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
Lexus ES vs Mercedes-AMG CLA Comparison
Lexus ES
Mercedes-AMG CLA
2024 Lexus
ES
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
CLA
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How they stack...
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Based on the Lexus ES
Based on the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
240 km
51L
383 to 454 km
Warranty
4 year
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MSRP
$65,540 - $80,170
$99,900 - $126,500
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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
- Premium Paint (+$1,750)
- AMG Aerodynamics Package (+$3,500)
Colours Available
The ES is available in the following colours:
- Sonic Quartz (excludes F Sport)
- Titanium
- Sonic Iridium
- Sonic Chrome
- Graphite Black
- Vermillion
- Glacial Ecru
- Radiata Green
- Deep Blue (excludes F Sport)
- White Nova (F Sport only)
- Cobalt Mica (F Sport only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW | 225kW - 310kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 5800 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 221Nm | 400Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3000 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 9 - 10 | |
