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Akrapovič Mercedes CLA 45/CLA 45 S AMG (C118) 2020-2022 Evolution Exhaust System
£7,009.84
Installation Instructions
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Akrapovič Mercedes CLA 45/CLA 45 S AMG (C118) 2020-2022 Evolution Exhaust System
Perfectly designed for a stunning sensory experience, this beautifully crafted lightweight exhaust system is made from high-grade lightweight titanium and is finished with a striking design that features two pairs of titanium and carbon-fibre tailpipes, providing an eye-catching visual impact. A specially designed exhaust valve, with its housing cast in Akrapovič’s in-house foundry, regulates the exhaust sound character. This valve is controlled through in-house developed Control Kit electronics, allowing the driver to adjust the level of sportiness using AMG Dynamic Select.
The system offers an exceptional auditory experience, with settings that range from a comfortable everyday car mode—producing a smooth sound that enhances the engine’s tones without any discomfort or drone—to a sporty acoustic mode that delivers deep midrange tones and a rich high-frequency sound at higher revs. This configuration enhances the gear-shifting experience, providing thrilling crackles during overrun. The unique design, build, and configuration of this system compared to the stock exhaust save weight and optimise the engine’s power and torque levels, delivering increases throughout the entire rev range. In back-to-back tests on the Akrapovič dyno against a Mercedes-AMG A 45 with a standard stock exhaust, this system recorded power increases of 6.4 kW at 6,400 rpm and torque gains of 9.1 Nm at 6,700 rpm. The optimized flow path of the exhaust gases provides significant tuning potential, which can be further enhanced with the addition of the optional Downpipe (SS).
The system is ECE type approved for cars equipped with an Otto/gasoline particulate filter. However, installing the optional Downpipe (SS) will invalidate the ECE type approval for the Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust system.
Ordering Information: Please note that both part numbers, S-ME/TI/12H and L-ME/SS/3, are included in this system.
Important Fitment Note: Ensure you order the correct mandatory Control Kit based on whether your vehicle was produced before or after the facelift in mid-2023.
Exhaust Data
| Unit | Stock | Akrapovič | Max gain | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. power | kW | 308.3 / 6950 rpm | 310.9 / 6700 rpm | + 6.4 / 6700 rpm |
| HP (m) | 419.2 / 6950 rpm | 422.7 / 6700 rpm | + 8.7 / 6700 rpm | |
| HP (i) | 413.4 / 6950 rpm | 416.9 / 6700 rpm | + 8.6 / 6700 rpm | |
| Max. torque | Nm | 482.9 / 5550 rpm | 483.5 / 5400 rpm | + 9.1 / 6700 rpm |
| lb-ft | 356.2 / 5550 rpm | 356.6 / 5400 rpm | + 6.7 / 6700 rpm | |
| Weight | kg | 20.8 | 11.17 | – 9.6 |
| lb | 45.9 | 24.6 | – 21.3 | |
| % | – 46.3 | |||
| Inst. time | min | 300 |
Additional Information
Technical Data Sheet
Technical information for this product, download here.
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| EC Approved | Yes |
AKR-118-EVO Confirmed Fitment
Please note, this information is a combination of supplier provided compatibility data and our workshop expertise. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information Progressive Parts Ltd are not liable for abnormalities or inaccurate data. Customers are wholly responsible for checking fitment for their vehicle. More information is available from our Terms & Conditions
CLA (C118) AMG CLA 45 4-matic+ (118.353) (M 139.980) | 387hp
Petrol 1991cc | Coupe | 2019 - 2022
CLA (C118) AMG CLA 45 S 4-matic+ (118.354) (M 139.980) | 421hp
Petrol 1991cc | Coupe | 2019 - 2022
Stock at Progressive Parts
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In the words of the Vehicle Standards Agency (VCA), type approval provides "confirmation that production and samples of a design will meet specified performance standards".
For emissions components this encompasses noise, emissions and balanced back pressure, which have a strong influence on maintaining engine performance (power), and fuel efficiency. Type approval ensures that an aftermarket component will reach, or exceed the performance standard of the corresponding OE part.
Type-approval then, is a certain guarantee that an end user will receive a product of OE equivalent performance attributes.
Products on the Progressive Parts website that meet this approval will be clearly marked or labelled EC or ECE approved.