MERCEDES-BENZ CLA

This fantastic CLA 45AMG is powered by a transversely mounted turbocharged 2.0 four pot, delivering power to all four wheels. It has 360bhp on tap which, AMG claims, gives the 45 motor the highest specific output of any road car engine with exception of the McLaren P1! Pull the two shift paddles backwards to engage launch control and the thing explodes off the line to hit 62mph in 4.6sec and 100mph in only ten. It's a gem of an engine, gutsy, lag-free and growly enough to sound like part of the AMG family, if not to get mistaken for one of the mighty V8s. It is staggeringly economical given the level of performance, claiming 41mpg. The 4Matic system operates in front-drive mode in normal driving, shifting a maximum of 50% of torque rearwards when slip is detected making it feel extremely agile and sure footed. Inside, it has a handsome, tactile dashboard with super supportive Recaro seats. Great looking, great driving AMG!