2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA

Mercedes-Benz will launch a new version of their CLA sedan for the Indian market on November 30. This is the entry-level sedan from the German automaker and will be the first major update for it since the car was launched here more than a year ago.

It’s the war of the sports cars this time around in our spec comparo. It is a three way fight between two Germans and one American. On the European side we have the Audi TT and the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG, both modern interpretations of their parents company’s small and fun to drive cars. From across the big pond is an iconic machine steeped in Americana. Yes, we are talking about the Ford Mustang, a car steeped in American motoring lore and now available in India for the first time and that too in RHD. They fit the perfect descriptions of sports cars and offer the fun but just how close are they and what would make you select each unique car? Read on to find out.

Mercedes-Benz India has opened a new dealership in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Mahavir Motors Vijayawada is the first Mercedes-Benz 3S dealership in the city and the 23rd outlet across 10 cities in south India.

Mercedes has updated the CLA. The facelift gets a few tweaks on the outside as well as the inside and marks the customary mid-life upgrade of all Mercedes cars within three years of launch. Just like the Mercedes-Benz A-Class upgrade came to India in the same year as its global update, we hope the CLA will follow suit.

Mercedes-Benz India has opened a new dealership in Raipur, Chattisgarh. Auto Hangar Raipur is is a one of the 15 outlets that the manufacturer has planned for this year.