S3 you can ge $50k new, RS3 $65-70k maybe little more with ADM. This “AMG” is RS3 money, and doesn’t stack up at all even against the less expensive S3. Sad to see the AMG brand fall so far.
@@MattNukembrand new hell no, s3 payments are around 650-700 a month with top tier credit while rs3 is 1400 minimum with TOP tier credit. If you buy an old one yes it’s cheaper but good luck with maintenance.
$62k...Smh. The person that wants this is the type of person that has to have those badges (Mercedes, AMG) NO MATTER WHAT. To put this in perspective the Lexus IS 500 F sport is as much or less expensive than this and you get RWD and 472 horsepower NA V8.
My 2019 C43 AMG has a traditional shroud for the gauge cluster screen and it's matte finish which looks really nice, especially with the supersport design. Mercedes really dropped the ball with the gloss finish displays and no shroud for all that reflection.
The W222 S class absolutely nailed the infotainment integrated into the dash look… then they had to mess it all up with the latest generation with the stupid stuck on ipad look… 🤦
I was going to say, Mercedes/AMG make some of the best sport seats in the business, but these things look like they came off a boat rental from my last camping trip.
plus its gonna be worth 30k in 3 years, at least the fake Ms are better priced. M240, M340, and M440 shyt all over this for less. This is more of a 235/JCW competitor, but at 150% the cost. MB is lost and AMG is done.
@@AB-dj8wx I agree on everything but the design. I don`t hate Tesla or EVs in general but the Model 3 is still a very hideous car IMO. The CLA is quite nice looking however way too expensive for what you`re getting. This car should be no more than 40k
@@Gr1MM240 Those all will be worth $30k or less in 3 years lol. None of the fake Ms will handle as well as this, the 3/4 series are larger, heavier, less sharp cars and the 240i is ugly and has the worst interior of any luxury branded car.
I wonder how the CT4-V (non-Blackwing) stacks up if you want to save some cash and compare similar outputs. It makes 325 HP and 380 lb.ft torque from a turbo-4 displacing 2.7L. It runs 0-60 in the mid 4-sec range (no AWD, so traction-limited), and costs $47K.
For less money, get a G70 3.3T: RWD dynamics, roomier but weighs basically the same, just as fast but handles really well, rides better, still luxurious & no haptic steering wheel garbage...
Years ago I would have laughed at a suggestion like this but these days I would 100% agree with you with the way mercedes is going these days… still can’t believe they put a 4 cylinder in the c63…
@@bvedantmaybe the FK8 for me, because I’m weird and lack taste. Between the new Type-R/S twins I’d go with the Integra for the same reason. It’s kinda obnoxious in a good way, and I think Honda intentionally made it more FK8-ish to keep the weirdos happy. Just like in the 90s I guess?
As a 2020 A35 hatch owner in Canada I was happy to see this review pop up. My 2020 has hard buttons on the steering wheel which I prefer and the alcantara seat centers which I prefer too. The 4matic in the winter is awesome and a lot of fun. Buying it a couple years old at 2/3 the new price is the move too...just make sure to get the extended warranty. Also the hatchback provides much better practicality and headroom for rear passengers.
Damn this thing is really expensive for no reason . On top of the cars you mention you can also get m340i if you stretch a bit or if you prefer a NA v8 premium sedan you can go for the is500 for 65k fully loaded. IMO even an FL5 type R looks more premium than this inside out but hey at least has the 3 pointed star going for it and for alot of people its enough reasons to buy a benz
God, if Lexus just committed to the IS500 and F sport and also made a full ISF - all of them with a quick shifting and responsive transmission they would dominate the market ... it's so aggravating
Fuckin hell the bots are out in-force today. Also, for 300hp and 3700lbs you should laugh your way outta the dealership on this one-- 60k for this versus a LOT of change and an elantra N, CTR, Golf R and more if you consider used? Definitely worth skipping this car. Great video though.
@@dragospahontu it's a 4cylender just like them just with extra easy to scratch gloss black, easy to stain red steats and those cheap strip club lights. I don't see how it's more premium except in looks.
@@dragospahontu I can promise you that every experience I've had in a new MB product falls on its face in comparison to their older products. BMW and Audi are built FAR better. Shit, a Miata feels comparable inside compared to some of these new Benzes.
My my how times have changed. 20 years ago, $62,000 got you a nicely equipped E500 4Matic wagon. Now it gets you a Jetta GLI with a Golf R powertrain and a Mercedes badge on the grille. I spent 5 years as a Mercedes service rep and you are correct. The majority of AMG drivers regardless of which model, didn't know squat about it other than it's the biggest, baddest, most expensive and it makes me look like a baller lol. By the end of their 39 month lease, the majority of them also had multiple curb rashed and/or bent wheels. Had at least one off-road excursion or into a curb just after switching the traction control off and saying "watch this," driven or towed in dog tracking worse than a 72 Nova 🤣 In my 5 years there, I dealt with more squeaks, creaks, and rattles complaints than I did in all my years at Volkswagen, Audi, and Land Rover combined.
I wanted one of these but the price pushed me away. Mustang GT Premium with a blackout package delivers so much for the price. Still love the AMG though.
Any excitement I have for half of these performance cars today is immediately absolved once you see what you're getting for the price.....$62k for a four-cylinder turbo. Making monthly payments almost as much as a mortgage to buzz around town with a 4-banger, that doesn't even sound all that good at that. No clue what this industry is trying to do at this point.
I just bought one (2021), I do lots of highway driving, about 800 km a week. Im enjoying it. We're all different; this suits my purposes. It's fun to drive, peppy. I tried the faster engines; with my penchant for pedal to the metal, knew I'd probably end up wrapping myself around a guardrail. This is fast, but not fast but not that fast, so I'm fine with it. I'm old, enjoying the drive...the stereo is awesome!
Great camera placement, Matt! I actually feel like I’m driving the car! I’m sure that was your intention and for me, you succeeded! ( Isn’t that car in CT4 V price range? Which would you prefer?) Great vid, as always!👍
Classic review, love more of this straight forward type of video Mat. Looks like a nice little vehicle, if the money does not matter, not an awful choice for running around town
@@hexagonosaurus5848 There is soft touch plastic and stitching on the CLA dash. There is noting but hard exonobox plastic on the 2-series dash, every trim level including M2. Sit down.
Specific to this car, and in general in 2024, who decided glare hoods/shields aren't a thing anymore? Why can't designers stand on the shoulders of giants instead of kicking them in the balls?
I feel the G70 would be another good option, if you get the 2.5t you get around same power with rwd chassis or awd or for same price you get the 3.3tt with way more power and space.
Here comes the Genesis guy, but seriously you can get the top package 3.3t AWD G70 Prestige for $55k that drives like a RWD car. Or, this bottom package Mercedes with a FWD based AWD system and a 4 cylinder. People might not understand Gensis yet and I'm sure I'll get Hyundai comments, but I'll take my G70 all day over this. Under $60k I have eibach springs and away bars, cold air intake, and PS4S tires and this car grips like crazy in corners. Add an ECU if you want to and for the loaded price of this Mercedes my G70 could have 500hp if I wanted to go that way.
@12f8ewfo lol told you here come the hyundai comments. I'd take a G70 all day over this car, don't fool yourself with a badge. And don't fool yourself with "German quality". I've yet to sit in a BMW that doesn't rattle somewhere after a couple to few years.
@@12f8ewfoYeah they do when prices are comparable. Hyundai is not the same car company it was in the nineties. They offer good value for your dollar unlike Mercedes. All cars depreciate so resale prices are a moot point.
@@12f8ewfo You might be behind the times, the gap between euro and Korean cars these days is very narrow. Modern Mercedes no longer feel like a big step up in build quality, plenty of plastics and cheap materials in the cabin. They're relying more and more on their badge to sell cars which leads to worse products (see Maserati)
Really liked my CLA 35 - but then switched to 45 because of 4MATIC+! I really think the current 35 lacks driving performance compared to the Audi S3 since it has got the fancy differential with drift mode from RS3 and golf R
I have the 35 hatch. The optional bucket seats make the car. Compared to the US, here in Australia the price buffer to a Golf R isn’t that much. I hated the Golf interior and it wasn’t special to drive at all. Very dull. The hatch shape is perfect for me as there’s heaps of boot space and room on the back seat for my 35kg Golden Retreiver. The low bench also makes it easy for her to jump in and out.
Brand new the price is ridiculous. As a used purchase it could be worthwhile since they cost the same as Type Rs, Golf R and GR Corollas since the CLA depreciates hard.
Problem with that long rectangular tach and infotainment is you have to reach to touch it. On the c63 you get the iPad style angled to you which feels perfect
The biggest problem I have with this car is that is WAAAAY to expensive for its class. Its too heavy and being an AMG you are buying a engine essentially. Not a 4cyl hybrid. You can get either a golf R or Audi S3 for cheaper, is lighter than this car by nearly 400lb, More reliable as no Hybrid system, more powerful and tuner friendly ( can get 500+ hp from these monster EA888's), more economical and is nearly 15-20% cheaper. Its not a hard sell, just give what REAL consumers actually want. Not crummy hybrids and overpriced
I love those cars it’s crazy overseas like the UK they are so cheap average price is $5K to -$16 used they’ve also had the car about 6 years before we got it in the USA
I like how they switched from a real IWC watch (in my w222 S63) that you can buy from IWC for roughly 10k US, with a digital app on your infotainment system. Which takes one programmer one week tops and you put that on all AMG cars Mercedes produces. (Borat) NICE !!!! 👍👍👍👌
I have one of these, lowered on a set of forged rims it looks like a different car. Nicest car I've ever owned, not the fastest though. Mine's a 2022 and it sounds much different, the popps and bangs are very loud, and in the canyons it gets angry as hell. That difference is big enough where I would not purchase this one.
Probably makes sense for some people. People who live in a crowded city that want a nice car but aren't car people. People who'd buy a Hyundai or a Golf instead are probably a tiny sliver of prospective buyers.
This was a cool video for the car, but a track test against competitor offerings is needed to truly declare this a 'Proper AMG'. Im not convinced this could even beat an Elantra N.
Mercedes used to make amazing cars. They are mostly garbage now. I have owned several and I am on my last. I refuse to be taken advantage of at the service department.
This is basically just a debt trap for Altima drivers. At that price point you may as well just get an E450, more power, bigger engine I6, and more space. That said I wouldn't buy any modern Mercedes. I've driven an E450 Wagon extensively and the interior feel and quality is so much worse than previous generation E Class models. Plastics feel really cheap, seat comfort is not a high point, which has always been strong for Mercedes, even the seat leather feels cheap.
If you want to go Euro wagon these days, I'd honestly go Volvo. Basically the same level of interior quality with less gimmicks, and for less money. The turbo fours are nothing inspiring, but Volvo's not pretending they are.
Someone offered me a 1:1 trade - a '24 CLA45 for my '13 CLS63. I politely declined and subsequently fell of the chair when I realized that those CLA45s cost twice as much as my 11 year old 'real' AMG. The world is flat on its face...
I was gonna say, canada still gets the A35 hatch, but it seems somewhere in the last year or two, mercedes dropped the A class in canada... that's a shame, i thought they looked nice...
I’m very confused what mercades is doing these days. Like I’m genuinely curious if people calling these shots actually believe this is a car worth making
I've always liked the A35/CLA35 AMG because it shares the same engine as the A250/CLA250, making it cheaper to maintain. You get enough power and grip for some track day action but don't have to pay too much for servicing. I don't doubt the A45/CLA45 AMG is a total blast to drive, but the engine can be an absolute bomb to service because of its F1 tech.
I dont think the 45s don't have the "F1 tech", that's exclusive to the C63 I'm pretty sure. They can be an absolute steal on the used market, but new they don't make much sense IMO. I got mine with 50k miles for a little under $25k USD. Servicing isn't cheap but it's not that bad either, really. About what you'd expect for an entry level german.
I think these have more hp than claimed, i had an a35 sedan in usa, i have video proof of it gapping every car in these comments. S3 golf r type r elantra n etc. All it has was michellin cup 2s only things thay would pull after the 500 ft were v8s like modded scat packs 10spd 5.0s etc
1/4 times of Mercedes from the 2000's and 2010's that weren't considered AMG's! what a fucken piss take that "35" range is, to think they bought in the 45 as a cheap base then made it too expensive that they needed to replace the original 45's with 35's
I feel like Mercedes is messing up a good thing, they were on one heck of roll for a few years but it seems like there is a lot of cost cutting happening while at the same time the prices are going up.
This car makes no sense… way too expensive, the rear seats aren’t really usable for a grown adult, and I’d never want to touch one of these things used. Way too hard to work on it myself. This is used G80 M3 money, which is WAY more car. If you don’t care about having 4 doors just get an M2 for even less money!
idk i Personally think a W205 C43 AMG with the BiTurbo V6 is a HELLLLL of a deal right now, specially since u can get a tune and make C63 type Horsepower but it will launch faster cuz 4Matic 😅 Ive NEVER trusted Mercede's modern 4 bangers
The M139 you get in the 45 and 45 S models is an insane little thing. Extremely potent and not to mention very durable too... i've seen people getting 550 hp from an A45S with stock bottom and top end. Pretty sick piece of kit.
@@jaymum23lol,bro, relax. You are trying way too hard with all your "M2 plastic interior " and "Honda is unreliable" bs nonsense. This Mercedes is just not great, period. And sales figures confirm that.
@@vvevvevvvvright, this guy must have been conned so hard by his local Merc dealership that he’s trying rationalize his terrible purchase by bashing superior cars. Bro actually believes this turd is better than an M2 LOL.
$62k for that car is crazy.
Looks 42
You could spend $65 on an M2 and get a Toyota Yaris hard plastic interior.
@@jaymum23an M2 is lightyears better than this thing in terms of performance, looks, features etc etc
It is crazy you can get a used CLA/GLA 45 for 40-50k. Anyone who buys a 35 model is a dope. And $62k is around the price of a new RS3.
@@shungitelover - In 3 years, all these German cars will be worth $25k.
I'll take an S3 over this ANY day of the week
You can get an RS3 for the same money, and it'll sound a hell of a lot better.
What about a Thursday in October?
S3 you can ge $50k new, RS3 $65-70k maybe little more with ADM. This “AMG” is RS3 money, and doesn’t stack up at all even against the less expensive S3. Sad to see the AMG brand fall so far.
My GOLF R interior was put together better than this car
@@MattNukembrand new hell no, s3 payments are around 650-700 a month with top tier credit while rs3 is 1400 minimum with TOP tier credit. If you buy an old one yes it’s cheaper but good luck with maintenance.
Imagine being the goofball taking the deprecation hit on this 😮.
$62k...Smh. The person that wants this is the type of person that has to have those badges (Mercedes, AMG) NO MATTER WHAT. To put this in perspective the Lexus IS 500 F sport is as much or less expensive than this and you get RWD and 472 horsepower NA V8.
Oh man, IS500 all day!
Or same price get RS3, more power, 400 lbs lighter, better AWD drivetrain, cooler 5 cyl sounds … this “AMG” is such a flop
You could also get a CT4V blackwing for this money, a real driver's car with serious performance and a manual if you can live with a GM product
@@Robert-un3cf Maybe a used one. New, they are at least 10k more, but I'm mostly with you.
I hate the design language of just slapping a screen on the dash and not molding the dash or console around the screens.
My 2019 C43 AMG has a traditional shroud for the gauge cluster screen and it's matte finish which looks really nice, especially with the supersport design. Mercedes really dropped the ball with the gloss finish displays and no shroud for all that reflection.
Just wait for the new CLA next year 😂😂
And its not just Mercedes, a lot of manufacturers are going with it. I loved the Kia Stinger, but hate the center screen....Like an Ipad stuck in clay
The W222 S class absolutely nailed the infotainment integrated into the dash look… then they had to mess it all up with the latest generation with the stupid stuck on ipad look… 🤦
im with you
The seats look like they were inspired by an office depot gaming chair.
I was going to say, Mercedes/AMG make some of the best sport seats in the business, but these things look like they came off a boat rental from my last camping trip.
Makes sense, since gaming chairs are wholly derived from racing buckets
Spot on. They gave that generic, overinflated bladder look to them
$70k out the door for a small, fake amg lol. Outrageous. No thanks
plus its gonna be worth 30k in 3 years, at least the fake Ms are better priced. M240, M340, and M440 shyt all over this for less. This is more of a 235/JCW competitor, but at 150% the cost. MB is lost and AMG is done.
Tesla model 3 performance is faster and cheaper, and more updated design.
@@AB-dj8wx I agree on everything but the design. I don`t hate Tesla or EVs in general but the Model 3 is still a very hideous car IMO. The CLA is quite nice looking however way too expensive for what you`re getting. This car should be no more than 40k
@@Gr1MM240 Those all will be worth $30k or less in 3 years lol. None of the fake Ms will handle as well as this, the 3/4 series are larger, heavier, less sharp cars and the 240i is ugly and has the worst interior of any luxury branded car.
@@jaymum23 70K USD is absurd for any 4cyl smallish car. Mercedes has been out to lunch with pricing for a while.
CT4 Blackwing all day everyday for the same money.
I wonder how the CT4-V (non-Blackwing) stacks up if you want to save some cash and compare similar outputs. It makes 325 HP and 380 lb.ft torque from a turbo-4 displacing 2.7L. It runs 0-60 in the mid 4-sec range (no AWD, so traction-limited), and costs $47K.
I'd go for the 45 S
...a "cheap" $62k car...what a life...
In AMG world, yes, that is.....
@@cj41079It weighs more than a c8 ... the CLA ... That is insane. Get a C8 for the same price. So much faster and nicer
High end amg were 120-150k 20 years ago so yeah
@@MrAk474life what AMG???
@@John.Christopher 2003 sl 55 amg was 120k when new
the perfect car for people with some money that don't care about cars
For less money, get a G70 3.3T: RWD dynamics, roomier but weighs basically the same, just as fast but handles really well, rides better, still luxurious & no haptic steering wheel garbage...
The G70 is being canceled to force feed more fatass SUVs down our throats.
Years ago I would have laughed at a suggestion like this but these days I would 100% agree with you with the way mercedes is going these days… still can’t believe they put a 4 cylinder in the c63…
@@ViciousFirearms a 4pot c63 hurts my soul. I mean, i got a lot of love for a good 4 banger but not in a c63
M340i
those G70's are "pimp"... 🤙
This makes the Integra Type S look like a bargain
And a way better car too
The ITS is a lot of car for the money though. I would personally pick the Civic but still.
@@bvedantmaybe the FK8 for me, because I’m weird and lack taste. Between the new Type-R/S twins I’d go with the Integra for the same reason. It’s kinda obnoxious in a good way, and I think Honda intentionally made it more FK8-ish to keep the weirdos happy. Just like in the 90s I guess?
As a 2020 A35 hatch owner in Canada I was happy to see this review pop up. My 2020 has hard buttons on the steering wheel which I prefer and the alcantara seat centers which I prefer too. The 4matic in the winter is awesome and a lot of fun. Buying it a couple years old at 2/3 the new price is the move too...just make sure to get the extended warranty. Also the hatchback provides much better practicality and headroom for rear passengers.
Damn this thing is really expensive for no reason . On top of the cars you mention you can also get m340i if you stretch a bit or if you prefer a NA v8 premium sedan you can go for the is500 for 65k fully loaded.
IMO even an FL5 type R looks more premium than this inside out but hey at least has the 3 pointed star going for it and for alot of people its enough reasons to buy a benz
God, if Lexus just committed to the IS500 and F sport and also made a full ISF - all of them with a quick shifting and responsive transmission they would dominate the market ... it's so aggravating
That’s Lexus IS 500 V8 money…
Seriously made my morning watching Matt rip through a canyon like the old days.
Omg thank you for changing the filming style back to this
Fuckin hell the bots are out in-force today. Also, for 300hp and 3700lbs you should laugh your way outta the dealership on this one-- 60k for this versus a LOT of change and an elantra N, CTR, Golf R and more if you consider used? Definitely worth skipping this car. Great video though.
This is a lot more premium than those cars.
@@dragospahontu Lipstick on a pig, especially when it's all gloss-black-plastic fantastic.
@@dragospahontu it's a 4cylender just like them just with extra easy to scratch gloss black, easy to stain red steats and those cheap strip club lights. I don't see how it's more premium except in looks.
@@thegirthquake8574 I mean it's not really like that. Everything for the dealership experience to the build quality is above those cheaper cars.
@@dragospahontu I can promise you that every experience I've had in a new MB product falls on its face in comparison to their older products. BMW and Audi are built FAR better. Shit, a Miata feels comparable inside compared to some of these new Benzes.
My my how times have changed. 20 years ago, $62,000 got you a nicely equipped E500 4Matic wagon. Now it gets you a Jetta GLI with a Golf R powertrain and a Mercedes badge on the grille.
I spent 5 years as a Mercedes service rep and you are correct. The majority of AMG drivers regardless of which model, didn't know squat about it other than it's the biggest, baddest, most expensive and it makes me look like a baller lol. By the end of their 39 month lease, the majority of them also had multiple curb rashed and/or bent wheels. Had at least one off-road excursion or into a curb just after switching the traction control off and saying "watch this," driven or towed in dog tracking worse than a 72 Nova 🤣
In my 5 years there, I dealt with more squeaks, creaks, and rattles complaints than I did in all my years at Volkswagen, Audi, and Land Rover combined.
I wanted one of these but the price pushed me away. Mustang GT Premium with a blackout package delivers so much for the price. Still love the AMG though.
We’ve just had so much inflation. Classic example of pay more, get less.
M340i would stomp that
Any excitement I have for half of these performance cars today is immediately absolved once you see what you're getting for the price.....$62k for a four-cylinder turbo. Making monthly payments almost as much as a mortgage to buzz around town with a 4-banger, that doesn't even sound all that good at that. No clue what this industry is trying to do at this point.
What about the Golf R
I just bought one (2021), I do lots of highway driving, about 800 km a week. Im enjoying it. We're all different; this suits my purposes. It's fun to drive, peppy. I tried the faster engines; with my penchant for pedal to the metal, knew I'd probably end up wrapping myself around a guardrail. This is fast, but not fast but not that fast, so I'm fine with it. I'm old, enjoying the drive...the stereo is awesome!
Useful review, thanks.
instead of a real watch you get a video of one lol
Falls right in place w/ “you will own nothing and be happy”
And it's branded so it's basically an ad
Sums up the car really. And most modern cars to an extent. Simulated products rather than real quality/substance.
This just set me off. We’re on the verge of a real life dystopia
It used to be a real IWC clock in the S550,but times have changed
Great camera placement, Matt! I actually feel like I’m driving the car! I’m sure that was your intention and for me, you succeeded! ( Isn’t that car in CT4 V price range? Which would you prefer?) Great vid, as always!👍
Classic review, love more of this straight forward type of video Mat. Looks like a nice little vehicle, if the money does not matter, not an awful choice for running around town
The 45 is the way to go.
BMW 240i would destroy this, it’s a base entry eco model that’s been breathed on by the marketing department.
With its 1993 Toyota Tercel plastics?😂
@@jaymum23 The A/CLA is literally the shittiest interior known to man. Sit down.
@@hexagonosaurus5848this guy a Merc apologist, don’t waste your time with him lmao
@@hexagonosaurus5848at least it looks better than any bmw
@@hexagonosaurus5848 There is soft touch plastic and stitching on the CLA dash. There is noting but hard exonobox plastic on the 2-series dash, every trim level including M2. Sit down.
Friend of mine just picked one of these up. Super impressed!
Specific to this car, and in general in 2024, who decided glare hoods/shields aren't a thing anymore? Why can't designers stand on the shoulders of giants instead of kicking them in the balls?
My question with the cars that you compared to this would you still pick them for the CLA45/GLA45 ?
Take a golf r for half the price. Or a an rs3 if you want to spend some more money to get the extra power than the golf r
I feel the G70 would be another good option, if you get the 2.5t you get around same power with rwd chassis or awd or for same price you get the 3.3tt with way more power and space.
G70 is being discontinued. I boycott brands who cancel their sedans to force more fat, stupid SUVs on us.
@@jaymum23 lol, i get it, my last three cars have been discontinued lol. I had a 2nd gen Focus ST, then the Veloster N and now a Kia Stinger GT lol.
@@rikamaru15 Nissan is the worst. They had 8 sedans 20 years ago. Now they make 2. Fuck them.
Here comes the Genesis guy, but seriously you can get the top package 3.3t AWD G70 Prestige for $55k that drives like a RWD car.
Or, this bottom package Mercedes with a FWD based AWD system and a 4 cylinder.
People might not understand Gensis yet and I'm sure I'll get Hyundai comments, but I'll take my G70 all day over this. Under $60k I have eibach springs and away bars, cold air intake, and PS4S tires and this car grips like crazy in corners. Add an ECU if you want to and for the loaded price of this Mercedes my G70 could have 500hp if I wanted to go that way.
Hyundai and Mercedes don’t belong in the same sentence, sport.
@12f8ewfo lol told you here come the hyundai comments. I'd take a G70 all day over this car, don't fool yourself with a badge. And don't fool yourself with "German quality". I've yet to sit in a BMW that doesn't rattle somewhere after a couple to few years.
@@12f8ewfoYeah they do when prices are comparable. Hyundai is not the same car company it was in the nineties. They offer good value for your dollar unlike Mercedes. All cars depreciate so resale prices are a moot point.
@@12f8ewfo You might be behind the times, the gap between euro and Korean cars these days is very narrow. Modern Mercedes no longer feel like a big step up in build quality, plenty of plastics and cheap materials in the cabin. They're relying more and more on their badge to sell cars which leads to worse products (see Maserati)
@@12f8ewfothe G70 has a better chassis and better materials than a CLA. It's also better designed inside and out.
I can never unsee the shark front end on this car.
Thanks for the ride !
So many more options on the second hand market for half the money, with more performance.
Really liked my CLA 35 - but then switched to 45 because of 4MATIC+! I really think the current 35 lacks driving performance compared to the Audi S3 since it has got the fancy differential with drift mode from RS3 and golf R
I have the 35 hatch. The optional bucket seats make the car.
Compared to the US, here in Australia the price buffer to a Golf R isn’t that much. I hated the Golf interior and it wasn’t special to drive at all. Very dull.
The hatch shape is perfect for me as there’s heaps of boot space and room on the back seat for my 35kg Golden Retreiver. The low bench also makes it easy for her to jump in and out.
Brand new the price is ridiculous. As a used purchase it could be worthwhile since they cost the same as Type Rs, Golf R and GR Corollas since the CLA depreciates hard.
My middle aged neighbours just bought one of these new (UK), it’s entertaining to see them getting in or out. 😂
Problem with that long rectangular tach and infotainment is you have to reach to touch it. On the c63 you get the iPad style angled to you which feels perfect
The biggest problem I have with this car is that is WAAAAY to expensive for its class. Its too heavy and being an AMG you are buying a engine essentially. Not a 4cyl hybrid. You can get either a golf R or Audi S3 for cheaper, is lighter than this car by nearly 400lb, More reliable as no Hybrid system, more powerful and tuner friendly ( can get 500+ hp from these monster EA888's), more economical and is nearly 15-20% cheaper. Its not a hard sell, just give what REAL consumers actually want. Not crummy hybrids and overpriced
I love those cars it’s crazy overseas like the UK they are so cheap average price is $5K to -$16 used they’ve also had the car about 6 years before we got it in the USA
50k for that car seems like the right price and more palatable then 62k.
the problem with the cheapest AMG rly is that it isn't cheap at all
I just sold mine very fun car they actually hold value relatively well compared to other AMGs but I’d never buy one new
It weighs more than a c8 ... the CLA ... That is insane. Get a C8 for the same price. So much faster and nicer
I like how they switched from a real IWC watch (in my w222 S63) that you can buy from IWC for roughly 10k US, with a digital app on your infotainment system. Which takes one programmer one week tops and you put that on all AMG cars Mercedes produces. (Borat) NICE !!!! 👍👍👍👌
I have one of these, lowered on a set of forged rims it looks like a different car. Nicest car I've ever owned, not the fastest though. Mine's a 2022 and it sounds much different, the popps and bangs are very loud, and in the canyons it gets angry as hell. That difference is big enough where I would not purchase this one.
Do you think the price point is too close to the C43? Doesn't the C43 make more sense for the price difference in terms of space and performance?
You could get an Elantra N with more tech, adaptive suspension and more features for literally half the price. Only missing AWD.
Wonder if the wide double screen is always readable in sunny California as you take it through turns and hills.
1:45 I wasn’t expecting that 😂
Probably makes sense for some people. People who live in a crowded city that want a nice car but aren't car people. People who'd buy a Hyundai or a Golf instead are probably a tiny sliver of prospective buyers.
Cross shop this to the golf r and the golf r wins everytime
Just get a type r
This was a cool video for the car, but a track test against competitor offerings is needed to truly declare this a 'Proper AMG'. Im not convinced this could even beat an Elantra N.
Mercedes used to make amazing cars. They are mostly garbage now. I have owned several and I am on my last. I refuse to be taken advantage of at the service department.
The CLA always reminded me of a highest tier Honda. Like an even better Acura Integra type s you could say lol😅.
AMG used to be so cool 10 years ago and actually worth the price difference, literally wtf happened.
Check out the new CLE AMG 53.
This is basically just a debt trap for Altima drivers. At that price point you may as well just get an E450, more power, bigger engine I6, and more space. That said I wouldn't buy any modern Mercedes. I've driven an E450 Wagon extensively and the interior feel and quality is so much worse than previous generation E Class models. Plastics feel really cheap, seat comfort is not a high point, which has always been strong for Mercedes, even the seat leather feels cheap.
If you want to go Euro wagon these days, I'd honestly go Volvo. Basically the same level of interior quality with less gimmicks, and for less money. The turbo fours are nothing inspiring, but Volvo's not pretending they are.
In Austria a fully equipped CLA 45 is way above 100k…
Big no 🤦🏽♂️for 62k maybe 40k
Someone offered me a 1:1 trade - a '24 CLA45 for my '13 CLS63. I politely declined and subsequently fell of the chair when I realized that those CLA45s cost twice as much as my 11 year old 'real' AMG. The world is flat on its face...
Who wants to make a horrible financial decision
It's not bad by hard to consider over an M340i
I was gonna say, canada still gets the A35 hatch, but it seems somewhere in the last year or two, mercedes dropped the A class in canada... that's a shame, i thought they looked nice...
I’m very confused what mercades is doing these days. Like I’m genuinely curious if people calling these shots actually believe this is a car worth making
The fastest car in this price point would me a model 3 performance. For top speed I’d say S3
Small feedback: the driveby clips are a bit loud compared to your voice
I've always liked the A35/CLA35 AMG because it shares the same engine as the A250/CLA250, making it cheaper to maintain. You get enough power and grip for some track day action but don't have to pay too much for servicing. I don't doubt the A45/CLA45 AMG is a total blast to drive, but the engine can be an absolute bomb to service because of its F1 tech.
lmao its not cheaper to maintain and you get a half ass fake amg wtf is good about it?
I dont think the 45s don't have the "F1 tech", that's exclusive to the C63 I'm pretty sure. They can be an absolute steal on the used market, but new they don't make much sense IMO. I got mine with 50k miles for a little under $25k USD. Servicing isn't cheap but it's not that bad either, really. About what you'd expect for an entry level german.
I think these have more hp than claimed, i had an a35 sedan in usa, i have video proof of it gapping every car in these comments. S3 golf r type r elantra n etc. All it has was michellin cup 2s only things thay would pull after the 500 ft were v8s like modded scat packs 10spd 5.0s etc
1/4 times of Mercedes from the 2000's and 2010's that weren't considered AMG's!
what a fucken piss take that "35" range is, to think they bought in the 45 as a cheap base then made it too expensive that they needed to replace the original 45's with 35's
I am going to watch this but know I am still just patiently waiting for the zupra video.
I want that globe!
Use code smokingtire to save $21.80 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Mazda3 GT Turbo AWD sedan does all of this for half the price.
Not much of an upgrade over my entry level 2022 c300 which was $49, 900 with a few options.
Supra, Nissan Z, IS500, M340i, S4, S5, RS3... SO many better choices for that money. This car is for non-enthusiast rich kids tbh.
I feel like Mercedes is messing up a good thing, they were on one heck of roll for a few years but it seems like there is a lot of cost cutting happening while at the same time the prices are going up.
I could get c6 z06 for like 35 lol
Can’t you get an RS3 for that money? Definitely an S3 with a nice tune.
Just get a Golf R....
This car makes no sense… way too expensive, the rear seats aren’t really usable for a grown adult, and I’d never want to touch one of these things used. Way too hard to work on it myself. This is used G80 M3 money, which is WAY more car. If you don’t care about having 4 doors just get an M2 for even less money!
I was getting anxious on Matt's behalf when he was sitting in the road for so long making the gap. Good gap though
"Less expensive" would fit better
"$5 rock first hit." Tsk tsk! 😀😀😀
Yeah no thanks
Seen the A-Class AMG Hatchback at my work with those alloys. Horrible.
My elantra N beat one of these and its stock 😂 literally half the price! What a rip off.
More noise coming from under the hood than the tail pipes...
You could also get an S5.
I feel like this a car for a husband to buy for his wife to keep her happy and quiet for a while.
It needs more piano black and have fun using that touchscreen while driving!! lol
idk i Personally think a W205 C43 AMG with the BiTurbo V6 is a HELLLLL of a deal right now, specially since u can get a tune and make C63 type Horsepower but it will launch faster cuz 4Matic 😅
Ive NEVER trusted Mercede's modern 4 bangers
4 banger = Renault engine
@@Dutch94
Not this one.
The 1,3L is Renault.
The M139 you get in the 45 and 45 S models is an insane little thing. Extremely potent and not to mention very durable too... i've seen people getting 550 hp from an A45S with stock bottom and top end. Pretty sick piece of kit.
@@jamestorrens645
Little - maybe, but quite heavy for sure.
So 600lbs more than a Civic TR and roughly $20K more for a car that will break in 4 years?
Hard pass.
The Civic is far more likely to break. Hondas are known to rust out and have glass transmissions.
@@jaymum23 What are you talking about? Everyone knows Honda make some of the best manual trans in the business. Been the case since the 80's.
@@jaymum23lol,bro, relax. You are trying way too hard with all your "M2 plastic interior " and "Honda is unreliable" bs nonsense. This Mercedes is just not great, period. And sales figures confirm that.
@@vvevvevvvvright, this guy must have been conned so hard by his local Merc dealership that he’s trying rationalize his terrible purchase by bashing superior cars. Bro actually believes this turd is better than an M2 LOL.
@@papapetad Their automatics are garbage. No one buys a manual.
Matt - sound mixing is way off in this episode. The flyby shots are far louder and “screechier” than your speech.