A, B and CLA-Class with Improved Engines
Mercedes-Benz has announced several new engines for the A,B and CLA-Class. The model ranges are being extended with the addition of highly economical entry-level versions, another fuel-efficient BlueEFFICIENCY Edition model as well as 4MATIC all-wheel drive variants boasting high levels of traction.
The A and B-Class gain an entry-level 160 CDI model with 1.5 liter turbocharged diesel with 90HP (66 kW) and 220Nm (162 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 13.8 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). The fuel consumption is 3.8 litres / 100 km – 61.9 mpg US for the A-Class and 4.1 liters / 100 km for the B-Class.
The new B 220 4Matic is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol engine with 184HP (135 kW). It is connected to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph).
The B 180 CDI has a new 1.5 liter turbo-diesel with 109HP (80 kW) achieving 4.1 litres / 100 km – 57.3 mpg US.
The models will be joined by the previously announced CLA 250 4Matic, CLA 45 AMG and CLA 45 AMG Edition One.
Check out the specs below.
New models:
|
Model |
A 160 CDI |
B 160 CDI |
B 180 CDI BEE** |
B 220 4MATIC |
|
Engine |
4/in-line |
4/in-line |
4/in-line |
4/in-line |
|
Transmission |
6-speed, manual |
6-speed, manual |
6-speed, manual |
7G-DCT |
|
Output |
66 kW (90 hp) |
66 kW (90 hp) |
80 kW (109 hp) |
135 kW (184 hp) |
|
0-100 km/h |
13.8 s |
14.0 s |
11.6 s |
7.5 s |
|
Top speed |
180 km/h |
180 km/h |
190 km/h |
225 km/h |
|
Price* |
25,882.50 |
27,310.50 |
28,738.50 |
33,230.75 |
|
Model |
CLA 250 4MATIC |
CLA 45 AMG |
CLA 45 AMG Edition 1 |
|
Engine |
4/in-line |
4/in-line |
4/in-line |
|
Transmission |
7G-DCT |
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission |
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission |
|
Output |
155 kW (211 hp) |
265 kW (360 hp) |
265 kW (360 hp) |
|
0-100 km/h |
6.6 s |
4.6 s |
4.6 s |
|
Top speed |
240 km/h |
250 km/h |
250 km/h |
|
Price* |
40,876.50 |
56,078.75 |
63,099.75 |
Source: Mercedes-Benz
