Upcoming New Mercedes Benz CLA Class Sedan


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Check post no 7 of this thread which explains the all new AWD tech for this model in brief, and AMG too will get their hands on this model.
 
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Mercedes CLA is world's most aerodynamic production car

Mercedes-Benz claims its new CLA180 BlueEfficiency Edition is the world’s most aerodynamically efficient series production road car, with an overall drag co-efficient of 0.22.

The saloon forms part of a five strong line-up of CLA models set to make their public debut at next month’s Geneva motor show. In comparison to the CLA’s cD figure, Toyota’s Prius is rated at 0.25 and the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics at 0.26.

The key to the car’s wind cheating properties is a relatively small frontal area (2.21m2) and a series of small but effective refinements not found on other CLA models. These include a reworked front apron, improved sealing for the headlamps surrounds, an adjustable radiator shutter and serrated spoilers to guide air into the wheelhouses.

Powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine developed with Renault, the CLA has 120bhp and 147lb ft of torque. It reaches 62mph in 9.9sec and has a limited top speed of 118mph.

Combined fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are put at 56.5mpg and 118g/km. The standard CLA180 is rated at 52.3mpg and 126g/km.

Mercedes-Benz is planning to extend its aerodynamic development work with the opening of a new wind tunnel at its Sindelfingen R&D facility. It includes a rolling road as part of a 19m long floor area and is capable of providing measurements at speeds up to 165mph. Until now, Mercedes-Benz has relied heavily on the University of Stuttgart's wind tunnel, which celebrated its 70th anniversary earlier this week.

Mercedes CLA is world's most aerodynamic production car | Autocar
 
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Mercedes-Benz Opens UK Order Books for CLA

The all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA sports saloon is available to order now in Britain where it is offered with a choice of two engines and two trim grades. On-the-road (OTR) prices range from £24,355 to £31,555. By comparison, the current entry-level C-Class, the C180 starts at £26,270.
The base model in the series is the CLA 180 powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged petrol rated for 120HP (122PS) and 200 Nm (147.5 lb-ft) of torque, which can complete the standard sprint to 62mph (100km/h) in 9.3 seconds, and return a combined fuel economy of 50.4 mpg UK with CO2 emissions of 130g/km.


Mercedes-Benz Opens UK Order Books for CLA, Priced from £24,355 - Carscoops
 

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