2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA Interior We mentioned the tight rear seat, but considering the youthful demographic suggested by the CLA’s styling, we’re guessing it’s not much of a concern. Adults will be happy and fit fine in the front seats, but rear-seat riders will find little head- and legroom. Under the hood is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder capable of 375 horsepower, which Mercedes claims is the world's most powerful production four-cylinder.

A seven-speed automatic shifts gears quickly but is clumsy at low speeds; all-wheel drive is standard. Power front seats with memory settings, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, an 8.0-inch infotainment system, and ambient interior lighting are all standard. Refreshed 2017 CLA45 and 2018 GLA45 Driven. We may earn a commission for purchases made through our links.

Cheap plastic bits, an aging design, and few luxuries remind you that you are in a lower-priced model in a lineup of pampering luxury cars. As with the Mercedes-Benz CLA-class on which it's based, the 2019 CLA45's cabin doesn't meet the standards we expect from cars wearing the three-pointed star. improved its zero-to-60-mph time to 3.8 seconds.

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We hit 60 mph in 4.2 seconds when we tested a CLA45 back in 2013; Mercedes-AMG squeezed an extra 20 horsepower out of the turbocharged four-cylinder starting in 2017 models and it improved its zero-to-60-mph time to 3.8 seconds. Aggressive aerodynamics and a rude exhaust note are telltale signs that the CLA beside you in traffic has been massaged by AMG. We may earn money from the links on this page. Reviews and News.

See 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA specs » "The CLA's interior is deceptively simple and remarkably easy to use, with a large infotainment screen, clear gauges and an easy knob- and button-based climate … AdChoices. Leather upholstery, navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and driver-assistance features such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist all cost extra. Research the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 at cars.com and find specs, pricing, MPG, safety data, photos, videos, reviews and local inventory. Interior and Technology. As with the Mercedes-Benz CLA-class on which it's based, the 2019 CLA45's cabin doesn't meet the standards we expect from cars wearing the three-pointed star.

The 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 is a willing partner on twisty roads and is thrilling to drive on a track, but its daily-driver practicality is limited thanks to an overly firm ride that is punishing on all but the smoothest roads.

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