Mercedes CLA saloon 2014 pictures

The Mercedes CLA is a stylish 'four-door coupe' based on the A-Class hatchback

It's more expensive than the five-door, but starts at a higher specification level

There's a choice of two petrol and two diesel engines

Enthusiasts will be attracted to the CLA 45 AMG high-performance model

The CLA's direct rivals include the Audi A3 Saloon and Volkswagen CC

The CLA takes inspiration from the larger, E-Class-based Mercedes CLS

Performance is strong, even from the entry-level model

The CLA manages to feel sporty while retaining the refinement Mercedes buyers expect

Ride quality is good, but some cars are better at handling rough surfaces than the CLA

The CLA can be specified with either a manual or automatic gearbox

Mercedes' 4MATIC four-wheel-drive system is also an option