Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Mercedes -Benz CLA 200

When Mercedes -Benz C 117 is called an elongated midsize sedan offered by the German automaker Mercedes -Benz four-door coupe. The model was presented on January 15, 2013 at the Mercedes -Benz Fashion Week for the first time to the public and introduced in Europe on April 13, 2013, after production had begun on 25 January 2013. The world's only production site, the Mercedes- Benz plant in Kecskemét in Hungary. The vehicle is part of the newly formed CLA class.

A first study called Concept Style Coupé was presented at the Beijing Motor Show in April 2012. This is the C 117 to the third model, the. On the modular front-wheel drive architecture, the (W 176) and introduced in autumn 2011 B- Class (W 246) belong, is also based already published in late summer 2012 A- Class The CLA is the most aerodynamic production car in the world, the value is 0.23, as CLA 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition even at 0.22.

  • 2.1 Standard equipment
  • 2.2 Special Features
  • 2.3 lines 2.3.1 Urban
  • 2.3.2 Line AMG
  • 2.3.3 Sport
  • 2.4.1 Night Package
  • 2.4.2 Exclusive package and AMG Exclusive package
  • 2.4.3 Special Model Edition 1
  • 3.1 engines
  • 3.2 transmission 3.2.1 Manual
  • 3.2.2 dual-clutch transmission

Design

Exterior

The basic principles of the design and proportions of CLA -Class are based on the larger and higher positioned CLS-Class. It is important to realize the concept of the four-door coupe that has been successfully established in 2004 with the CLS in the upper class in the middle class as well.

The C 117 is characterized by a long bonnet, a narrow window graphics and frameless side windows, which are a unique feature in this very class from. The front shows great similarities to the A- class, but there are small differences, such as the slightly different shape of the headlights or the side air inlets in the apron. The radiator grille with the integrated in the radiator grille Mercedes- Benz star is optically not integrated into the hood but formed separately.

In the side view, the backward toward each extending beads fall on the flanks. The roof is flattened coupe typical, and the arched tail ends in a slightly sloping rump indicated. The transition to the rear is flowing through the wide- encompassing, almond- shaped rear light clusters. The fuel cap is located - not typical of Mercedes -Benz - on the left side.

Interior

The interior design is strongly oriented towards the A-and B-Class. The C 117 has the basic version of a three-spoke steering wheel with aluminum double strut from the CLS. The instrument cluster has two clearly drawn, analog dials, each containing another small round instrument and between which a 11.4 cm multifunction display is located. On the instrument panel is in contrast to the A-Class, but attached analogous to B-Class a great decorative element, which is to increase the value. The central display with a diagonal of 14.7 cm at the base and 17.8 cm in the choice of the navigation system itself, located on the three air vents in the cross design made ​​of aluminum, which shows parallels to the SLS AMG is now integrated into the instrument panel upper part. Below the decorative element to the air vents, there is a way to smooth armrest control unit, which consists of two separate compartments; above starting with the operation of the radio and the navigation system and including the air regulator. The knobs are made of aluminum.

The shift lever does not apply to models with the dual-clutch transmission, the parking brake is on all models with an electric parking brake ( triggers automatically when starting ) replaced, so that now are in their place two storage compartments. The operation of the radio and navigation system is on the one hand, located in front of the center armrest rotary and push button.

Features and Packages

Standard equipment

The CLA class has the basic version via ASR, ABS, BAS, ESP, a 6- speed manual transmission with Eco Start-Stop and a gearshift point indicator, and a power-assisted speed-sensitive steering and in the models CLA 250 and CLA 220 CDI on cruise control with variable speed limiter with brake intervention Speedtronic. The set limit to be exceeded by a kick-down. The strongest models, CLA 250 and CLA 220 CDI are linked exclusively to the 7G- DCT with Eco start-stop function. When the wheels come in each weaker models CLA 180 and CLA 200 tires in the dimension 205/55 R 16 with alloy wheels in 10- spoke design is used, the models CLA 250 and CLA roll 220 CDI on tires in the dimension 225/45 R 17 from with alloy wheels in 10-spoke design; the low-end model CLA 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition gets wheels in the format 195/65 R 15 with steel wheels and hub caps in a 10 - hole design. The security regarding the CLA class with the collision warning system Collision Prevention Assist, equipped with the fatigue Warner Attention Assist and seven airbags.

Inside, the CLA -Class has a three spoke multifunction steering wheel, which is adjustable both in height and in width, and 3-point seat belts on all seats and a folding rear bench. Furthermore, the C 117 comes standard with air conditioning, heat insulating green glass, quadruple power windows and on the Audio 20 CD radio with CD / DVD player, whose playing has a color display on the center console with a diagonal of 14.7 centimeters is done and over a Bluetooth interface with hands-free function, an aux - in port ( in the center armrest ), a telephone keypad and six speaker features. In addition, the base model heatable and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, a heated rear window and LED daytime running lights in round design has. The padding consists of a combination of fabric and leather replica.

The starting price of the models with petrol engine is 28976.50 EUR (CLA 180); the diesel engine 31178.00 EUR.

Special equipment

Optional extras are available for example, automated 7- speed dual- clutch transmission 7G- DCT, cruise control with variable speed limiter Speedtronic with brake intervention, Seat heating for driver and front passenger, various part - and full- leather seats, a leather steering wheel, heater, 2- zone automatic climate control ThermoTronic, from the B-pillar tinted windows and a panoramic sunroof in the price list. Furthermore, bi -xenon headlamps, the Intelligent Light System, fog lights (only for standard reflection headlights ), the integrated navigation system Becker Map Pilot, whose playing two, sometimes even occurs in three dimensions over the standard display, the reproducing 3D multimedia system Comand online, which includes voice control Linguatronic, the surround sound system Harman Kardon Logic 7 with twelve speakers and an output of 450 watts, side airbags in the rear, the occupant protection system Pre-Safe, adaptive cruise control Distronic Plus, an Active Parking Assist including parking sensors and a back -up camera.

Lines

In addition to the basic equipment, the equipment lines Urban and the AMG line offered. In addition, the model is CLA 250 Sport, which has been developed in collaboration with Mercedes -AMG GmbH, available.

Urbane

Characteristics of the equipment line Urban are on the exterior, the dual-branch exhaust system with square stainless steel tailpipes, the silver-colored rear diffuser, the black -colored, tipped with a chrome blade diamond grille and 18- inch light -alloy rims in five - spoke design. In addition, the Urban line includes a sport suspension, whereby the suspension is lowered by 20 mm front and rear by 15 mm. On this can be omitted in favor of the desired comfort ordinary suspension.

In the interior, this line has partly in Ledernachbildung integral front sports seats, a multifunction steering wheel beledertes and a leather-wrapped shift lever. In addition, at various points contrasting decorative seams are stitched, leather-covered door center panels, and mounted at various places such as on the air vents silver chrome.

AMG Line

The highest trim line AMG line is characterized by AMG front, side and rear aprons, 18-inch AMG light- alloy wheels in 5 -twin-spoke design, a silver and equipped with a chrome blade diamond grille and a double-flow exhaust system with rectangular stainless steel tailpipes. Also, here is a lowered sports suspension is installed; the brake discs are perforated and at the rear is a held in silver diffuser.

In the interior, this line has partly in Ledernachbildung integral front sports seats with red contrast stitching, a flat-bottomed, beledertes and provided with red contrast stitching, multi-function steering wheel. Even the leather-wrapped shift lever is provided with a red contrast stitching. Finally, the AMG Line includes sports pedals and at various points red contrast stitching and silver chrome.

Sports

The gasoline - end model that has been developed by AMG itself, from December 2013 250 Sport available as a special sports model CLA.

Based on the highest trim line AMG sports offer these vehicles a diamond grill with a single fin in this same grill. Compared to vehicles with the equipment line AMG Line red decorative elements are mounted on the sports models both at the front and on the rear bumper. In addition, the headlights feature red accent rings. On two axes red calipers are used. Finally, sports plaques are mounted on the wings of these models. On the technical side, the chassis has been further developed by AMG, as well as the ESP vote, the vote of the 7G- DCT, the engine and the engine sound in sporting terms.

Packages and special model

Night Package

The Night package can not be combined with the basic furnishings. So Obliged is the choice one of the two equipment lines. Vehicles that are equipped with the Night package, have black-painted and high-sheen 18 -inch light -alloy wheels in 5 -twin-spoke design, painted black slat grille in diamond and black painted exterior mirrors. In addition, the slices from the B-pillar are tinted dark and the beltline trim strips, and window mount are glossy black.

Exclusive package and AMG Exclusive package

The Exclusive package distinguishes itself with standard leather seats, which are front heated and are also equipped with a 4 -way lumbar support, as well as a leather-covered instrument panel, leather-covered door center panels, leather-wrapped board edges and a decorative element in aluminum from the other models and packages. Furthermore, feature models that are equipped with this package, a steering wheel and a leather-wrapped beledertes the gear selector. For the AMG line an enhanced AMG Exclusive package with leather upholstery Black Red Cut, floor mats in cord can be ordered with red stitching and a decorative element in längsgeschliffenem aluminum.

Special Edition 1 model

There are to launch a year on request, the Special Edition model 1, which includes the AMG line and the Night package as well as bi-xenon headlights. The blade on the radiator grille is painted black and the rear diffuser in body color. The interior features of this special edition seats, some of which are covered in leather and partly on a black microfiber upholstery with yellow contrast stitching, which are sewn throughout the interior, have.

Specifications

Motors

At launch, five engines will be offered with only four cylinders. On the side of Otto engines, there is a 1.6 - liter direct- injection engine with a turbocharger and an output of 90 kW (122 hp). This engine, there are in addition to the normal variant CLA 180 in aerodynamic and fuel -optimized CLA 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition. It ranks with the 115 kW (156 PS) more powerful stage this same engine in CLA 200 CLA 250 Furthermore, there is in a two liter direct injection with turbocharging, which comes to an output of 155 kW (211 hp). On side of the diesel engines on the most powerful version of the OM 651 is available now. The CLA 220 CDI mentioned model yields a 2.1 liter engine from 125 kW ( 170 hp). All engines comply with the market launch the Euro 6 emissions standard addition is 45 AMG available from June 2013, the CLA with 265 kW.

  • Values ​​in square brackets for models with dual-clutch transmission

* The engine designation is encrypted as follows: M = motor, OM = oil motor, series = 3 digits, E = manifold injection, KE = port injection, DE = direct injection, ML = compressor, L = intercooler, A = exhaust gas turbocharger, red. = Reduced (r ) Power / Displacement, CB = increase

Transmission

Manual transmission

When transmission is a newly developed six -speed manual transmission is used for the two weaker gasoline engines. The three- shaft transmission with the designation F -SG 310 is very compact with a length of 345 mm and has 46 kg over a low dry weight. The upper shaft, which includes three and four reverse and the gears, does not run in an oil bath. Thus, the drag torque is reduced, and the shifting comfort is provided also in the cold operation. The first two transitions are synchronized via a triple cone, while the following courses feature a double cone. These measures increase the shifting comfort. A magnet for the switch shaft, which is detected by a Hall sensor, ensures that the current gear position is detected. The standard in all models, start -stop system and the reversing lights are controlled by this. Gears are engaged by cables, whereas the clutch is hydraulically operated. The shift forks are made from cast aluminum and have roller bearings in the transmission. With this storage, the shifting forces are reduced.

Dual-clutch transmission

As an automatic transmission developed specially by Daimler double-clutch transmission will be used. The 7G- DCT -called transmission is standard equipment in vehicles with the respective most powerful diesel and petrol engines and is available at an additional cost for all other engines. An exception is the CLA 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition, which is only available with the 6-speed manual transmission.

There is a split in two halves three-shaft gearbox. The partial transmission each have its own oil-immersed multi-disc clutch, thereby shifting without interruption of traction is possible. The spread of gears was highly selected with 7,99, to provide sufficient torque in low gears available and simultaneously lower the revs in the higher gears. The 7G- DCT is 367 mm long and weighs 86 kg. Despite an oil capacity of only 6 liters of hydraulic oil proper ventilation is ensured, since the oil is cooled actively. In addition to a mechanically driven oil pump, there is an electric auxiliary pump which supplies the gear during a stop operation with the engine off with oil. Thus, the re-start without delay can be done, and the standard start -stop function can be realized easily. In addition, the mechanical pump is supported by the electric auxiliary pump at high loads. The hydraulics of mechanical parking lock is electronically controlled, so that the gear selector lever can be positioned right behind the wheel. Thus, additional storage space was created in the center console.

The driver can select three transmission modes. The Economy program switches automatically and is designed for a fuel -saving driving style. In Sport mode, the gearbox also switches automatically, the reaction times are shortened for a sporty driving style. In the third mode, the driver can shift gears manually via shift paddles behind the steering wheel. In the automatic shift programs, the driver can also make manual switching operations, wherein the automatic mode after 10 seconds is activated again, without further switching operations. This time is extended when driving downhill or on winding roads. A permanent communication between transmission and engine control unit for improved efficiency.

Landing gear

At the front a MacPherson front suspension, rear a newly developed four-link rear axle in the rear. In addition to improved driving behavior this allows the subsequent use of the 4MATIC all-wheel drive. First, only variations that are driven by the front wheels is. There are suspension settings to choose from, including the optional sports suspension with Direct-Steer system, in which the body is lowered by 20 mm front and rear by 15 mm. The CLA -Class features a dual pinion EPS system, that is, an electromechanical steering system with a directly on the steering gear installed electric motor.

Security

The CLA -Class is equipped with the Collision Prevention Assist. It is a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist. It reduces the danger of a collision from 7 km / h upwards through visual and audible warnings identified obstacles. Same time, the Brake Assist is preparing for the upcoming stunt, which is initiated as soon as the driver emphatically operates the brake pedal.

For the CLA class is also known from the larger series, preventive occupant protection system PRE-SAFE available. Standard features include the Attention Assist fatigue Warner, the hold function of the brake and hill start assist. Available as an option are the Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control, Adaptive Highbeam Assist, Blind Spot and Lane Keeping Assist, traffic sign recognition, a parking assistant, voice control Linguatronic and a reversing camera.

If Collision Prevention Assist and Distronic Plus are available, will h at speeds up to 200 km / initiated an independent braking when a collision is imminent and the driver does not react with reducing the rate of speed.

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