In Europe the A Class can have the AMG line and it makes a huge difference in the front, very similar to the CLA; the back are different (and motors too).
Nice video! I feel like it would have been interesting to see the comparison between the CLA and the A250, as they are closer matched in terms of performance.
i'm a french owner of CLA shooting brake , and i was looking for a test drive of this car on your channel, but it seems to me that she is not sold in north america :( Sorry guys cause it's an amazing car , from my point of view . In any case i like your review and test drive
I absolutely love my new CLA250e. Remarkably efficient petrol engine and goes at least 40 miles on electric alone. Enough space in the back for two toddlers, and enough space for two large suitcases in the boot. Great looks and a phenomenal entertainment system!!! Although mine has a couple of issues... Why is there no skip track button on the steering wheel?!?! And the door was clicking against the body until they fixed the insulation. Otherwise a solid 9/10 car.
@@vladimirestrada2396 same. I personally think the A class looks better if its the sport package. I personally don't like the way the back looks on the CLA. But that's just me I guess lol
Actually, i like the face front grill for the CLA the dots looks more chromed and better in my opinion, My question is can i have the same grill ordered for the A-class or it's only customed for the CLA-class?
Not sure about the availability in your country, but generally speaking, the grill with the chrome dots is part of the AMG-exterior package, which is available for the A-class as well as the CLA. Just open the mercedes benz online configurator and check it out for yourself :)
I’ve been torn between which one to get and literally the only reason I would get the CLA is cause it looks better. But it’s literally $60 more a month to finance it and idk if I can justify that on looks alone.
I just drove both this week and I'm going with the A220. It "feels" roomier in both front and back seats. I also drove the C class but didn't see much difference other than it felt a bit bigger and definitely more back seat leg room but in the end not worth the 8k jump in price. I mostly drive alone for work and my teenage kids will have to just deal with it😂
@@DeCurtaRican really? I have both. My a220 is roomy and perfect tech. But the cla looks a million times better on the outsides. It’s more aggressive. My a220 feels like an Altima with a mercedes logo
Nice video. I believe both vehicles will be preferred somewhere in South; West of the USA and in some cities. Hoever the real money maker for the brand will be GLA as in Europe as in North America and maybe even in China. For Canada I believe GLA is a winner. Maybe some sale will have CLA.
test drove both and was about to buy the a class before test driving and i definitely picked the cla it has more torque more snappy than the a class and i love the sport mode on the cla better than on the a class… i just hate the rear lights on the a class it looks like a honda although the cla back isnt that great too.. yep i agree amg package is a must when getting a benz.. and yep those frameless doors changes everything i dig it more…
A class all the waaay it looks better and sharper and from the back it’s soo much better too and it has a big room at the back too 😂 how can you say cla?! 🤔😂
I think it looks better too. Idk what they’re talking about. The A220 is so sleek and looks faster than it is. Put the 19” star runs on it (that’s what I have). It looks incredible!
I have owned the CLA 200 But turn to A-Klass 220 because I found the CLA to big to park on little park place But I must say the CLA was Quiter and better on the road, In this video you compared the 250 vs 220 yes that’s 30 PK more The CLA 200 has a renault motor wich is quiter
So much misconceptions and wrong Infos here. Some 200s have no Renault motors.. And these 1.33 l motors are not pure renaults. It's under supervision, with much work from Mercedes himself.. I have the new cla 200d 4matic Shooting brake, with amg package in and out. (new model cx118).. It has a 1950ccm real Mercedes Motor. The newest model of the newer Gen motors. I need 4,5 Liter Diesel for 100km. I have a 4matic, with All extras! And the shooting brake model with the big trunk. (we call it a combi) The cla (even the old models) have a world record in wind channels for serial cars. Very economic. Yes, you get a little less head space in the cla at the back seats.. But it has more room
Things must be different over the pond. The A-class saloon/sedan in the UK/Europe is available as full AMg with the 45 class. You ask why there is a hatchback version of the A-class well simply British and European car buyers like hatchbacks. Personally, I think both cars are great but would probably select the CLA because it is bigger and in my opinion looks better thanks to the coupe design. but I do love the A-class I just love saloon and coupe cars over hatchbacks. so when you do a comparison don't just compare the US and Canadian availability check the whole range.
I wish all Canadians happy thanksgiving! Which one do you guys like the most?
I love to see ct5 v vs m340i if you can
@@mohammedawadud7238 coming up
@@SamCarLegion ok very nice to hear that thanks a lot!!
Funny…I drive an A220 and people comment all the time on how gorgeous it is. Go figure.
I’ve had a CLA 200 for 2 weeks… I still wake up like a kid on Christmas morning. It’s beautiful.
How is it in terms of practicality? Is back seat space as limited as reviewers say?
CLA wins simply by having those frameless doors. it looks more luxury
Finally the comparison I've been waiting for 😍👍
Here to help :) your wish is my command
@@SamCarLegion thanks mate,you're the best
Exactly
Benz has to many models and they basically look the same it's crazy smh
Agreed. What’s the point of having these two?
In Europe the A Class can have the AMG line and it makes a huge difference in the front, very similar to the CLA; the back are different (and motors too).
The CLA sits lower and still just slightly sexier with the slipping roofline.
Nice video! I feel like it would have been interesting to see the comparison between the CLA and the A250, as they are closer matched in terms of performance.
Which would you choose? I think cla is more sporty because is coupe and faster than the Class A
Cla
Cla, just bought the 180, love it so much.
A Class with AMG Pack
i want the cla 45 amg haha or the rs3
@@christianchen5411 Je, i think i would go for the RS3
Cool vid but I think you should have at least used the AMG version of the A class for a more accurate comparison
There’s a video with that comparison. Keep in mind that the A220 with the AMG features is not a true AMG sport car.
It's hard to believe that they are not that attractive in the daytime but are totally, totally awesome at night!
Great review and on to the point of what makes these cars different
i'm a french owner of CLA shooting brake , and i was looking for a test drive of this car on your channel, but it seems to me that she is not sold in north america :(
Sorry guys cause it's an amazing car , from my point of view .
In any case i like your review and test drive
Soon I will move to European market as well.
I own a brand new A220, and it’s a dream. I would get an AMG C63 Coupe if I was going to go bigger.
Quite the upgrade there 👀
I absolutely love my new CLA250e. Remarkably efficient petrol engine and goes at least 40 miles on electric alone. Enough space in the back for two toddlers, and enough space for two large suitcases in the boot. Great looks and a phenomenal entertainment system!!! Although mine has a couple of issues... Why is there no skip track button on the steering wheel?!?! And the door was clicking against the body until they fixed the insulation. Otherwise a solid 9/10 car.
If you select bluetooth on the steering wheel instead of navigation or radio, you can skip to next track by sliding down on the left touch button ;)
@@robbertdm thanks for this tip! Going to try it. That was bugging me also!!!!
Good comparison.
Made me go with the GLA. Thanks!
Guess the A Class is better😄 Great Video!
i own one and it is better. AMG rules.
@@vladimirestrada2396 same. I personally think the A class looks better if its the sport package. I personally don't like the way the back looks on the CLA. But that's just me I guess lol
Actually, i like the face front grill for the CLA the dots looks more chromed and better in my opinion, My question is can i have the same grill ordered for the A-class or it's only customed for the CLA-class?
It's because the CLA in this video has the AMG pack.
Not sure about the availability in your country, but generally speaking, the grill with the chrome dots is part of the AMG-exterior package, which is available for the A-class as well as the CLA. Just open the mercedes benz online configurator and check it out for yourself :)
I think the dots in the grill actually cheapen the look.
I’ve been torn between which one to get and literally the only reason I would get the CLA is cause it looks better. But it’s literally $60 more a month to finance it and idk if I can justify that on looks alone.
Funny…I drive an A220 and people comment all the time on how gorgeous it is. Go figure.
I’ve got a new cla, love it so much, though petrol is a lot, I get 29mpg, always getting chatted up in petrol stations.
I just drove both this week and I'm going with the A220. It "feels" roomier in both front and back seats. I also drove the C class but didn't see much difference other than it felt a bit bigger and definitely more back seat leg room but in the end not worth the 8k jump in price. I mostly drive alone for work and my teenage kids will have to just deal with it😂
In the U.K. it's cheaper to lease a CLA than an a class saloon
@@DeCurtaRican really? I have both. My a220 is roomy and perfect tech. But the cla looks a million times better on the outsides. It’s more aggressive. My a220 feels like an Altima with a mercedes logo
Nice video.
I believe both vehicles will be preferred somewhere in South; West of the USA and in some cities. Hoever the real money maker for the brand will be GLA as in Europe as in North America and maybe even in China.
For Canada I believe GLA is a winner.
Maybe some sale will have CLA.
Thank you and agreed
I have the a class, and it is super comfortable it has the same quality suspension as the upper mercedes models
Not true
Just ordered a CLA. In my opinion and the opinion of a lot others it just looks better
how about maintenance costs?
test drove both and was about to buy the a class before test driving and i definitely picked the cla it has more torque more snappy than the a class and i love the sport mode on the cla better than on the a class… i just hate the rear lights on the a class it looks like a honda although the cla back isnt that great too.. yep i agree amg package is a must when getting a benz.. and yep those frameless doors changes everything i dig it more…
Man the cla back is the best part… a class is horrible but back of cla is like a cls… when logos are removed on road I can’t tell the difference
No. Looks matters! CLA for sure!
Funny…I drive an A220 and people comment all the time on how gorgeous it is. Go figure.
@@DeCurtaRican It's gorgeous for sure, the CLA just looks better
Is it true that Aclass sedan is front wheel drive? How about cla front/rear wheel drive?
It’s crazy that it’s the same engine but they tuned the A220 for 188 and the CLA for 200+. Literally same vehicle and everything.
that's so wack
I’d choose cla cause of the sloping roofline
I’ll never understand having the cla and a class, then the Cls and AMG gt
Did you notice every time reviewers mention affordability no one mentions price...b
i am 1,92 CM will head room be okay if I leave out the Panoramic roof?
Unfair comparison, he should have put the cla up against the a class sedan AMG premium plus model…☝️🤨
facts
The small one doesn’t come with leather seats as standard
A class all the waaay it looks better and sharper and from the back it’s soo much better too and it has a big room at the back too 😂 how can you say cla?! 🤔😂
i agree... i think it looks so much better too i thought no one else did lol.
This video made me think he does not like A class at all it is wayyy better
I think it looks better too. Idk what they’re talking about. The A220 is so sleek and looks faster than it is. Put the 19” star runs on it (that’s what I have). It looks incredible!
I agree on the A class, I love love mine!
CLA base is faster than the A class amg......so hell no to that a class CLA all the way
This comparison does not make sense to me. surely both should have an AMG package or similar package to the other?
If you are married with family, then got for A Class sedan, otherwise, it's the CLA.
I can get 3 children in mine, and my partner, that includes toddler car seat. It looks awesome.
I have owned the CLA 200 But turn to A-Klass 220 because I found the CLA to big to park on little park place But I must say the CLA was Quiter and better on the road, In this video you compared the 250 vs 220 yes that’s 30 PK more
The CLA 200 has a renault motor wich is quiter
So much misconceptions and wrong Infos here. Some 200s have no Renault motors.. And these 1.33 l motors are not pure renaults. It's under supervision, with much work from Mercedes himself.. I have the new cla 200d 4matic Shooting brake, with amg package in and out. (new model cx118).. It has a 1950ccm real Mercedes Motor. The newest model of the newer Gen motors. I need 4,5 Liter Diesel for 100km. I have a 4matic, with All extras! And the shooting brake model with the big trunk. (we call it a combi)
The cla (even the old models) have a world record in wind channels for serial cars. Very economic. Yes, you get a little less head space in the cla at the back seats.. But it has more room
The CLA has aggressive power domes on the hood… The A Class doesn’t… That’s enough for me.
It looks awesome, though I’m always cleaning my back window.
Its because the CLA is AMG-line. The A class also has power domes on the the AMG-line
Things must be different over the pond. The A-class saloon/sedan in the UK/Europe is available as full AMg with the 45 class. You ask why there is a hatchback version of the A-class well simply British and European car buyers like hatchbacks. Personally, I think both cars are great but would probably select the CLA because it is bigger and in my opinion looks better thanks to the coupe design. but I do love the A-class I just love saloon and coupe cars over hatchbacks. so when you do a comparison don't just compare the US and Canadian availability check the whole range.
What about audi a3 sedan vs Bmw 2 series gran coupe vs a class sedan
Sure
Music is too loud.
Some factual errors, like AMG + Night which of course you can have. Unless it’s vastly different in your market from the rest 🤷🏻♂️
Back seat headroom
Maintenance is 1k
when you are driving , you just confused between CLA and A . dont say this and that.
Same car...?
Yep
learn how to make a video man, can never tell which model you are speaking about. you dont disclose it, there is no editing.
Nice video, had to stop half way though, your "S" hisses too loud so I get distracted from what you are saying.
This is the dumbest thing I've read all year. "hisses too loud"? Seek psychiatric help for a probable mental illness.
reviews a luxury brand...doesnt talk about driving NVH at all. fail
So basically same car
Sort of lol
Good luck getting in the back of the cla!! Its awful
A220 >>> CLA 250
nice hair transplant