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
Mercedes-AMG CLA vs Audi RS5 Comparison
Mercedes-AMG CLA
Audi RS5
2024 Mercedes-AMG
CLA
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2024 Audi
RS5
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC
Based on the Audi RS5
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Fun
City drivingFuel Efficiency
51L
383 to 454 km
58L
545 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$99,900 - $126,500
$159,069 - $169,100
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CarExpert's Take
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
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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
- AMG Aerodynamics Package (+$3,500)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$400)
- Carbon & Black Styling Package (+$11,200)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Grey Calipers (+$12,600)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Red Calipers (+$13,600)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Blue Calipers (+$13,600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 2894 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 225kW - 310kW | 331kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6750 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 500Nm | 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5000 | 1900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9 - 10 | 10 | |
