Mercedes CLA 45 AMG on racetrack [HD] (Option Auto News)

The A 45 AMG and CLA 45 AMG offer a fascinatingly sporty driving experience, characterised by impressive craftsmanship and individuality. Both new four-cylinder models feature the hallmark AMG DNA, of course, largely down to the fact that during design and development the Mercedes-AMG experts were able to draw on all their experience in motorsport and the construction of powerful high-performance cars and components gained over the past decade. BlueDIRECT turbo engine, all-wheel drive and AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission -- the A 45 AMG and CLA 45 AMG boast an extremely attractive, dynamic and efficient drive configuration.
Typically AMG: the most powerful series-production four-cylinder turbo engine in the world
Two figures show that the A 45 AMG and CLA 45 hold pole position in their displacement segment: the newly developed AMG 2.0-litre turbo engine is the most powerful series-production four-cylinder turbo engine in the world. A maximum output of 265 kW (360 hp) and up to 450 Newton metres of torque are unmatched by any other mass-produced turbocharged four-cylinder engine worldwide. The power density of 133 kW (181 hp) puts the AMG high-performance turbo engine on par with the world's most powerful super
sports cars.
The high output and torque coupled with the performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive fitted as standard make for extremely dynamic performance: both the A 45 AMG and the CLA 45 AMG complete the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and have a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). With a fuel consumption of 6.9 litres per 100 kilometres (NEDC combined), the new high-performance cars from Affalterbach are exceptionally efficient and lead the way in their segments. A further priority when developing both models was to ensure a sustainable reduction in particulate emissions. The A 45 AMG and the CLA 45 AMG thus already comply with the second stage of the EU6 emissions standards that do not go into effect until 2017.
The key data at a glance:

Mercedes-Benz
CLA 45 AMG

Displacement
1991 cc

Bore x stroke
83.0 x 92.0 mm

Output
265 kW (360 hp) at 6000 rpm

Max. torque
450 Nm at 2250-5000 rpm

Power density
133 kW (181 hp)

Fuel consumption, NEDC combined
6.9-7.1 l/100 km

CO2 emissions
161-165 g/km

Efficiency class
C-D

Emissions standards
EU6

Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.6 sec.

Top speed
250 km/h*

*Electronically limited