CLA45
The Mercedes-AMG CLA45 features hand-built turbocharged 2.0-liter M133 inline-4 engine producing 355 horsepower (265 kW) at 6000 RPM with 332 pound-feet (450 Newton-meters) torque at 2250-5000 RPM representing world most powerful series-production turbocharged four-cylinder engine at launch through AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and 4MATIC all-wheel-drive achieving 4.6-second 0-62 mph acceleration and 155-mph (250-kilometer-per-hour) electronically-limited top speed weighing 1575 kilograms featuring AMG Performance suspension with multi-link rear axle and AMG high-performance braking system with adaptive damping and comprehensive driving modes including Race mode.
CLA45 AMG launched 2013 represents Mercedes-AMG entry into compact performance segment combining hot hatch performance with coupe styling competing against Audi S3 Sedan and BMW M235i establishing new benchmark for compact performance cars with accessible AMG ownership while maintaining brand performance credentials through advanced turbocharger technology and sophisticated all-wheel-drive system offering distinctive AMG styling with aggressive front fascia and quad-exhaust continuing production through 2019 model year with updated Competition package enhancing power to 381 horsepower establishing strong enthusiast following for accessible high-performance with premium brand cachet.