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Compare the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45

Uncomfortable over bumps, but huge fun to drive
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9/10

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type Coupes, Saloons
Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 460 litres (3 suitcases)
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,701 mm x 1,857 mm x 1,413 mm
Towing capacity 1,500 kg
First year tax rate £3,420
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
31.4 mpg
Drive type Four wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 41 · very high
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name CLA 45 S 4Matic+ Plus Tip Auto
Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 421 BHP
Body type Coupes, Saloons
Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Drive type Four wheel drive
Forward gears 8
Acceleration 4.1 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5
Number of doors 4
Boot (seats up) 460 litres
Length 4,701 mm
Width 1,857 mm
Height 1,413 mm
Wheelbase 2.73 m
Turning circle 11.6 m

Full features list

  • Artico man-made leather/Microcut microfibre - Black with yellow stitching
  • Manufaktur magno paint
  • Manufaktur metallic paint
  • Metallic paint
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 40:20:40 split folding rear seat backrests
  • AMG Performance sportily shaped seats with power adjustable front seats, special seat cushions + AMG badge backrests
  • AMG Performance steering wheel in nappa leather/microcut microfibre
  • AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs
  • AMG centre console finished with trim in silver chrome
  • AMG steering wheel buttons
  • Air condition air vents with surround in silver chrome
  • Air conditioning - Two zone thermotronic luxury automatic climate control with display
  • Artico man-made leather/Microcut microfibre upholstery
  • Automatic child seat recognition sensor
  • Black roof lining
  • Floor mats with stitched AMG lettering
  • Fluorescent jacket
  • Front centre armrest with stowage
  • Front head restraints
  • Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting
  • Manually height and reach adjustable steering column
  • Memory function for driver and front passenger seat
  • Rear armrest with two integral cup holders for drinks
  • Rear head restraints
  • Silver coloured aluminium gear shift paddles on steering wheel
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Stowage compartment in centre console with retractable cover
  • Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Twin front cupholders
  • Two outer rear seat isofix and top tether child seat fixing points
  • 10.25 inch Instrument display with digital cockpit
  • 10.25 inch touchscreen central media display with AMG specific, AMG start up logo, visualisation of the AMG drive programs, vehicle and engine data
  • 360 degree parking camera
  • AMG DYNAMIC SELECT with drive modes(Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Individual and Race) incl drift mode via steering wheel shift paddles+Race Start
  • AMG menu with sporty additional information - Gear indicator with yellow M symbol manual mode, Warm Up menu and Set Up menu
  • AMG speed sensitive power steering with two sets of steering characteristics
  • AMG track pace
  • Active lane keeping assist
  • Attention assist - Monitors steering behaviour and long journey fatigue
  • Blind spot assist
  • Bluetooth connection
  • Car wash mode
  • Cruise control with limiter
  • Direct steer system
  • ECO start/stop function
  • Fluid level warning indicator for fuel, oil, coolant and washer fluid
  • Hard-disk navigation
  • Head up Display
  • Hey Mercedes Voice activation
  • Lamp failure indicator
  • MBUX Interior assistant
  • MBUX augmented reality for navigation
  • Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown and maintenance management
  • Mercedes me remote services
  • Outside temperature gauge
  • Owners manual in English
  • Pre-installation of private car share
  • Radio aerial integrated into front and rear windshields
  • Service indicator (Active Service System)
  • Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
  • Speed limit assist
  • Traffic sign assist
  • Trip computer in multifunction display with current consumption indicator
  • Wireless charging in the front centre console
  • AMG Front apron with flics as air deflector elements on the outer air intakes
  • AMG Sports exhaust system with two round tailpipes measuring 90 mm in diameter attached in rear apron
  • AMG body styling specific front apron, AMG side sill panels, AMG rear apron, AMG roof spoiler lip, Specific S labelling boot lid + front apron CLA 45
  • AMG emblem on the front instead of the "Mercedes-Benz" laurel wreath badge
  • AMG fuel filler cap in silver chrome with AMG lettering
  • AMG illuminated door sills with AMG lettering and with exchangeable cover
  • AMG specific radiator grille with vertical struts in high gloss chrome and AMG logo
  • Adaptive brake lights
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Body colour door handles
  • Electric panoramic sunroof with automatic tilt and convenience closing fuinctions, rain sensor auto closing and electronic roller sunblind
  • Electric windows
  • Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED indicators
  • Exhaust system with AMG Real Performance Sound (Balanced or Powerful settings)
  • Front splitter and trim elements on the louvres in the outer air inlets in silver chrome
  • Front wings with TURBO 4MATIC lettering
  • Hand free access
  • Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
  • Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
  • High level LED third brake light
  • Integrated LED daytime running lights
  • Interior mirror with black reading lamps and frameless
  • LED tail lamp
  • Multibeam LED headlamps with adaptive highbeam assist plus
  • Privacy glass with dark tinting on rear side windows and rear window
  • Rain sensing windscreen wipers with two sensitivity settings
  • Rear boot
  • Rear fog lamp
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Solid paint
  • Surround lighting with projection of brand logo
  • Two round twin tailpipe trim elements each measuring 90 mm in diameter and AMG lettering plus ribbing on the inside of the pipe
  • Valve control dependent on drive program
  • Variable front intermittent wipers
  • AMG high performance brake system with red painted brake callipers and black AMG lettering at the front, ventilated and perforated brake discs
  • Active bonnet pedestrain safety measure which detects an impact and raises bonnet by 65mm
  • Active brake assist includes forward collision warning system with autonomous braking
  • Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist
  • Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
  • Black seat belts
  • Brake pad wear warning indicator
  • Childproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows
  • Crash responsive emergency lighting
  • Driver and front passenger head and sidebags
  • Driver and front passenger windowbags
  • Drivers knee airbag
  • Dual stage driver and front passenger airbags
  • ESP curve dynamic assist with 3 stage ESP
  • Electric parking brake
  • Electronic stability programme with acceleration skid control
  • Exit warning
  • Front and rear seatbelt reminder
  • Front brake calipers with AMG lettering
  • Front passenger seat occupancy sensor
  • Sports braking system
  • Three point rear seat belts
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • 4MATIC permanent four wheel drive
  • AMG Ride Control suspension
  • AMG performance 4MATIC+ with torque control distribution
  • Rear axle multi-link
  • 19" AMG cross spoke forged wheels painted in matt black with high sheen rim flange
  • Summer tyres
  • Tirefit tyre sealant kit
  • Wheel arches with flared AMG wings with TURBO 4MATIC+ lettering
  • Alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection -Thatcham category 1
  • Guard 360 deg vehicle protection - tow away protection with visual, acoustic warning, interior monitoring, preinstallation for parking damage
  • Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function
  • Burmester lettering on the speakers
  • Burmester surround sound system (710W) with dolby atmos, speakers - 1 central, 1 woofer, 1 tweeter, 1 subwoofer with 60W, 2 in C pillar
  • DAB digital radio tuner
  • MBUX multimedia system
  • Pre installation for Mercedes Benz Link
  • USB (type C) ports (2) in stowage compartment and 1 in front of centre console
  • AMG Multi contour seat pack - CLA
  • AMG Night package - CLA 35/45
  • AMG driver's package - CLA
  • AMG performance seat pack (High End) - CLA 45 S 4Matic+ Plus
  • Aerodynamics pack - CLA
  • Keyless go comfort pack - CLA
  • Light and sight pack - CLA
  • Mirror pack with Self dimming rear view mirror - CLA
  • Seat comfort pack - CLA
  • Winter pack - CLA
  • Aluminium AMG design black/silver interior trim

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.