Mercedes-AMG Performance Twins CLA 45 and GLA 45 Launched

Mercedes-AMG rolls out two performance variants of its CLA and GLA cars, with updated styling and features.

Mercedes-Benz India has rolled out two upgraded variants from its performance brand Mercedes-AMG. These are the updated CLA 45 sports sedan and GLA 45 4Matic crossover.

The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 is priced at Rs 75.20 lakh, while the highly customised ‘Aero’ edition is priced at Rs 77.69 lakh, ex-showroom. The Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 4Matic on the other hand is priced at Rs 77.85 lakh, while the ‘Aero’ edition with custom design elements is priced at Rs 80.67 lakh.

2017 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45

The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 will appeal to purists who want performance with a dash of luxury in a sedan body style. The 2017 CLA 45 gets additional styling elements such as a new front splitter and air intakes, which have apparently improved aerodynamics. The grille features a chrome twin slat. The boot gets a redesigned spoiler lip. Inside it gets red and black contrast stitching, art-leather seats.

The AMG CLA 45 is powered by a 2-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol motor that puts out 375 bhp of power at 6,000 rpm and 475 Nm of torque between 2,250 and 5,000 rpm. This is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and the 4Matic all-wheel drive system. It can do 0-100 kmph in 4.2 seconds.

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2017 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45

Buyers looking for a slightly more aggressive and rugged body style would be looking at the Mercedes-AMG GLA 45. Besides slightly more ground clearance would be welcome. The GLA 45 also gets a refresh, with an all-new front grille design, LED headlamps, 18-inch alloy wheels and a few other design bits. Like the CLA 45, it also gets a new leather covered dash with red stitching.

The AMG GLA 45 is mated to the same 2-litre, 4-cylinder turbo-petrol motor that the CLA also comes with. Power and torque figures are identical. It also gets the 4Matic all-wheel drive system, and can do 0-100 kmph in 4.4 seconds.

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