Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (2015 – 2018) Review
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (2015 – 2018) At A Glance
Handsome looking alternative to the standard small estate. Good interior quality. CLA 200 CDI is economical. Boot is surprisingly useful.
Diesels and 7G DCT automatic don't make for the best combination. Top models are expensive new. Cramped in the back seats.
Mercedes-Benz describes the CLA Shooting Brake as an exciting, practical and alternative family car. Alternative being the right word. Here is a small coupe-like estate that's come from the CLA which itself is based on the latest A-Class. So is this strange blend a successful one?
Well in terms of looks, the CLA Shooting Brake stands out. Like the larger CLS Shooting Brake, it's an elegant and distinctive estate that's the antithesis to the standard boxy estate car. It's a refreshing change. But is this a case of style over substance.
Well not necessarily. Yes the boot isn't as practical as something like a Volkswagen Golf Estate but it's still pretty handy and will easily accommodate a pushchair and shopping. It's not good for boxy items but the boot is long and wide enough for everyday needs. Plus there's a large under-the-floor storage area.
Being based on the A-Class, don't expect acres of rear legroom, but there's reasonable space. That said, put in a standard rear-facing baby car seat and you'll need to slide the front seats pretty much all the way forward. The swooping roofline at the back doesn't make it particularly easy to get your little one in or out either.
There are no question marks over interior quality though. The CLA Shooting Brake feels like a premium product with a high level to the fit and finish. It's perhaps not quite as sophisticated a design as the Audi A3 - things like the infotainment panel and air conditioning controls are somewhat pedestrian - but everything is intuitive and easy to use.
Unlike larger Mercedes-Benz models, the CLA Shooting Brake is front-wheel drive; however, it's well set-up to handle neatly with little body roll and responsive steering. As small estates go, few are as good or as enjoyable to drive as the CLA Shooting Brake.
There are two petrol engines - the CLA 180 and the CLA 250 4Matic plus two diesel choices, the CLA 200 CDI and CLA 220 CDI. The topmost model in the range is the CLA 45 AMG 4matic. The diesels are the most popular with both versions powered by the same 2.1-litre diesel engine albeit with different power outputs. However, we're still not convinced by the combination of the CDI engines and the 7G DCT automatic gearbox.
With pricing for the CLA Shooting Brake range kicking off at £25,755 for the CLA 180 and stretching to £43,120 for the sporty CLA 45 AMG, this is not a cheap small estate. If you want outright space then look elsewhere, but if you want plenty of style and a dash of practicality - the CLA Shooting Brake is the only small premium estate around.
Real MPG average for a Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (2015 – 2018)
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
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Average performance
76%
Real MPG
25–56 mpg
MPGs submitted
42
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On the inside of an Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (2015 – 2018)
- Boot space is 470–1354 litres
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4630–4691 mm |
| Width | 2032 mm |
| Height | 1417–1439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2699 mm |
Compared to the four-door CLA, the Shooting Brake version has slightly more headroom, although it's still far from roomy for taller passengers in the back. Plus it's pretty cramped back there unless you have two particularly short people sat in the front.
You can fit a rear facing child seat in the back but if it's reclining model, you'll need to slide the passenger seat nearly all the way forward to fit it in. And the sloping roofline means it's not easy to get your little one in or out.
There's better news with the boot though. While this is labelled a 'lifestyle' estate, whatever that exactly means, it is surprisingly practical given its compact size. So it's never going to compete with a Honda Civic Tourer, but the boot is deep and wide, so you can easily get a proper pushchair (a Bugaboo, iCandy or Uppababy for example). Plus there's room for a bit of shopping. It's certainly viable as an everyday family car.
You won't be able to get anything boxy in the boot due to the sloping tailgate, but there is a very handy - and large - underfloor storage area which is ideal for keeping stuff out the way and out of sight. Standard boot space is a healthy 495 litres and this can be increased to 595 litres if you opt for the £545 Load Compartment Package. This does however lock the rear seat backs in a more forward position, ruining the comfort for anyone unfortunate enough to be sat in the rear.
Four different trims are available - Sport, AMG Sport, OrangeArt and Engineered by AMG (with the flagship CLA 45 AMG considered more of a standalone model). Each are well equipped and come with different styling. Worth mentioning is the extroverts-only OrangeArt trim, which has bold orange accents on the front and rear bumpers, wheels and interior for those who really want to stand out from the crowd.
Standard equipment from launch:
Sport comes as standard with 18-inch twin-spoke alloy wheels, Active Parking Assist with Parktronic, a diamond grille with pins in high-gloss black, ambient lighting and cruise control with variable speed limiter
AMG Sport has lowered comfort suspension – which lowers the front axle by 20 mm - xenon headlamps, AMG body styling on front apron, rear apron and side skirts, privacy glass and Artico leather seats with red contrast stitching.
OrangeArt gets 18-inch AMG multi-spoke wheels in black with orange rim, orange trim element on front and rear aprons, orange edging on seatbelts and floor mats, orange contrast stitching on leather sports seats.
Engineered by AMG includes all round AMG body styling, 18-inch AMG five-spoke alloys, lowered ‘Engineered by AMG’ sports suspension with AMG speed-sensitive sports steering, red calipers with ‘Mercedes-Benz’ lettering, red designo seat belts and ARTICO leather interior with red contrast stitching
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Child seats that fit a Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (2015 – 2018)
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- Engines range from CLA 180 to CL A220 d Automatic
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 25–56 mpg
Like the CLA saloon, the Shooting Brake comes with the choice of three petrol engines, a 122PS 1.6-litre turbo petrol in the CLA 180 and two versions of a 2.0-litre turbo petrol with either 211PS in the CLA 250 or an incredible 360PS reserved for the CLA 45 AMG.
But it's the diesels that are more popular. The CLA is powered by the familiar 2.1-litre engine that's used in everything from big vans to the GLE. Here it develops 136PS in the CLA 200 CDI and 177PS in the CLA 220 CDI.
The more powerful CLA 220 CDI diesel - only available with the 7G DCT automatic - certainly delivers on paper. It will sprint to 62mph in 8.3 seconds, while averaging an official 67.3mpg and emitting just 108g/km of CO2.
Unfortunately, those numbers fail to tell the whole story. The diesel might be willing in a straight line, producing its maximum 350Nm of torque from just 1400rpm, but it's also pretty noisy and not especially refined. It's better once warmed up - and good sound proofing in the cabin helps mitigate that noise somewhat - but you can't escape the fact that it feels like an ageing engine.
Also disappointing is the seven-speed 7G DCT dual-clutch automatic. Accelerate away from a standstill and it's great, with flawless and fast upshifts, but in everyday driving it is slow to react to downshifts and often jerky when coming to a halt.
That unresponsiveness is really noticeable when slowing down for roundabouts and then wanting quick acceleration. Too often the gearbox is too slow to get you going again. There is a manual setting where you can use the steering wheel paddles plus a sport mode, but the latter is simply too hyperactive. It's a problem that we've found with this combination of 220 CDI engine and 7G DCT automatic across the Mercedes-Benz range.
There's better news when it comes to handling. The CLA may not be a traditional Mercedes-Benz in the sense that it's front-wheel drive, but it still handles very well. The majority of drivers won't notice any difference as the CLA Shooting Brake puts its power down cleanly with good traction, even in the wet.
It's good in corners too, thanks to precise and responsive steering that occasionally lacks feel but is nicely weighted to give the CLA Shooting Brake a true sporty feel. Body roll is well controlled and the ride quality is impressive too. It's on the firm side - part of the more 'youthful' CLA image - but it doesn't crash over bumps and deals well with all but the poorest of road surfaces, even when fitted with 18-inch wheels.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL A220 d Automatic | 67 mpg | 7.8 s | 108 g/km |
| CLA 180 | 41–49 mpg | 9.1–9.4 s | 134–158 g/km |
| CLA 180 Automatic | 45–51 mpg | 8.8–9.3 s | 128–144 g/km |
| CLA 200 | 43 mpg | 8.5 s | 150 g/km |
| CLA 200 Automatic | 43–44 mpg | 8.2–8.5 s | 146–150 g/km |
| CLA 200 d | 66 mpg | 9.7 s | 111–112 g/km |
| CLA 200 d Automatic | 69 mpg | 9.2 s | 106–107 g/km |
| CLA 220 4Matic Automatic | 38 mpg | 7.2 s | 168 g/km |
| CLA 220 d Automatic | 67 mpg | 7.8–8.3 s | 108–109 g/km |
| CLA 220 d Automatic 4Matic | 59 mpg | 7.8 s | 126 g/km |
| CLA 220d 4Matic Automatic | 50 mpg | 7.8 s | 148 g/km |
| CLA 220d Automatic | 51 mpg | 7.8 s | 144 g/km |
| CLA 250 Automatic 4Matic | 41–43 mpg | 6.7–6.8 s | 152–160 g/km |
| CLA 45 AMG | 33–41 mpg | 4.3–4.7 s | 162–195 g/km |
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (2015 – 2018) Models and Specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4630–4691 mm |
| Width | 2032 mm |
| Height | 1417–1439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2699 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1395–1615 kg |
| Boot Space | 470–1354 L |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Servicing | 12500–15534 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £26,030–£50,230 |
| Insurance Groups | 22–46 |
| Road Tax Bands | B–J |
| Official MPG | 32.8–68.9 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | - |
On sale until September 2019
On sale until October 2018
On sale until April 2017
| Estate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 180 1.6 AMG Sport 5dr | £28,230 | 48.7 mpg | 9.4 s |
| 180 1.6 AMG Sport Auto 5dr | £29,550 | 51.4 mpg | 9.3 s |
| 180 1.6 Sport 5dr | £26,030 | 48.7 mpg | 9.4 s |
| 180 1.6 Sport Auto 5dr | £27,350 | 51.4 mpg | 9.3 s |
| 200d 2.1 AMG Sport 5dr | £30,250 | 65.7 mpg | 9.7 s |
| 200d 2.1 AMG Sport Auto 5dr | £31,700 | 68.9 mpg | 9.2 s |
| 200d 2.1 Sport 5dr | £28,050 | 65.7 mpg | 9.7 s |
| 200d 2.1 Sport Auto 5dr | £29,500 | 68.9 mpg | 9.2 s |
| 220d 2.1 AMG Sport 4MATIC Auto 5dr | £34,630 | 58.9 mpg | 7.8 s |
| 220d 2.1 Orangeart 4MATIC Auto 5dr | £36,630 | 58.9 mpg | 7.8 s |
| 220d 2.1 Orangeart Auto 5dr | £35,130 | 67.3 mpg | 7.8 s |
| 220d 2.1 Sport 4MATIC Auto 5dr | £32,430 | 58.9 mpg | 7.8 s |
| 220d 2.1 Sport Auto 5dr | £30,930 | 67.3 mpg | 7.8 s |
| 250 2.0 AMG 4MATIC Auto 5dr | £35,935 | 41.5 mpg | 6.7 s |
| 45 2.0 AMG 4MATIC Auto 5dr | £43,515 | 38.7 mpg | 4.3 s |
On sale until June 2016
| Estate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 220d 2.1 AMG Sport Auto 5dr | £33,130 | 67.3 mpg | 8.3 s |
On sale until August 2015
| Estate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 250 2.0 211 4MATIC Engineered by AMG Auto 5dr | £34,725 | 42.8 mpg | 6.8 s |
| 45 2.0 360 4MATIC AMG Auto 5dr | £43,120 | 39.8 mpg | 4.7 s |
Good
- Handles well despite a lack of feel through the steering.
- Boot may not be very square in shape but is still usefully practical with room for a pushchair.
- Stylish looks guarantee the CLA Shooting Brake will always stand out.
- Easy and relaxed on the motorway.
Bad
- Rear passenger space is reasonable but tight for a rear-facing car seat.
- Combination of CDI engines and 7G DCT automatic is not a successful one.
- Ride is on the firm side.
What to watch out for
23-7-2017: MB issued a voluntary recall to apply software upgrades to diesel engines in a bid to cut nitrogen oxide emissions on three million vehicles. All Euro 5 and Euro 6 standard diesel engines registered in Europe between January 2011 and September 2015 are affected. (Only the new two-litre turbodiesel fitted to the latest E-Class saloon and a new V6 turbodiesel in the soon-to-be released S-Class are exempt.) A Mercedes-Benz spokesman said that the “software upgrade” would be carried out by dealerships when customers visited for a service or other maintenance work and would take around an hour to complete. MB “did not expect” the upgrade to have any effect on the performance of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Many Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles have already had the update applied after work to apply the changes to compact vehicles and the V-Class MPV got underway in March. It was reported in The Times in July that while Daimler, which manufactures Mercedes-Benz, had not been found to use the same type of software for cheating emissions tests discovered in Volkswagen vehicles in 2015, it is the subject of an investigation by the German authorities into the possible manipulation of exhaust controls in cars with diesel engines.
19-5-2018: Report of leather side bolster of driver's seat of 2016 Mercedes CLA 220D Shooting Brake splitting at 18,000 miles.
Model History
- November 2014: New CLA Shooting Brake revealed
- March 2016: Revised CLA unveiled
- As spacious as they come: beauty in its most practical guise
- As spacious as they come: beauty in its most practical guise
November 2014
New CLA Shooting Brake revealed
Spaciousness is one of the strengths of the Shooting Brake. The load compartment offers a capacity that ranges from 495 to 1354 litres (when loaded up to the upper edge of the rear seat backrests or loaded to the roof with the rear bench seat folded down, respectively). If the rear seats are moved into the more steeply raked "cargo" position, the load capacity increases to 595 litres while still leaving space for five occupants.
4,630mm long x 1,777 wide (2,032mm with mirrors) x 1,435mm high
Headroom in the rear is significantly greater than in the four-door CLA. At 94.7 cm, the effective headroom in the rear is 4 cm higher than it is in the companion model. Access to the second row of seats is also much easier.
The width of the luggage compartment, at up to 1328 mm, is leading in this segment. Clever little details, including the magnetic catch on the through-loading flap in the rear-seat backrest for long items, such as skis, are further typical examples of this carefully thought-out concept.
Options such as the electrically operated EASY-PACK tailgate or the Load Compartment package help to enhance convenience and variability when using the load compartment. Apart from the "cargo" positioning option for the rear-seat backrests, the Load Compartment package includes a collapsible box, a 12 V socket and an additional stowage net at the side of the load compartment. To add to the exclusive ambience, aluminium strips with anti-slip inlays are available as an option for the load compartment floor.
The engine range available with the CLA Shooting Brake is extensive right from the start of sales, comprising two diesel and three petrol units. All engines impress with their agile performance, low noise levels and low emissions. The CLA 200 CDI, with an output of 136PS, is particularly efficient: it has a combined consumption figure of just 3.9 l/100 km, with emissions of 101g/km of CO2.
All versions are equipped as standard with the ECO start/stop function and are Euro 6-compliant. All-wheel drive is likewise available straight from the market launch, initially in the CLA 250 4MATIC and CLA 250 Sport 4MATIC (features include: dynamic styling, sporty tuning of engine, accelerator and transmission as well as sporty engine sound). Diesel variants in the form of the CLA 200 CDI 4MATIC and CLA 220 CDI 4MATIC will follow in September 2015.
Automatic transmissions are 7G-DCT, twin oil clutch, not dry clutch.
March 2016
Revised CLA unveiled
The facelift involves new bumpers, a diamond radiator grille in black as standard and new light-alloy wheels. The interior also benefits from numerous enhancements, among them new seat covers and trim parts, as well as chrome-plated controls. LED High Performance headlamps, Hands-Free Access and further possibilities for integrating smartphones into the control system are all options that serve to enhance safety and comfort.
The new efficiency champion is the CLA 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition with an output of 109PS and CO2 emissions from as low as 89 g/km. The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupé and Shooting Brake models now feature even more dynamic styling and a further upgraded interior. With a peak performance of 381PS and maximum torque of 475 Nm they are among the most powerful vehicles in their segment.
All models now have a diamond radiator grille in black as standard, plus a new front bumper with a silver, black or chrome trim strip. The rear bumper is optionally available with a panel incorporating a trim strip in chrome or black (Night package) between the tailpipes. The tailpipe trim panels themselves are now integrated flush into the bumper. This adds visual width to the vehicle and ensures a superior high-quality appearance thanks to even and narrow gaps where the panels join.
There is a new paintwork shade, cavansite blue metallic. The range of available wheels has also been significantly extended. There is now a choice of five 18-inch light-alloy wheels, all in all, including one in a new 5-twin-spoke design in conjunction with the AMG Line. This is available in two colours (painted black or titanium grey, with a high-sheen finish).
Breathtakingly sporty proportions and a powerfully dynamic design idiom with sensuously shaped surfaces already made the CLA unmistakable in its four-door Coupé guise. It is now followed by a further design icon, the CLA Shooting Brake, with a unique look all of its own. The lower overall height and the elongated coupé-style roof contour line, the low greenhouse and the sweep of the high beltline are the key design features of its distinctive profile. As is the gentle downward slope of the roof line, which makes for significantly more headroom than in the four-door Coupé. The CLA Shooting Brake (length/width/height: 4630/1777/1435 mm) will initially be available with a choice of two diesel and three petrol engines as well as with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. It goes on sale in January 2015, with the first models going to customers towards the end of March 2015.
"The new CLA Shooting Brake is the latest member of our successful family of compact models. The range, which now includes five models, covers an extremely wide spectrum: with the spacious B-Class sports tourer, the youthfully dynamic A-Class, the avant-garde CLA-Class Coupé and the compact GLA-Class SUV, we cater for a host of different customer wishes in this segment," says Ola Källenius, Member of the Divisional Board Mercedes-Benz Cars, responsible for Marketing & Sales. "Like its big brother, the CLS Shooting Brake, the CLA Shooting Brake is targeted at active customers who are looking outside of the mainstream for a car that impresses with a high utility value."
The guiding principle behind the designers' work was that of sensual purity as an expression of modern luxury. "The new CLA Shooting Brake offers a contemporary interpretation of sensual purity and represents the perfect synthesis between the emotionality of a coupé and the intelligence of a shooting brake," explains Gorden Wagener, Head of Design at Daimler AG. "The styling of our CLA Shooting Brake is extremely progressive as well as unmistakable. Once again, we have created a whole new class of vehicle."
The thrilling design details of the limited-edition OrangeArt Edition special model ensure that it brings an exciting note to the market launch. Orange highlight rings around the bi-xenon headlamps ensure that they stand out in spectacular style. The rim flanges of the AMG light-alloy wheels are painted in orange on the OrangeArt Edition. Orange/black sports seats and orange contrasting topstitching help to define the interior.
As spacious as they come: beauty in its most practical guise
The elegantly long drawn-out Shooting Brake tail end, in conjunction with the variability that this offers, guarantees exceptional recreational value without compromising on the CLA's aspiration to represent design at its best. At the same time, headroom in the rear is significantly greater than in the four-door CLA. At 94.7 cm, the effective headroom in the rear is 4 cm higher than it is in the companion model. Access to the second row of seats is also much easier.
This spaciousness is one of the strengths of the Shooting Brake. The load compartment offers a capacity that ranges from 495 to 1354 litres (when loaded up to the upper edge of the rear seat backrests or loaded to the roof with the rear bench seat folded down, respectively). If the rear seats are moved into the more steeply raked "cargo" position, the load capacity increases to 595 litres while still leaving space for five occupants.
The width of the luggage compartment, at up to 1328 mm, is leading in this segment. Clever little details, including the magnetic catch on the through-loading flap in the rear-seat backrest for long items, such as skis, are further typical examples of this carefully thought-out concept.
Options such as the electrically operated EASY-PACK tailgate or the Load Compartment package help to enhance convenience and variability when using the load compartment. Apart from the "cargo" positioning option for the rear-seat backrests, the Load Compartment package includes a collapsible box, a 12 V socket and an additional stowage net at the side of the load compartment. To add to the exclusive ambience, aluminium strips with anti-slip inlays are available as an option for the load compartment floor.
With a C d value of 0.22 in its BlueEFFICIENCY Edition guise, the four-door CLA sets a new benchmark – both within the Mercedes model portfolio and among all series-production vehicles. The CLA Shooting Brake, too, holds its own alongside the world champion with outstanding aerodynamics while likewise leading its segment with a C d value of 0.26. The drag area C d x A, a decisive factor when it comes to wind resistance, is 0.57 m 2 on the CLA Shooting Brake.
The engine range available with the CLA Shooting Brake is extensive right from the start of sales, comprising two diesel and three petrol units. All engines impress with their agile performance, low noise levels and low emissions. The CLA 200 CDI, with an output of 100 kW (136 hp), is particularly efficient: it has a top speed of 215 km/h and a combined consumption figure of just 3.9 l/100 km, with emissions of 101 g CO 2 /km.
All versions are equipped as standard with the ECO start/stop function and are Euro 6-compliant. All-wheel drive is likewise available straight from the market launch, initially in the CLA 250 4MATIC and CLA 250 Sport 4MATIC (features include: dynamic styling, sporty tuning of engine, accelerator and transmission as well as sporty engine sound). Diesel variants in the form of the CLA 200 CDI 4MATIC and CLA 220 CDI 4MATIC will follow in September 2015.
- See more at: http://www.mercedes-benz-media.co.uk/car/release/2590/THE+NEW+MERCEDES-BENZ+CLA+SHOOTING+BRAKE%3A+SPACE+FOR+SOMETHING+NEW#sthash.SctIEXbM.dpufBreathtakingly sporty proportions and a powerfully dynamic design idiom with sensuously shaped surfaces already made the CLA unmistakable in its four-door Coupé guise. It is now followed by a further design icon, the CLA Shooting Brake, with a unique look all of its own. The lower overall height and the elongated coupé-style roof contour line, the low greenhouse and the sweep of the high beltline are the key design features of its distinctive profile. As is the gentle downward slope of the roof line, which makes for significantly more headroom than in the four-door Coupé. The CLA Shooting Brake (length/width/height: 4630/1777/1435 mm) will initially be available with a choice of two diesel and three petrol engines as well as with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. It goes on sale in January 2015, with the first models going to customers towards the end of March 2015.
"The new CLA Shooting Brake is the latest member of our successful family of compact models. The range, which now includes five models, covers an extremely wide spectrum: with the spacious B-Class sports tourer, the youthfully dynamic A-Class, the avant-garde CLA-Class Coupé and the compact GLA-Class SUV, we cater for a host of different customer wishes in this segment," says Ola Källenius, Member of the Divisional Board Mercedes-Benz Cars, responsible for Marketing & Sales. "Like its big brother, the CLS Shooting Brake, the CLA Shooting Brake is targeted at active customers who are looking outside of the mainstream for a car that impresses with a high utility value."
The guiding principle behind the designers' work was that of sensual purity as an expression of modern luxury. "The new CLA Shooting Brake offers a contemporary interpretation of sensual purity and represents the perfect synthesis between the emotionality of a coupé and the intelligence of a shooting brake," explains Gorden Wagener, Head of Design at Daimler AG. "The styling of our CLA Shooting Brake is extremely progressive as well as unmistakable. Once again, we have created a whole new class of vehicle."
The thrilling design details of the limited-edition OrangeArt Edition special model ensure that it brings an exciting note to the market launch. Orange highlight rings around the bi-xenon headlamps ensure that they stand out in spectacular style. The rim flanges of the AMG light-alloy wheels are painted in orange on the OrangeArt Edition. Orange/black sports seats and orange contrasting topstitching help to define the interior.
As spacious as they come: beauty in its most practical guise
The elegantly long drawn-out Shooting Brake tail end, in conjunction with the variability that this offers, guarantees exceptional recreational value without compromising on the CLA's aspiration to represent design at its best. At the same time, headroom in the rear is significantly greater than in the four-door CLA. At 94.7 cm, the effective headroom in the rear is 4 cm higher than it is in the companion model. Access to the second row of seats is also much easier.
This spaciousness is one of the strengths of the Shooting Brake. The load compartment offers a capacity that ranges from 495 to 1354 litres (when loaded up to the upper edge of the rear seat backrests or loaded to the roof with the rear bench seat folded down, respectively). If the rear seats are moved into the more steeply raked "cargo" position, the load capacity increases to 595 litres while still leaving space for five occupants.
The width of the luggage compartment, at up to 1328 mm, is leading in this segment. Clever little details, including the magnetic catch on the through-loading flap in the rear-seat backrest for long items, such as skis, are further typical examples of this carefully thought-out concept.
Options such as the electrically operated EASY-PACK tailgate or the Load Compartment package help to enhance convenience and variability when using the load compartment. Apart from the "cargo" positioning option for the rear-seat backrests, the Load Compartment package includes a collapsible box, a 12 V socket and an additional stowage net at the side of the load compartment. To add to the exclusive ambience, aluminium strips with anti-slip inlays are available as an option for the load compartment floor.
With a C d value of 0.22 in its BlueEFFICIENCY Edition guise, the four-door CLA sets a new benchmark – both within the Mercedes model portfolio and among all series-production vehicles. The CLA Shooting Brake, too, holds its own alongside the world champion with outstanding aerodynamics while likewise leading its segment with a C d value of 0.26. The drag area C d x A, a decisive factor when it comes to wind resistance, is 0.57 m 2 on the CLA Shooting Brake.
The engine range available with the CLA Shooting Brake is extensive right from the start of sales, comprising two diesel and three petrol units. All engines impress with their agile performance, low noise levels and low emissions. The CLA 200 CDI, with an output of 100 kW (136 hp), is particularly efficient: it has a top speed of 215 km/h and a combined consumption figure of just 3.9 l/100 km, with emissions of 101 g CO 2 /km.
All versions are equipped as standard with the ECO start/stop function and are Euro 6-compliant. All-wheel drive is likewise available straight from the market launch, initially in the CLA 250 4MATIC and CLA 250 Sport 4MATIC (features include: dynamic styling, sporty tuning of engine, accelerator and transmission as well as sporty engine sound). Diesel variants in the form of the CLA 200 CDI 4MATIC and CLA 220 CDI 4MATIC will follow in September 2015.
- See more at: http://www.mercedes-benz-media.co.uk/car/release/2590/THE+NEW+MERCEDES-BENZ+CLA+SHOOTING+BRAKE%3A+SPACE+FOR+SOMETHING+NEW#sthash.SctIEXbM.dpuf
