Mercedes introduces the new sedan CLA
- Mercedes introduces the new sedan CLA, which is a four-door version vehicle with the prominent trunk of the recent Class A.
- This model is a compact version of the big CLS sedan based on the E-Class, hence the name CLA (CL for CLS and A for A-class).
- The CLA appears longer than the Class A, it measures 34 cm more, reaching the respectable length of 4.63 m. brings some confusion in the carmaker’s range, as the C-Class - which it may compete with – is shorter by 4 cm. The model which is planned to take over (very soon) the C-class will likely be longer.
- The CLA will be manufactured first in Hungary (in the recent Kecskemét plant) and later in China. Most of the cars will be equipped with the Class A engines: the 1600 petrol engine (122hp and 156hp), the 2000 petrol engine (211hp) and the 2200 diesel engine (136hp and 170hp). For now the 1500 DCI Renault engine 109hp is not scheduled at the model’s launch.
- With a drag coefficient of 0.22, the CLA breaks the record of the lowest Cx for a mass production automobile.
