7.9
2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA35 review
It isn't quite as power-packed as the range-topping CLA45 S, but the CLA35 still has a characterful engine and sharp chassis. It is expensive, though...
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Scott Collie
BMW M3 vs Mercedes-AMG CLA Comparison
BMW M3
Mercedes-AMG CLA
2024 BMW
M3
vs
2024 Mercedes-AMG
CLA
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How they stack...
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Based on the BMW M3
Based on the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
59L
566 to 614 km
51L
383 to 454 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$153,500 - $249,900
$99,900 - $126,500
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CarExpert's Take
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Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Characterful engine
- Pointy front-end
- High-tech cabin
Misses
- Huge price impost over A35
- Performance seats should be standard...
- ...as should adaptive cruise control
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- AMG Aerodynamics Package (+$3,500)
Colours Available
Non-metallic paint (no cost)
- Alpine White
- Sao Paulo Yellow
Metallic paint (no cost)
- Black Sapphire
- M Portimao Blue
- M Toronto Red
- M Isle of Man Green
- M Brooklyn Grey
- Skyscraper Grey
- Aventurine Red
BMW Individual paint
- Dravit Grey ($2500)
- Tanzanite Blue ($2500)
- Frozen Portimao Blue metallic ($5000)
- Frozen Pure Grey metallic ($5000)
- Frozen Black metallic ($5000)
- Frozen Orange metallic ($5000)
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6 | TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 353kW - 405kW | 225kW - 310kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6250 | 5800 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 550Nm - 650Nm | 400Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2650 - 2750 | 3000 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | 9 - 10 | |
