The new four-door coupe is being called a style rebel. It takes the majority of its design cues from the CLS four-door coupe, whose design concept has inspired imitators from nearly all other competing car brands since its world debut in Detroit ten years ago in 2003.
But enough about the design, see for yourself in the photo gallery below. Looking for technical specs and the equipment list, continue scrolling for an easy to read quick reference guide.
Or, for yet another view of the CLA-Class, click here to check out Kate Upton‘s CLA Commercial.
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Technical Data
| CLA250 | ||
| Vehicle type | 4 door, 5 passenger coupe | |
| Chassis | Steel Unibody | |
| Engine | Turbocharged 2.0-liter Inline-four Transversely mounted | |
| Engine material | Aluminum | |
| Valve arrangement | Four valves per cylinder | |
| Valvetrain | Roller-type Rocker Arm | |
| Displacement (cc) | 1,991 | |
| Bore (in.) | 3.27 | |
| Stroke (in.) | 3.62 | |
| Compression ratio | 9.8 : 1 | |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 208 @ 5,500 | |
| Torque (lb-ft.) @ rpm | 258 @ 1,250 – 4,000 | |
| Intake system | Turbo, Direct Injection | |
| Max. engine speed (rpm) | 6,500 | |
| Transmission | 7-Speed Dual Clutch Automatic | |
| Shift controls | DirectSelect | |
| Gear ratios | ||
| 1 | 3.86:1 | |
| 2 | 2.43:1 | |
| 3 | 2.67:1 | |
| 4 | 1.05:1 | |
| 5 | 0.78:1 | |
| 6 | 1.05:1 | |
| 7 | 0.84:1 | |
| R | -3.38:1 | |
| R2 “comfort mode” | – | |
| Final drive | 4.13:1 | |
| Stability control | ESP Stability Control | |
| Traction control | ASR | |
| Suspension | Sport Suspension | |
| front | McPherson w/ Spring strut & wishbone | |
| rear | Independent w/ Wishbones & control arms | |
| Steering | Rack-and-pinion, speed dependent electrical power assist | |
| Turns, lock-to-lock | TBD | |
| Steering ratio | 14.4 : 1 | |
| Turning cirlcle (ft.) | 36.1 | |
| Wheels (in.) | front | 17 x 7.5 |
| rear | 17 x 7.5 | |
| Tires | front | 225 / 45 R17 |
| rear | 225 / 45 R17 | |
| Brakes | ||
| Disc diameter (in.) | front | 12.6 |
| rear | 11.6 | |
| Disc thickness (in.) | front | 1.2 |
| rear | 0.4 | |
| Exterior dimensions (in) | ||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 | |
| Length | 182.3 | |
| Width (excluding mirrors) | 70 | |
| Height | 56.6 | |
| Ground clearance (in.) | 3.9 | |
| Track | front | 60.9 |
| rear | 60.8 | |
| Interior dimensions (in.) | ||
| Head room | front | 37 |
| 2nd / 3rd row | 35.6 | |
| Leg room | front | TBD |
| 2nd / 3rd row | TBD | |
| Shoulder room | front | 56 |
| 2nd / 3rd row | 53.2 | |
| Cargo Length | back row up | TBD |
| back / mid row down | 40.6 | |
| Cargo floor width (narrowest) | 70.3 | |
| Capacities | ||
| Cabin volume (cu. ft.) | TBD | |
| Cargo volume | seats up | TBD |
| back/mid row down | TBD | |
| Curb weight (lbs.) | 3,264 (est.) | |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (lbs.) | 4,334 (est.) | |
| Towing (lbs.) | N/A | |
| Max. total payload (lbs.) | 1,070 | |
| Fuel tank/reserve (gallons) | 14.5 / TBD | |
| AdBlue tank (gallons) | N/A | |
| Performance | ||
| 0-60 (seconds) | TBD | |
| Top speed (mph) | 149 | |
| Fuel mileage, city/hwy/comb | TBD | |
Note: Technical specifications are subject to change. *with optional AMG Performance Package
Standard Equipment List for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
Comfort/Convenience
- mbrace2 – In-Vehicle Technology Suite
- 5.8” Display Screen
- Central Controller
- Color Instrument Cluster Display
- Rain-Sensing Intermittent Windshield Wipers
- Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling
- Cruise Control
- Power Driver Seat with 3-Position Memory
- Twin Cup Holders
- Exterior Chrome Trim
- Air Conditioning
- Rear Center Armrest
- Floormats
- MB-Tex Upholstery
- Anthracite Trim
Performance/Handling
- 208 Horsepower @ 5,500 rpm
- 258 lb-ft @ 1,250 – 4,000 rpm
- 2.0L inline 4–cylinder Turbocharged engine*
- 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission*
- ECO Start/Stop*
- Electro-mechanical power steering*
- 17” 5-spoke two-tone wheels
- Dual Exhaust With Chrome Tips
- Adaptive Brake with HOLD Function
- Hill Start Assist
- Sport Suspension
- Leather Steering Wheel with Shift Paddles
- All-Season Run Flat Tires
Safety/Security
- COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST*
- ATTENTION ASSIST*
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Driver Air Bags
- Window Air Bags
- Driver Knee Air Bag
- Side Impact Air Bags
- Remote Key with Panic Button
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
Sport Package*
- 18” AMG Twin 5-Spoke Wheels
- Sport Bodystyling
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
Driver Assistance Package
- DISTRONIC*
- Blind Spot Assist*
- Lane Keeping Assist*
Stand Alone Options
- 4MATIC all-wheel drive*
- 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 Tires
Paint
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
* highlight for 2014MY
