Mercedes-Benz CLA 180/Mercedes-Benz CLA 200/Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 CDI/Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 CDI/Mercedes-Benz CLA 250/Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG (C117). 2013 to date (prod. n/a). 4-door coupé, 5-door estate. F/R, F/A, 1595, 1991 cm³ petrol, 1796, 2143 cm³ diesel (I4 DOHC). Mercedes-Benz responds to the BMW 1er-Reihe (F20) with a sports’ saloon version of its A-Klasse. Most aerodynamic production car at launch, with C_d at 0,23, and CLA 180 Blue Efficiency expected to take this down to 0,22. More comfortable than regular A-Klasse, which had been criticized for its ride, with revised damper settings and rear suspension sub-frame. Well weighted and direct steering, though less rewarding to drive than rivals from Audi and BMW. Estate from 2015.

Manufacturing location: Kecskemét, Hungary

Marque: Mercedes-Benz