The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake.

Exterior.

A long bonnet, compact greenhouse with coupé-like window lines, muscular shoulders over the rear wheel arch and a sinuously crouched rear, which clearly shows its sports car genes.

Front view of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X 118) in sun yellow

Side view of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X 118) in sun yellow

Rear view of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X 118) in sun yellow

The front-end design.

The CLA Shooting Brake excites at the very first glance: the sporty, flat front end with powerdomes on the bonnet already shows the dynamic focus. The visibly larger track width compared with the preceding model is also an unmistakable message: here is an athlete on the starting blocks.

The side design.

In terms of its side view, the CLA Shooting Brake stands out as a logical derivative of the 4-door premium coupé with a distinct rear-end design. Sporty standards in all design details: this is seen in the long bonnet alone with short overhangs plus the 48 millimetres longer vehicle length compared with the preceding model. The aesthetically sweeping roof line combines a dynamic sense of excitement with elegant functionality. This impression is also reinforced by the frameless doors.

The rear-end design.

Functionality at its most alluring. The tailgate forms a powerful conclusion to the distinct design of the Shooting Brake. It is literally rounded off by the subtly raked rear window. Athletic shoulders in conjunction with a broad track create a particularly emotive effect. The dynamic appearance is topped off with the large, centrally positioned Mercedes star. A practical feature: it incorporates the opener for the boot lid plus optionally the reversing camera.

The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X 118) in designo mountain grey magno

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Interior.

The interior combines sportiness, an exciting design and the latest infotainment features. At the same time, it meets the highest of aesthetic standards and adds this to a versatility of design for people with creative flair.

Cockpit and steering wheel of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X 118)

Doors of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X 118)

Centre console of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X 118)

Control and display concept of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X 118)

Interior lighting of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X 118)

MBUX of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X 118)

Cockpit and steering wheel.

The displays in the CLA Shooting Brake are fully digitalised – in the cockpit the driver can freely select their settings: depending on mood, driving itinerary or personal driving style. The instrument display shows all relevant data clearly and in detail. It additionally combines with the media display into a Widescreen Cockpit.

Doors.

The frameless doors underscore the sporty coupé character of the CLA Shooting Brake and are a truly special feature. Depending on equipment, carefully finished topstitching and high-quality materials emphasise the atmosphere. A particularly special hand-finished detail is the seamless transition of the door centre panel into the armrest.

Centre console.

The centre console is the all-round talent for operating functions, stowage facilities and networking. Depending on personal requirements, it is available to customers in three different variants.

Control and display concept.

When aesthetics and intelligence are combined: the control and display concept also sets new standards in terms of human-technology interaction. It has been designed systematically for data access which is as unrestricted as possible and the option to communicate at any time. Personalisation also plays a key role. A new feature in the CLA is the MBUX Interior Assistant: it introduces a contactless type of control – completely without words.

Interior lighting.

The interior lighting is provided exclusively by energy-saving LEDs. Their special spots of light and luminous surfaces combine function and emotion – they facilitate orientation and operation and make the interior more attractive.

MBUX.

The name MBUX – Mercedes-Benz User Experience – for the new infotainment system signifies that the user experience (UX) has first priority. A unique feature of this system is its ability to learn thanks to artificial intelligence. MBUX is individualisable and adapts to suit the user. It thus creates an emotional connection between the vehicle and driver.

Interior detail shot of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X 118)

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Technology.

Rear view of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X 118) in polar white on a country road

Suspension of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X 118)

The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X 118) in polar white on a country road

The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X 118) in polar white during sunset on a country road

Body.

The body meets the highest of standards in terms of safety and comfort. At the same time, high-quality grades of steel help to guarantee low weight for reduced consumption and impressive driving dynamics.

Suspension.

When it comes to driving dynamics, the new CLA holds true to its design promise and can, if so required, be individualised with the addition of active adjustable damping. The first striking feature is the wider track compared to its predecessor (an extra 63 millimetres at the front and 55 millimetres more at the rear) which, in connection with its lower centre of gravity, gives the CLA the sportiest driving characteristics of all models in the new generation of compact cars from Mercedes-Benz.

Environment.

Starting with the development and production through driving the vehicle to recycling after a long period of use, Mercedes-Benz vehicles are designed for a very high level of environmental compatibility. This is documented in an Environmental Certificate pursuant to the international standards ISO 14001 and ISO/TR 14062 “Design for Environment”. An environmental certificate is also provided for the new model series.

Aerodynamics.

Aerodynamics was always one of the first CLA’s strong points. Thanks to extensive flow simulation on the computer and fine tuning in the wind tunnel, the new model maintains the high level despite its wider track. The Cd value of 0.26 is naturally above that the Coupé (0.23), whose tapering rear inherently creates somewhat less flow. Apart from just aerodynamic resistance, development work also focussed on the reduction of wind noise.

Engine of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X 118)

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Safety.

Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive combines safety and convenience innovations. With these intelligent systems, Mercedes-Benz is not only setting standards in automotive engineering, but is also taking another important step forward on the road to accident-free and autonomous driving.

Example image for the driving assistance systems

MULTIBEAM LED headlights of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X 118)

Example image for the driving assistance system “Active Brake Assist”

Example image for the driving assistance system “Active Lane Keeping Assist”

Intelligent Drive.

The CLA features the current range of driving assistance systems with cooperative driver support and thus provides a very high level of active safety for this segment, with functions adopted from the S‑Class. The powerful light emanating from the MULTIBEAM LED headlamps takes away any anxiety about night-time driving and self-adjusts to the traffic situation.

MULTIBEAM LED.

For your perfect vision: the adaptive MULTIBEAM LED headlamps with individually controllable LEDs react to the traffic situation. Partial main beam omits other road users without dazzling them. And the cornering light and active light functions illuminate the field of vision optimally so that you can detect dangers sooner.

Active Brake Assist.

The new CLA comes with enhanced Active Brake Assist as standard. Depending on the situation, it can effectively help to mitigate the consequences of rear-end collisions with slower-moving, stopping or stationary vehicles ahead, and even with crossing pedestrians and cyclists, or to prevent them altogether.

Active Lane Keeping Assist.

Active Lane Keeping Assist (likewise standard) is able to warn the driver by means of pulsed vibrations in the steering wheel when the vehicle is unintentionally drifting out of its lane at speeds between 60 and 200 km/h. If the vehicle passes over a solid line, it can pull the vehicle back into lane by applying the brakes on one side. In the case of a dotted line, such intervention takes place only when there is a danger of collision with a vehicle in the adjacent lane (danger from oncoming traffic).