2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The concept seems otherworldly, but Mercedes-Benz actually has a pretty nifty entry-level luxury compact sedan for a price that’s within reach of the average family. After a successful 2014 debut, the German automaker returns the commuter-oriented 2015 CLA-Class in 3 trims: the base CLA250, the traction-boasting CLA250 4Matic, and the precociously potent CLA45 AMG. This downsized Benz 4-door seats 5 and brings a hefty dollop of upgrades to this present model year, including a comfier suspension for the entry-level CLA250 and its 4Matic sibling, as well as standard keyless ignition and auto dual-zone climate control (both of which were optional last year). Also new is an optional remote keyless entry feature, a standard 7-inch infotainment display (the 8-inch display remains optional), and an upgrade to the available forward collision warning system, including quicker collision-mitigating braking.
The CLA250, meanwhile, remains available only with front-wheel drive (FWD), while the CLA250 4Matic and the CL45 AMG each boast standard intelligent all-wheel drive (iAWD).
Looking at the perks in the 2015 CLA250 and CLA250 4Matic, you’ll find standards like 17-inch alloy wheels outside, while leatherette upholstery, power-adjustable front seats with driver memory settings, full power accessories, the new-for-2015 keyless ignition, cruise control, and telescoping tilt-wheel steering grace the interior. Also inside, expect to see the COMAND infotainment interface complemented by the newly standard 7-inch touchscreen, along with Bluetooth-integrated mbrace2 telematics and smartphone apps, and the newly standard dual-zone auto climate control. A single-CD player with high-definition radio and auxiliary audio input tops it all off.
To the above, the athletically leaning CLA45 AMG adds a sport-tuned suspension, a sport exhaust system, 18-inch alloy wheels, up-sized brakes, and added aluminum exterior trim pieces.
As for optional equipment in the 2015 CLA-Class, expect the Premium package to add satellite radio, heated front seats, auto-dimming mirrors, 12-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio, and a remote garage door opener. The available Interior package, furthermore, adds leather upholstery and upgraded ambient lighting to the options list, while the Sports and Sports Plus packages toss virtually all of the CLA45 AMG’s athletic equipment onto either CLA250 iteration. A Multimedia package also returns optional for 2015, which boasts GPS navigation, an in-dash DVD player, a rear-view camera and advanced voice control features on the COMAND network. Upgraded wheels also remain available to all this year’s CLA-Class editions.
Once again powering the CLA250 and its 4Matic kinsman, a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine combines with a 7-speed auto-manual transmission boasting steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Look for 208 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque from this forced-air I4, with mileage estimated at 26 mpg city/38 highway in the FWD-equipped CLA 250, and 24/32 in the 4Matic version.
The AWD-packing CL45 AMG offers this same engine, but Mercedes upgrades it with a twin-scroll turbocharger and some beefed up internal components. This change boosts power numbers to 355 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque using a quicker-shifting version of the 7-speed auto-manual shifter. All this extra grunt, however, doesn’t use much extra gas, with mileage figures standing at a respectable 23/31.
Both editions of this force-fed I4 sport standard engine stop/start technology, which shuts down the engine at a stop and automatically restarts it when the accelerator is pressed. Oh, and the 7-speed auto-manual again boasts a Sport mode for some extra pizzazz in shifting and throttle response, not to mention some added reverb from the dual exhaust pipes to go with the Eco and Manual modes.
Standard safety stuff in this affordable, yet all-inclusive, Mercedes includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), side-mounted and head curtain airbags, front fog/driving lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, a post-collision safety system, and a remote antitheft alarm. Available safety equipment includes Active Parking Assist, and the Driver Assistance package sporting blind spot alerts, lane-keeping assistance, and adaptive cruise control that’s complemented by the previously mentioned upgraded front collision warning and braking system.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Memorized settings: audio system · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.13
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: mbrace · Smart device app function: lock operation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.13
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: mbrace · Smart device app function: lock operation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.13
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: mbrace · Smart device app function: lock operation
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation
