star on the hood that they entered this world, and today they have already become mandatory for installation on all cars. Why? The answer is simple: these clever electronics save lives, and it is significant that Mercedes was the first in the world to realize this fact.
So the company from Stuttgart has never been afraid of innovative and breakthrough things, and this did not prevent Mercedes engineers from preserving the rich heritage of the past in their cars.
In the "Mercedes", as few other cars on this planet, one can feel the pedigree and breed. That is why it is so pleasant to test their models generation after generation, literally feeling in your own skin how this German cars it was possible, changing, not to dissolve its essence in the new.
CLA is no exception. He is the son of his parents and the crown prince, who in the future will rightfully be able to claim the throne and the throne. And in this sense, the CLA is the ideal first Mercedes in life, because it is so nice to get used to the good with it.
However, CLA is good not only as a starting point, but also as a destination, because if you have never owned a Mercedes before, it will immediately let you know for what such merits the cars of this brand received their completely unique status in vast and overpopulated world of machines. This status is measured not only and not so much in price or prestige, but in the legend of the brand. Agree, few other machines have managed to enter the folklore so tightly to become a proper name and the hero of jokes in which, mind you, they never laughed at the machine itself - it was done too seriously. This serious approach is also visible on the list of CLA security systems.
CLA electronics: saving and entertaining
ESP, Adaptive Brake with Hold, Collision Prevention Assist, Pedestrian Active Hood, 5 Airbags, Side Curtains, Light and Rain Sensors, Traffic Sign Recognition…Mercedes CLA leaves not much room for error. The boys, who in the 80s dreamed of the 190th Mercedes, could not have such an arsenal by definition.
What else they didn’t have was the 8-inch screen of the CLA multimedia system with its amazing high resolution(1440 × 540 pixels), recognition of voice commands and the ability to display music from a variety of media, players and smartphones on chic Harman Kardon Logic 7 acoustics. In my opinion, this is much more important and necessary for the CLA buyer than perfect noise isolation (which some journalists complain about the lack of) and even (now stones may fly at me) than rear-wheel drive.
Specifications CLA
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Mercedes of our time
Yes, it once seemed that a front-wheel drive Mercedes was nonsense, but those days are gone, as are the days when coupes were only two-door. Believe me, if someone has the right to change the rules of the game in the automotive world, it is the one who created this world in many ways - Mercedes with its huge contribution to the automotive industry at all stages of its development.
The CLA is both a front-wheel drive Mercedes and a four-door coupe rolled into one. A car that in the last century was unimaginable, but then no one could have thought of an iPhone, and now, right from this smartphone, I can check where my CLA is and whether its doors are closed. I can even send my notebook to the car's multimedia system and go (or go?) directly from the Mercedes to the Internet. The future is already here and it's in front of you.
“Electronic integration of a wide variety of smartphones into a vehicle is one of the challenging design challenges of the future,” says CLA product manager Jan Paul Rubens. – In the CLA Coupé thanks to innovative multimedia and navigation systems We have taken a big step in this direction. Built-in interfaces and connectors provide comfortable use of functions mobile phone. This way, you can always stay connected while on the go.”
And this is true, as is the fact that the steering wheel is gradually becoming needed not so much to control the car (cars will soon begin to drive autonomously anyway, and there is nowhere to escape from this), but to control in-flight entertainment. In the CLA, there are 12 keys on the steering wheel for this, and it is very convenient to use them, and you also have the touchpad of the Comand Online system at hand, which provides access to music, photo and video files (MP3 / WMA / AAC) stored on a 200-gigabyte hard drive. /MPEG/AVI), as well as maps showing city traffic in real time. Add a SIM card and your Mercedes becomes your personal mobile hotspot.
All this will allow even a person who finds himself in the city for the first time to find the way to the goal as quickly as possible, and his passengers not to notice how time has flown on the way.
Electronics saving and entertaining
All seats are comfortable, and the cabin has many compartments for things and nice options like panoramic roof expanding inner space. With it, on a summer day, the sky and the sun are always above you, and on a rainy day, you can watch for hours how drops fall on the glass of the roof and, folding into streams, run down. This is more than an option - it is another significant contribution to the fact that the car cheers you up.
Whatever is out there, the weather is always good inside the CLA. Dual zone climate control Thermotronic not only heats or cools the air in the car, but also takes into account the intensity of sunlight penetrating into it, and also checks the quality of the air outside (if the content of harmful gases - carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxide (NO x) - is higher than normal, air recirculation mode will automatically turn on). In general, a personal ideal world awaits you in the cabin, but if in your understanding you need something hotter for complete happiness, the CLA line has what you dream of.
Hot offer
The beast's name is the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4Matic, and it's ready to rip and rumble as soon as you let it off the electronic leash. This is a car built by some people in love with speed for others. IN this case the formula of love looks like this: 381 hp + 1585 kilograms. It turns out that one "horse" gets a little more than four kilograms of weight. Needless to say, in this scenario, this "Mercedes" can fly? However, the numbers will never give you the feeling you get behind the wheel when the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC pushes off with all four of its 18-inch wheels and jumps to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, or when on the race track you have a complete understanding with him and circle after circle the smile on your face only becomes wider (and the passage time is better).
Options and prices
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Price with VAT, rub. |
engine's type |
Power, hp |
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CLA 250 4MATIC Urban |
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Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC fix |
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Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC fix |
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Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC |
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Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC |
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Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC |
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CLA 250 4MATIC Sport |
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Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC |
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CLA 200 Sport LIMITED |
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CLA 250 4MATIC Sport |
