If you live in the UK and you’d like a quick yet
compact Mercedes, you can now order the AMG-powered A 45 S and CLA 45 S Coupe
from £ 50,570 (US$ 61,681) and £ 52,145 (US$ 63,602) respectively. Meanwhile, the CLA
45 S Shooting Brake is £ 53,570 (US$ 65,340). All three variants are powered by
the same turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit, cranking out 415 HP and 500 Nm of torque in this range-topping spec.
Power is then sent to all four wheels with the aid
of a new eight speed dual-clutch gearbox, allowing the A 45 S to hit 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, while the CLA 45 S needs another 0.1 seconds to
reach that mark. Unlike the base 45 variants and their 250 km/h top
speed, the S models can max out at 270 km/h.
Moving on to standard equipment, we should mention
the following exterior details: 19-inch alloys, red calipers, AMG suspension
with AMG Ride Control, AMG-specific grille, wider front wings with flared
arches, wider side skirts, diffuser and vehicle color spoiler lip.
Meanwhile, the interior features the AMG Night Pack,
ARTICO and DINAMICA microfiber performance seats, AMG steering wheel, AMG Drive
Unit with driver’s pack and AMG Track Pace, heated front seats, mirror package,
parking package, 2 x 10.25-inch displays, keyless entry, illuminated door
sills, 64-color ambient lighting, wireless charging and more.
Opt instead of a range-topping Plus versions and you
also get the AMG Aerodynamic package (modified front splitter, additional
diffuser blade, side spoiler lips on rear apron and a rear spoiler), Adaptive
Damping suspension, panoramic sunroof, Multibeam LED headlights with Adaptive
Highbeam Assist Plus, different 19-inch wheels, electrically adjustable front
memory seats, leather package, Traffic Sign Assist, multi-contour seat package,
the Burmester surround sound system and Blind Spot Assist. All models feature
Active Brake Assist, Active Lane Keep Assist, Attention Assist and Speed Limit
Assist as standard.
First UK deliveries are scheduled to be made this
winter.
