Business Adviser Magazine September 2013

affordable luxury New 2014 Mercedes - Benz cla Business is all about efficiency. Efficiency gives you the ability to get more for less, without sacrificing quality or time. This is exactly what the new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class reflects: pure efficiency. The brand-new 2014 MercedesBenz CLA has an expected launch date of Winter of 2013, but we wish that was a l ot sooner. The Mercedes-Benz brand has always been amongst the top most prestigious luxury brands in the market, and one of the most favorite brands for entrepreneurs and business executives. This has always come with a relatively high price tag, usually averaging in the $40-60k range for a four door sedan. The new CLA, however, changes everything. Starting at a surprisingly affordable price base around $30,000, the CLA stands its ground amongst the surging breed of compact luxury sedans. The Cadillac ATS and BMW 3 Series are the only contestants worth of mention, but have a considerably higher price tag. What you get even with the entry-level CLA is nothing less expected from a true Mercedes-Benz. Standard 17-inch allow wheels, cruise control, power front seats, driver memory settings, leatherette premium upholstery and a 5.8-inch central display come all standard. Coming back to efficiency, the CLA250 comes equipped with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces a respectable 208hp and an impressive 258 pound-feet of torque. The front wheels are powered by a 7-speed automated manual transmission, with paddle shifters for those speed enthusiasts. Reaching 60mph from stand-still takes only 6.7 seconds. If speed and power is what you want, the CLA45 AMG is powered by a modified 2.0-liter engine with an upgraded turbocharger, yielding a jaw-dropping 355hp and 332 pound-feet of torque. That massive power is transferred to all four wheels (4MAtic AWD system) by an upgrade version of the 7-speed transmission, cutting shift times considerably. If a luxury interior, powerful and efficient engine, and an affordable price tag is what you’re looking for, head to your nearest Mercedes-Benz this winter and be amongst the first to experience this true breed, MercedesBenz. a real business car Breathtaking interior. Equipped standard with leatherette premium upholstery and a 5.8-inch display, the new CLA lives up to the luxury pedigree of Mercedes-Benz. Stunning design. The new CLA is longer and wider than the current C-Class sedan, giving you higher comfort and better safety. Fuel economy is compensated by a very efficient aerodynamic body design that competes with the Toyota Prius. 26 BUSINESS ADVISER

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