The new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Shooting Brake can offer you up to 421 CV of power

A few days ago Mercedes-AMG unveiled the radical A-Class A 45 and CLA 45, and now it does the same with the more family-oriented variant of these, the CLA 45 Shooting Brake, a vehicle that offers not only the spectacular design and performance of its siblings, but also the space provided by its bodywork, which we could say results in the perfect combination.

Like its siblings, the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Shooting Brake uses the same 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with two power levels: 387 CV of power and 480 Nm of torque in the base version, while the S version raises output to 421 CV together with 500 Nm of torque. In both options the engine is paired with an AMG Speedshift dual-clutch automatic gearbox with eight speeds, and it can vary the distribution of power thanks to the AMG Performance 4MATIC+ active all-wheel drive system; add to that the Drift mode for even more fun.

With these figures the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Shooting Brake achieves a maximum combined consumption of 8.4 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 191 g/km, both measured under the NEDC test cycle. Naturally these figures will vary depending on how heavy your right foot is, as its acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is 4.1 seconds for the base version and 4 seconds for the S version, reaching top speeds of 250 km/h and 270 km/h respectively. To keep all this power under control, we will have specific sport suspension, although adaptive adjustable suspension can be optionally fitted; there is also a braking system with 350 mm discs and four-piston calipers on the front axle, and 330 mm discs with single-piston calipers on the rear axle in the base version, while the S version uses 360 mm discs and six-piston calipers on the front axle.

Aesthetically, the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Shooting Brake adopts the same changes towards greater sportiness and radicalness, although naturally we will find small rear details derived from the family bodywork. All these changes match its bodywork perfectly, which appears to extend slightly at the top thanks to a small spoiler, along with a new, wider bumper with side air outlets and a new rear diffuser, which integrates the two twin exhaust outlets.

Inside, we also find the same design as its AMG range siblings, with elements that help create a more sporty atmosphere thanks to, for example, specific gloss black trim, sport seats with an integrated headrest, or a multifunction sport steering wheel with paddle shifters behind it, all complemented by black leather and Alcantara upholstery. On the technology side, we also find the latest innovations introduced in the CLA, including the characteristic 10.25-inch MBUX system which, for this version, will allow new personalisation options thanks to AMG.