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New Mercedes A-Class Test with Anastasia Tregubova

New Mercedes A-Class test with Anastasia Tregubova. This probably the sexiest test of the new Mercedes A-Class. Also, I cannot ignore that fact that new A-Class is really sexy as well. However, I still love the previous generation A-Class with enormous amount of space inside the cabin.

This new A-Class offer very distinctive and sexy design but lack of the spacious interior of the previous generations. However, Mercedes had to revise this car to compete with Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series.

As usual Anastasia did a great test drive and as I understood from the YouTube substitles, she really like the A-Class despite some drawbacks like extra features and lack of space at the rear.

I am definitely sure you will watch the whole video couple of times and learn more about the A-Class :)

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Mercedes CLA from Istanbul for #PinItForwardUK

Mercedes CLA, the tiny CLS! I know this does not sound fair but CLA is the smaller size version of the legendary CLS. Despite this resemblance, CLA did manage to create its own group of fans!

CLA is based on the new Mercedes A-Class, they share the same platform. Therefore, CLA is a front-wheel drive car. Unlike the CLS, you will experience relatively more under steer than you expected in a Mercedes. My personal opinion with front-wheel drive is not associated with sympathetic thoughts. But we cannot forget the manufacturing cost of rear-wheel drive and its hunger for fuel for smaller size engines. When you add these items into equation front-wheel drive is a plausible solution, which I really don’t appreciate that much.

Never mind, you won’t be disappointed with the CLA. It does look way different than the A-Class, there is no true competitor of CLA and you will be quite unique. And CLA is relatively lowered priced than the CLS!

Here some photos from Mercedes-Benz Turkey, during the Istanbul Fashion Show! This post is for #PinItForwardUK

Technical Details of CLA:

Model		CLA 180	CLA 180 BE Edition	CLA 200	CLA 250	CLA 220 CDI
		Petrol, direct injection				Diesel, direct injection
Displacement	cc	1595	1595	1595	1991	2143
Transmission		6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	7G-DCT	7G-DCT
Output	kW (hp)	90 (122)	90 (122)	115 (156)	155 (211)	125 (170)
max. Torque	Nm	200	200	250	350	350
Fuel consumption combined	l/100 km	5.4 – 5.6	5.0	5.5 – 5.7	6.1 – 6.2	4.2 – 4.5
CO2-emissions	g/km	126 - 130	118	127 - 131	142 - 144	109 - 117
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	s	9.3	9.9	8.6	6.7	8.2
max. Speed	km/h	210	190	230	240	230

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New Audi A3 Sedan: New Audi A4 Competitor?

Audi A3 Sedan, everyone was expecting to see a sedan version of the Audi A3. A3 is the leader of the luxury hatchback market. Even the presence of Mercedes A-Class or the BMW 1-Series could not manage to take the place of the Audi A3. Literally, if you want a luxury hatchback you first consider the Audi A3. However, until this time people were stuck with the Audi A3 hatchback or jump to Volkswagen Jetta. However, Jetta is not at the same level with the Audi A3.

The Audi A3 offers new standards to market such as; Bang & Olufsen sound system and leather upholstery are some of the improvements for the competition.

A3 is powered by these engines: 1,4 TFSI 4-cylinder petrol engine with 140 HP / 250 Nm of torque; 8,4 seconds to reach 100 km/h and top speed of 213 km/h. 1,8 TFSI 4-cylinder petrol engine with 180 HP / 250 Nm of torque; 7,3 seconds to reach 100 km/kh and 235 km/h top speed. And the diesel is; 2-lt TDI four-cylinder with 150 HP / 320 Nm of torque. 8,7 seconds are enough to reach 100 km/h and top speed is 220 km/h.

Lastly, if Audi does not improve the interior space of the upcoming Audi A4; A3 Sedan may catch some of the customers from the A4. Because, A3 Sedan looks quite similar to A4 and if the legroom and interior is not that different, you may see some customers shifting from A4 to A3 Sedan.

Also, I really wonder who is going to order Bang & Olufsen in an A3. This option is way too expensive!