[M3ZING]

Defo Getting this with my RS6 for daily driving.
RS6 Avant= Weekend
CLA45= Daily Driving.
Onto The Press Release.

Press Release:
"Avant-garde meets Driving Performance" is the motto for the Mercedes-AMG CLA45. Offering a unique combination of a sporty driving experience, extravagant design and maximum individuality, the CLA45 also benefits from updated exterior asthetics. LED High Performance headlamps now come as standard, as does the twin louver radiator grille finished in silver chrome.

Aerodynamics have been further improved and the coefficient of drag has been reduced, all to the benefit of driving dynamics and stability. Further exterior features of the facelift include the AMG front bumper in a new A-wing design with front splitter inserts in matte titanium grey and high-gloss black flics, and a new design for the AMG lip spoiler on the trunk lid. New at the rear is the design of the diffuser insert, with four vertical fins. An AMG Aerodynamics package is now available as an optional extra. This comprises a larger front splitter, additional flics, a black AMG lip spoiler plus black accents over the simulated air outlets on the rear bumper.

Two attractive light-alloy wheels join the range: the standard specification includes 18 x 8.0-inch AMG ten-spoke wheels painted titanium grey or black and with a high-sheen finish, with 235/40 R 18 tires. Available as an option are 19 x 8-inch AMG cross-spoke light-alloy wheels with 235/35 R 19 tires. Here, too, there are two color variants, with matte black or titanium grey paintwork, in each case with a high-sheen rim flange.

The interior has been similarly upgraded and interiors are given an exclusive finishing touch of red contrasting topstitching. The new AMG trim design features a matte painted finish while the structure still has a polished surface that bears the AMG logo. It is available in black/red or in black/silver, depending on the chosen upholstery. Also new is the optional AMG DINAMICA Interior package with a trim element in DINAMICA as well as a full-DINAMICA AMG Performance steering wheel.

With a peak performance of 375 hp and maximum torque of 350 lb-ft, the Mercedes- AMG CLA45 4-door Coupe is among the most powerful vehicles in its segment, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds.

Extensive modifications undertaken by Mercedes-AMG last September had already added to the fun at the wheel and emotional appeal of the CLA. Along with the more powerful engine, the new features included the AMG DYNAMIC SELECT transmission modes as standard, plus shorter gear ratios of the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport transmission. A mechanical limited-slip front differential is available in conjunction with the Dynamic Plus package (optional extra).

Specifications
0-100 K/M: 4.1 Seconds (With Dynamic Package Plus)
Engine: 381 HP, 4CYL, 475NM, 1991 CC.

[M3ZING]

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[hgtran21]

car looks nice up with mild refresh. 375/350. what a beast. wonder how this one will run up against the m2

[M3ZING]

Originally Posted by hgtran21

car looks nice up with mild refresh. 375/350. what a beast. wonder how this one will run up against the m2

This thing does 0-100 in 4.1 which is F80 Territory (manual)

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by M3ZING

Defo Getting this with my RS6 for daily driving.
RS6 Avant= Weekend
CLA45= Daily Driving.

It's a nice little performance sedan, but I am trying to understand - so you've been waiting around just for the CLA45 LCI to drop? In the meantime you've needed a better daily driver but went without, or that's a new requirement?

Plus, an RS6 Avant is a beast - I would never let that sit all week. Give me that as a daily, and then a sports car (maybe a Porsche 718) as a weekend toy. Maybe you need to haul wood or greyhounds really fast on your down time?

[Ravenseal]

Originally Posted by hgtran21

car looks nice up with mild refresh. 375/350. what a beast. wonder how this one will run up against the m2

AWD. Not a lot to say to be honest, other that it probably isn't as fun.

[Gabe@TAG]

Unless they changed their AWD technology, their AWD feels extremely FWD biased.

[Em135eye]

AWD and four cylinders.
And looks like a melted taxi.
Fast but meh.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by Gabe@TAG

Unless they changed their AWD technology, their AWD feels extremely FWD biased.

It's still an old Haldex version that can send a max 60% rearward. VW and Volvo both get better versions, not sure why MB has such a poor version.

[hgtran21]

the rear is ugly imo but the front is sexy so are the optional recaro seats

[Ravenseal]

Originally Posted by hgtran21

the rear is ugly imo but the front is sexy so are the optional recaro seats

Non-AMG models are butt ugly. No joke.

[ShocknAwe]

Did it always have the ridiculous canards?

[F80Dreamer]

I looked at getting one of these...problem is with a few options you are hitting high $50k's...plus when I sat inside it felt pretty cheap with lots of hard plastics.

[Beartato]

Still looks like a melted white potato.

[RM7]

Definitely one of the ugliest out there, looks like it's about 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide with the face of a fish.

[Arcades]

Ok.. the front looks like the car is now frowning, especially on white.

Benz please. I love your cars but they look terribad.

[woobiee]