Mercedes-Benz rolls out locally assembled CLA, GLA 200 Sport

Mercedes-Benz has launched the locally assembled CLA-Class sedan in India. The car is priced between Rs. 30.70 and Rs. 33.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The CLA measures 4,630 mm in length, 1,777 mm in width and 1,432 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,699 mm. It has a coupe-like appearance with a long bonnet, low and sloping roof, and a relatively short boot. The car also has a diamond radiator grille and frameless windows.

Coming to the interiors, the CLA gets features such as a panoramic sunroof and a new infotainment system with Mercedes Radio and Garmin Map Pilot navigation.

The CLA is equipped with safety features such as six airbags, ESP, ABS, attention assist, steer control, brake assist, hill-start assist and reversing camera among others. The car has a Euro NCAP rating of 5 stars.

The CLA is available with a choice of two engines:

• 1,991cc, 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol, 181 BHP, 300 Nm 
• 2,143cc, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, 134 BHP, 300 Nm

Both engines are mated to a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission.

Mercedes-Benz has also announced the commencement of local production of the GLA 200 Sport.

The local assembly of cars has helped the company price its offerings more competitively.

Prices (ex-showroom, Delhi):

• CLA 200 Sport - Rs. 32.90 lakh (old price Rs. 35.00 lakh)
• CLA 200 CDI Style - Rs. 30.70 lakh (old price - Rs. 31.50 lakh)
• CLA 200 CDI Sport - Rs. 33.90 lakh (old price - Rs. 35.90 lakh)
• GLA 200 Sport - Rs. 33.90 lakh (old price - Rs. 36 lakh)