Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG Shooting Brake

• Body Glass
  • Electric windows
  • Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
  • Privacy glass with dark tinting on rear side windows and rear window
  • Rain sensing windscreen wipers with two sensitivity settings
  • Rear wiper
  • Variable front intermittent wipers
• Brakes
  • Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist
  • AMG high performance brake system with red painted brake callipers and black AMG lettering at the front, ventilated and perforated brake discs
  • Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
  • Brake pad wear warning indicator
  • Electric parking brake
  • Electronic stability programme with acceleration skid control
  • ESP curve dynamic assist with 3 stage ESP
  • Sports braking system
• Carpets/Rugs
  • Floor mats with stitched AMG lettering
• Chassis/Suspension
  • AMG Ride Control suspension
• Communication
  • Bluetooth connection
  • Hey Mercedes Voice activation
  • Radio aerial integrated into front and rear windshields
  • Wireless charging in the front centre console
• Driver Aids
  • 360 degree parking camera
  • Active lane keeping assist
  • AMG DYNAMIC SELECT with drive modes(Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Individual and Race) incl drift mode via steering wheel shift paddles+Race Start
  • AMG speed sensitive power steering with two sets of steering characteristics
  • Attention assist - Monitors steering behaviour and long journey fatigue
  • Cruise control with limiter
  • Direct steer system
  • Mercedes me remote services
• Driver Convenience
  • Car wash mode
  • ECO start/stop function
  • Tailgate
• Driver Information
  • 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
  • AMG menu with sporty additional information - Gear indicator with yellow M symbol manual mode, Warm Up menu and Set Up menu
  • AMG track pace
  • Fluid level warning indicator for fuel, oil, coolant and washer fluid
  • Hard-disk navigation
  • Head up Display
  • Lamp failure indicator
  • MBUX augmented reality for navigation
  • MBUX Interior assistant
  • Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown management and maintenance
  • Outside temperature gauge
  • Owners manual in English
  • Pre-installation of private car share
  • Service indicator (ASSYST)
  • Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
  • Traffic sign assist
  • Trip computer in multifunction display with current consumption indicator
• Driving Mirrors
  • Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED indicators
  • Interior mirror with black reading lamps and frameless
• Embellishment Trims
  • Aluminium AMG design black/silver interior trim
• Entertainment
  • 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
• Exterior Body Features
  • 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 Front apron with flics as air deflector elements on the outer air intakes
  • 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
  • AMG Sports exhaust system with two round tailpipes measuring 90 mm in diameter attached in rear apron, AMG lettering plus ribbing on the inside of the
  • 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
  • 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
  • High gloss beltline strips
  • Rear side wing doors
  • 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
• Exterior Lights
  • Adaptive brake lights
  • Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
  • High level LED third brake light
  • Integrated LED daytime running lights
  • LED tail lamp
  • Multibeam LED headlamps with adaptive highbeam assist plus
  • Rear fog lamp
  • Surround lighting with projection of brand logo
• Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
  • Air conditioning - Two zone thermotronic luxury automatic climate control with display
  • Air vents with surround in silver chrome
• Interior Features
  • AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs
  • AMG centre console finished with trim in silver chrome
  • AMG Performance steering wheel in nappa leather/microcut microfibre
  • AMG steering wheel buttons
  • Black roof lining
  • Fluorescent jacket
  • Front centre armrest with stowage
  • Manually height and reach adjustable steering column
  • Rear armrest with two integral cup holders for drinks
  • Silver coloured aluminium gear shift paddles on steering wheel
  • Stowage compartment in centre console with retractable cover
  • Twin front cupholders
• Interior Lights
  • Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting
• Packs
  • Aerodynamics pack - CLA
  • AMG driver's package - CLA
  • AMG Multi contour seat pack - CLA
  • AMG Night package - CLA 35/45
  • AMG performance seat pack (High End) - CLA 45 S 4Matic+ Plus
  • Keyless go comfort pack - CLA with easy pack tailgate
  • Light and sight pack - CLA
  • Mirror pack with Self dimming rear view mirror - CLA
  • Seat comfort pack - CLA
• Safety
  • Active bonnet pedestrain safety measure which detects an impact and raises bonnet by 65mm
  • Black seat belts
  • 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
  • Exit warning
  • Front and rear seatbelt reminder
  • Front passenger seat occupancy sensor
  • Three point rear seat belts
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
• Seats
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 40:20:40 split folding rear seats with backrest
  • AMG Performance sportily shaped seats with power adjustable front seats, special seat cushions + AMG badge backrests
  • Automatic child seat recognition sensor
  • Front head restraints
  • Heated front seats
  • Rear head restraints
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Two outer rear seat isofix and top tether child seat fixing points
• Security
  • 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
• Transmission
  • 4MATIC permanent four wheel drive
  • AMG performance 4MATIC+ with torque control distribution
  • Rear axle multi-link
• Vanity Mirrors
  • Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
• Wheels
  • Summer tyres
  • Wheel arches with flared AMG wings with TURBO 4MATIC+ lettering
• Wheels - Alloy
  • 19" AMG cross spoke forged wheels painted in matt black with high sheen rim flange
• Wheels - Spare
  • Tirefit tyre sealant kit

• Emissions - ICE
  • CO: 0.313
  • HC: 0.015
  • HC+NOx:
  • NOx: 0.017
  • Particles: 0.0011
  • Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb: 207
• Engine and Drive Train
  • Camshaft: DOHC
  • Catalytic Convertor: Yes
  • CC: 1,991
  • Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
  • Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE
  • Cylinders: 4
  • Cylinders - Bore (mm): 83
  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm): 92
  • Engine Layout: FRONT TRANSVERSE
  • Fuel Delivery: TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
  • Gears: 8 SPEED
  • Number of Valves: 16
  • Transmission: SEMI-AUTO
• Fuel Consumption - ICE
  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: No
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb: 9.1
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High: 8.4
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High: 7.7
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low: 14.2
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium: 9.3
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb: 31
  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High: 33.6
  • WLTP - MPG - High: 36.7
  • WLTP - MPG - Low: 19.9
  • WLTP - MPG - Medium: 30.4
• General
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying: No
  • Badge Engine CC: 2.0
  • Badge Power: 421
  • Based On ID:
  • Coin Description: 4 MATIC+
  • Coin Series: S Plus
  • Generation Mark: 2
  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 42E
  • Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 30
  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years: 3
  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: 96
  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: 91
  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: 5
  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: 91
  • NCAP Safety Assist %: 75
  • Safety Concerns?: No
  • Service Interval Frequency - Months: 12
  • Service Interval Mileage: 12,500
  • Special Edition: No
  • Special Order: No
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 999,999
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3
  • Vehicle Homologation Class: M1
• Performance
  • 0 to 60 mph (secs): No
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs): 4.1
  • Engine Power - BHP: 421
  • Engine Power - KW: 310
  • Engine Power - PS: Yes
  • Engine Power - RPM: 6,750
  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 369
  • Engine Torque - MKG: 51
  • Engine Torque - NM: 500
  • Engine Torque - RPM: 5000
  • Top Speed: 168
• Test Cycles
  • Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP
  • RDE Certification Level: RDE 2
• Tyres
  • Alloys?: Yes
  • Space Saver?: No
  • Tyre Size Front: 245/35 R19
  • Tyre Size Rear: 245/35 R19
  • Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT
  • Wheel Style: AMG CROSS SPOKE
  • Wheel Type: 19" ALLOY
• Vehicle Dimensions
  • Height: 1,418
  • Height (including roof rails):
  • Length: 4,701
  • Wheelbase: 2,729
  • Width: 1857
  • Width (including mirrors): 1,999
• Weight and Capacities
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 51
  • Gross Vehicle Weight: 2,205
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): 1370
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 505
  • Max. Loading Weight: 460
  • Max. Roof Load: 100
  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 1,500
  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 750
  • Minimum Kerbweight: 1,745
  • No. of Seats: 5
  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 11.6

Ten Second Review
Mercedes-Benz certainly hasn't played safe with this second generation CLA Shooting Brake, giving it the sort of bold, exciting styling that characterises its four-door Coupe stablemate. Look a little closer and you'll realise that the slinky roofline is a clever slight of hand from the stylists and there's real practicality on offer.

Background
Like its predecessor, this second generation CLA Shooting Brake aims to offer a stylised interpretation of what a small estate should be. The original version was launched back in 2015 to sell alongside the stylised four-door coupe CLA; this MK2 model arrived in the Summer of 2019 and delivers a high-tech cabin that Mercedes reckon takes screen and infotainment technology to the next level. It gets a slightly bigger boot too.

Driving Experience
Mercedes markets this car as a 'sporty' alternative to its more conventional C-Class Estate. The CLA Shooting Brake's sporty styling leads you to expect that. Though this car shares its chassis, steering and braking architecture with A and B-Class models, it does get its own suspension set-up, with various changes made to improve comfort and make it a bit less crashy over poorer surfaces. There's torque vectoring to help with the handling and 'Direct Steering' to sharpen things up at the helm. The range kicks off with CLA 180 and CLA 200 variants that both use a 1.3-litre petrol engine co-developed with Renault and are respectively capable of producing either 136hp and 200Nm of torque or 163hp and 250Nm. Next up is the CLA 220, which features a 2.0-litre petrol engine with an output of 190hp and 300Nm, this variant available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive. Beyond that lies another petrol-powered front-driven variant, the CLA 250, which uses a 2.0-litre engine and can generate 224hp and 350Nm. You can also talk to your dealer about diesel-powered CLA 200d and CLA 220d variants. All models were initially launched with a 7G-DCT seven-speed automatic transmission, but you can also talk to your dealer about a 6-speed manual stick shift for lower-range variants.

Design and Build
Mercedes says that the CLA Shooting Brake is 'a designer car', referring to its elegant proportions: a long bonnet, coupe-like window lines, muscular shoulders over the rear wheel arch and a supplely crouched rear, which is intended to show sports car genes. The outline of the frameless windows is identical to the outline of the Coupe's up to the B-pillar. This MK2 model is 48mm longer than the original, plus it's 53mm wider but 2mm lower. The flat headlamps, the low-slung bonnet and the diamond radiator grille with the central star mark the typical Mercedes-Benz sports car look. The interior of the passenger compartment is identical to that of the Coupe. Both CLAs offer unique cabin architecture, primarily thanks to their avant-garde instrument panel: the widescreen display is completely free-standing with no hood on the wing-shaped main body of the instrument panel. This stretches continuously from one front door to the other. At 871 millimetres, the boot opening is significantly wider than in the previous model and the luggage area is 10-litres bigger, measuring in at 505-litres.

Market and Model
Expect to pay somewhere in the £33,000 to £40,000 bracket for mainstream versions of this CLA Shooting Brake. There's a choice of three trim levels - 'AMG Line', 'AMG Line Premium' and 'AMG Line Premium Plus'. Even base 'AMG Line' models come decently equipped, standard kit including the MBUX multimedia system that includes 'Hey Mercedes' voice recognition and is accessed through a 10.25-inch centre-dash touchscreen. This incorporates navigation, a DAB radio and smartphone integration, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There's also a 7-inch digital cockpit display, LED high performance headlights, privacy glass, Thermotronic luxury two-zone automatic climate control, a Parking package and heated front seats with leather upholstery. Standard safety features include Active Lane Keeping Assist and Speed Limit Assist. 'AMG Line Premium' trim adds a larger 10.25-inch digital cockpit display, a dash cam, ambient lighting with a choice of 64 colours and keyless entry. Finally 'AMG Line Premium Plus' spec adds a panoramic sliding sunroof, Multibeam LED headlights, memory seats for the driver and front passenger and an 'Energizing pack' which uses a number of the car's systems to boost driver fitness and wellbeing.

Cost of Ownership
The CLA Shooting Brake almost replicates the economy and emissions figures of the saloon, which means it's very, very good indeed. The kerb weight goes up slightly and, rather surprisingly, the drag coefficent of the Shooting Brake isn't quite as good. Still, it's hard to complain when you have a practical and stylish Mercedes-Benz estate that can return figures like the ones quoted here. The CLA 180 and CLA 200 Coupe variants can deliver up to 47.9mpg on the combined cycle. The CLA 180 emits 123g/km of CO2 and the CLA 200 emits 124g/km. The CLA 220 4MATIC delivers 40.4mpg and emits 149g/km. And the CLA 250 can deliver up to 41.5mpg and emit 139g/km of CO2. What else? Well it's worth knowing that your maintenance outlay can be kept a little in check by going for the optional 'Service Care' package that takes care of routine maintenance, spreading the cost of regular servicing, guaranteeing the price of parts and labour for up to four services and covering the cost of all recommended service items such as brake fluid, spark plugs, air filters, fuel filters and screen wash. There's also an ASSYST dashboard service indicator that monitors engine use and tells you exactly when a garage visit is due. It's also worth mentioning that the included 'Mercedes me' connect services package includes remote self-diagnostic capability, enabling your CLA to monitor wear and tear items and alert your local dealer to let you know if something needs seeing to.

Summary
The CLA is a key model for Mercedes. Bluntly put, it's a car that appeals to customers who'd never normally think of buying from the brand. They might feel that 'typical' Benzes are too staid and conservative, but the CLA is cut from some pretty funky cloth and the Shooting Brake is anything but traditional Stuttgart tackle. The engineering beneath the car is hard to fault, the equipment you get is impressive, the pricing looks on the button but that styling? Whether you warm to the CLA Shooting Brake in this second generation form is clearly going to depend on whether you agree with Mercedes that it delivers "a contemporary interpretation of sensual purity" or whether you think it's just too odd for words. We like it here. Your opinion may vary.