propain

360HP
352TQ
7 Speed DCT
AWD 4matic

I havent seen anything on weight yet but id say its safe to say it will weigh much less than a C63.

This car would most likely give a stock C63 a run for its money. Maybe a simple tune will take this 4cyl beast up to 400 crank HP. That matched with the 4matic and the DCT should make for a fun ride. How about a bigger turbo and DP. I wonder how much is left in it.

At 47K sticker it leaves a LOT of room to play if you want a toy to dump money into.

Thoughts?

bmoney12

I'm curious about weight as well. I've read some early reports that put it in the 3300 to 3400 lbs range. I think I'll be ordering one!

propain

Me as well. Looks like a fun toy. 3300lb with 400hp with a 4matic and DCT. They say the engine weights only 360lbs. How much does a 6.2l weight?

Early reports already have the 0-60 faster than the C63. This while boasting 35mpg.

We all know a tune will ramp up the boost as well.

CarHopper

Curious as to what the block/internals are made of and what the tranny can really hold. I'm betting those will be largely the limiting factor along with the displacement increasing turbo lag issues the large you go.

Been there done that on the big turbos. Sure, they are fun for highway pulls but for daily driving around town I'd keep a smaller turbo setup

rory breaker

Where is it saying faster than c63? Guessing a tune isn't going to net much. Car definitely looks like a blast, wonder how much a loaded version will be.

benyl

360hp out of a 2L is pretty bleeding edge. I highly doubt there is much room left. I hope I am proven wrong though.

bmoney12

The weight might be close to the TTRS which has similar HP and TQ #'s(yes, not a very scientific method). In DSG form it pulled a 3.6 to 60 and a 12.1 1/4 mile. I'd be surprised if the CLA45 was that fast. My guess is real world times will be around 4.1 to 60 and 12.5ish 1/4 mile. I'd be surprised if it's faster than the C63 in stock form. Either way I still want one!

Pufftrees

It doesn't explicitly state that it's faster (at least anywhere that I've seen). But when you have significantly less weight, a DCT transmission, and all wheel drive it should definitely be getting mid 4's 0-60.

I agree that 360 out of a 2L has got to be pushing the envelope.. but MB has certainly surprised us before. They still have to design (tune) their cars for all kinds of climates and conditions and pretty much HAVE to leave something on the table for tune only gains. With upgraded cooling, turbos, intake, and others I can see 450+ Hp out of this 2L... which is just NUTS!!

PetroC63

Stock turbo is making 26 psi of boost. Not sure how much more you can push it. I guess the tuners will find out soon.

emericr

I remember reading somewhere 0-60 est at 4.6 and 1/4 at 12.6. Clearly slower than a C63 but CLA is sexy looking and edgy whereas the C class does not turn heads.

SaphGreyC63

That's what the C63s exhaust is for......

nismofob

First day a CLA45 rips me, its time to go GT-R

ddcha

I prefer the C63. the curves of the CLA remind me of a Korean car.

propain

Thats already a lot of boost. Nice find.

To stock turbo might be at its limit but I am sure with a bigger turbo much more power can be squeezed out of the 4cyl.

propain

4.6 is about equal to the C63 0-60 and thats with sticky tires in warm weather. In cold weather the C63 has a hard time hooking up and the AWD will walk it every time. Add another
50HP and the CLA could be sub 4 sec 0-60. Dont forget its going to shift a hell of a lot faster than the C63 as well.

The 1/4 mile hasnt been disclosed yet, at least I couldnt find it anywhere. Nothing official. I am excited to see what it does. The torque curve is really nice in the CLA.

I agree the CLA has nicer curves.

natman316

Dont see how much more a tune can pick up since its already pushing alot of boost. Awd is cool for 0-60 times but up top it robs power. Also its mostly FF, which could ruin it.

Should still be a fun car for DD i guess. I'll have to try it

Sincity

I'd like to see the GLA45 come to the US. It would look great next to the "aging" C63 in my garage.

PetroC63

Not sure if anyone found this yet but hear is a press release from Mercedes.

http://www.egmcartech.com/2013/03/28...mance-figures/

This thing sounds awesome. I may have to take a closer look.

diego@vossen

That car will be amazing.

Sidv22

are they going to hand-build these engines as well?? I doubt it though since i expect the sales volume to be large

PetroC63

Yes they are hand built.

go.mouse

Has pricing on CLA45 been released?

PetroC63

Starting at,

PetroC63

Optional Packages:

Premium Package

iPod / MP3 Media Interface

SiriusXM Satellite Radio

harman/kardon LOGIC7 Surround
Sound System with Dolby Digital 5.1

Heated Front Seats

Auto Dimming Mirrors

Integrated Garage Door Opener

Dual-Zone Climate Control

Compass

Multimedia Package

COMAND System w/ 7″ Display Screen

Hard-Drive Navigation

Voice Control

SD Memory Card Slot

In-dash 6-disc CD/DVD changer

10GB Music Register

Rearview Camera

SiriusXM Traffic & Weather

Exterior Paint

Driver Assistance Package

DISTRONIC Plus*

Blind Spot Assist*

Lane Keeping Assist*

Stand Alone Options

PARKTRONIC w/ Advance Parking

Assist*

Panorama Sunroof*

Blind Spot Assist

Heated Front Seats

Burl Walnut Wood Trim

Black Ash Wood Trim

Bi-Xenon Headlamps with LED Daytime

Running Lights

Becker MAP PILOT

18-Inch 5-Twin Spoke Wheels

Summer Performance Tires

Colors
Cosmos Black, Jupiter Red, Cirrus White, Night Black, Polar Silver, Mountain Grey,
Universe Blue, Northern Lights Violet, Patagonia Red, Polar Silver Matte

Upholstery

Black MB-Tex, Beige MB-Tex, Ash MB-Tex, Black Leather, Brown Leather, Ash Leather

go.mouse

Thanks for the info PetroC63

I wonder how it will be priced in Canada. Maybe 5-7k more than US.