Review: 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Edition 1
15 December 2017, Neil Parkhi
Introduction
The Mercedes CLA250 was the second 4 door coupe by Mercedes. Before that they had the CLS which was in production since 2005. The CLA is based on the C Class, which is meant to be a coupe, but with more doors. The reason why a coupe and sedan are different is not because of the doors of the vehicle, it is the shape. Traditionally, a coupe can only have two doors because of the shape of the vehicle primarily. But Mercedes-Benz with their CLS and CLA, and BMW with their Gran Coupes were able to make it a 4 door vehicle, and these coupes are even able to have 5 seats, well, except for the CLS, because it has a rear center console. All of the two door coupes by Mercedes-Benz have 4 seats, and it is rare for a 2 door to have 5, which one of those vehicles is the Honda Accord Coupe. Even the CLA seen here is a 5 seater vehicle. This vehicle is also the Edition 1. The Edition 1 car is the 1st CLA Vehicle in the U.S. The very first CLA in the U.S. is also an Edition 1. The Edition 1 was a limited production vehicle to only 750 units in the United States, so once they were gone, they were gone.
Review
I personally think the Mercedes-Benz CLA class is in fact a great car, like a lot of other products by them. The CLA has the good reliability but also is elegantly crafted and designed. Its looks in general are stunning with those sporty designs, but also has really good ride comfort as well. These kinds of great factors are always there in a Mercedes product.
Specifications
| Steering and Transmission | |
|---|---|
| Steering Type | Speed Proportional, Electro-Mechanical, Rack and Pinion Power Steering |
| Transmission Type | 7-Speed Automatic |
| Gear 1 Ratio | 3.86 |
| Gear 2 Ratio | 2.43 |
| Gear 3 Ratio | 2.67 |
| Gear 4 Ratio | 1.05 |
| Gear 5 Ratio | 0.78 |
| Gear 6 Ratio | 1.05 |
| Gear 7 Ratio | 1.05 |
| Reverse Gear Ratio | 3.38 |
| Wheels and Tires | |
| Front Wheel Type | 18 inch 15 spoke black painted alloys |
| Rear Wheel Type | 18 inch 15 spoke black painted alloys |
| Front Tire Type | 225/40R18 |
| Rear Tire Type | 225/40R18 |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension Type | Independent MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension Type | Independent Multi-Link |
| Suspension Features | Stabilizer Bars, Coil Springs, Gas Pressurised Shock Absorbers |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (in, mm) | 182.3in, 4630mm |
| Width (in, mm) | 70in, 1778mm |
| Height (in, mm) | 56.6in, 1437mm |
| Wheelbase (in, mm) | 106.3in, 2700mm |
| Weight (lb, kg) | 3262lb, 1480kg |
| Engine Specifications | |
| Engine Type | 2.0 litre single overhead cam 16 valve inline 4 cylinder |
| Power (bhp, PS, kW) | 208bhp, 211PS, 155kW @ 5500RPM |
| Torque (lb-ft, Nm) | 258lb-ft, 350Nm @ 1250RPM |
| 0-60 mph (0-97 kmph) | 9.4 seconds |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Tank Size (gal, L) | 13.2 gallons, 50L |
| Fuel Type (AKI, RON) | 91 Octane/AKI Petrol (95 RON) |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg, kmpL) | 26mpg, 11kmpL |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg, kmpL) | 38mpg, 16kmpL |
| Cargo Specifications | |
| Cargo Space (ft3, L) | 13.1ft3, 371L |
| Max. Cargo Space (ft3, L) | 13.1ft3, 371L |
| Price Range | |
| U.S. Dollars | $29,900 |
| Canadian Dollars | $37,961 |