Mercedes has just refreshed its CLA, although it is truly difficult to speak of a refresh when at first glance it is not easy to determine whether it is a new or old model.
Automotive laymen have a problem when it comes to distinguishing between the Mercedes CLA and C-Class models, even though they are objectively quite different vehicles both technically and visually. What connects them is the fact that both vehicles have a classic three-volume shape and the Mercedes emblem. The CLA is based on the A-Class, has front-wheel drive (unlike the C-Class), and the concept is meant to build on another Mercedes model, the CLS, which became a real sales hit about a decade ago. It is a coupe vehicle, but with four doors. The spirit of the coupe can best be felt in the doors that lack a frame.
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Mercedes has just refreshed its CLA, although it is really very difficult to speak of a refresh when at first glance even an expert finds it hard to determine whether it is a new or conditionally speaking old model. There are only slight corrections to the front grille and minor details. The interior remains almost identical, so one cannot speak of a classic redesign.
The engine offering for the CLA model in Croatia starts with a 1.5-liter diesel version that develops 109 horsepower. This is an economical engine that is in high demand as it offers quite decent performance (11.6 seconds to 100 km/h and a top speed of 215 km/h) with an average consumption of just 3.9 l/100 km.
