The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 packs a mean punch – 280kW and 475Nm to be precise. But with a dual-clutch gearbox and 4WD, it’s absolutely vicious off the line, making sure all that power gets grounded. But the highly boosted 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine may take additional strain at altitude. Does the Pretoria altitude affect how rapidly the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 can sprint from 0-100km/h and beyond?
We found out in the video below: