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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X117, facelift 2016) AMG CLA 45 (381 Hp) 4MATIC DCT
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Mercedes-Benz CLA:
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is a series of luxury subcompact executive cars manufactured by Mercedes-Benz since 2013. The first generation was a four-door sedan based on the platform of the W176 A-Class and W246 B-Class compact cars, marketed as a four-door coupé. In 2015, Mercedes-Benz expanded the CLA family to include a station wagon configuration which it markets as a Shooting Brake.
The CLA is Mercedes-Benz's first front-wheel drive vehicle offered in the American market. The CLA range is positioned above the A-Class and it is nearly on the level of the C-Class in the Mercedes model range, and models tend to be less practical than the A-Class it is based on....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Shooting Brake (X117, facelift 2016) Overview:
Mercedes-Benz CLA (Shooting Brake (X117, facelift 2016)). With 475 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.4 l/100km). With a weight of 1540 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4.3 s). The top speed reaches 250 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
AMG CLA 45 (381 Hp) 4MATIC DCT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Blistering acceleration and dynamic handling, delivering true AMG performance.
Fuel Economy
High fuel consumption, but reasonable for a performance car of this caliber.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Striking and distinctive exterior design (Shooting Brake styling)
- • Wide range of efficient and powerful engine options, including AMG
- • Premium interior quality and advanced infotainment (for its time)
- • Practicality of a wagon body style with a coupé-like profile
- • Good safety ratings and available driver assistance features
Cons:
- • Rear headroom and legroom can be tight for taller passengers
- • Ride can be firm, especially on sportier trims or larger wheels
- • Some lower-powered engines can feel underpowered for the car's size
- • Dual-clutch transmission (DCT) can be clunky at low speeds
- • Optional extras can significantly increase the price
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Saloon (C174): 2025 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | CLA |
| Generation: | Shooting Brake (X117, facelift 2016) |
| Modification (Engine): | AMG CLA 45 (381 Hp) 4MATIC DCT |
| Start of production: | April, 2016 |
| End of production: | December, 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 381 Hp @ 6000 rpm. [0hp less] |
| Power per litre: | 191.4 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 475 Nm @ 2250-5000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M 133.980 More details about the engine M 133.980 |
| Engine displacement: | 1991 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Compression ratio: | 8.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.6-9.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.0-5.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.3-6.9 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4 kg/Hp, 247.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.2 kg/Nm, 308.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 |
| Max. weight: | 2120 |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg |
| Max load: | 580 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 495 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4640 mm mm [83mm less] |
| Width: | 1777 mm mm [78mm less] |
| Height: | 1435 mm mm [33mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2699 mm mm [91mm less] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2032 mm |
| Front track: | 1549 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1547 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.04 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 7 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | DCT |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 235/40 ZR 18 |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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