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 BMW 3 Series Comparison
Mercedes-AMG CLA
BMW 3 Series
2024 Mercedes-AMG
CLA
vs
2024 BMW
3 Series
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC
Based on the BMW 3 Series 30i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
Luxury
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
51L
383 to 454 km
40L - 59L
100 to 472 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$99,900 - $126,500
$80,200 - $106,200
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A fairly complete offering
- Sumptuous interior appointments
- Now with five-year warranty
Misses
- Considerably more expensive now
- Ride is too firm, even on adaptive dampers
- M340i xDrive is just a few grand extra
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)
- Carbon Fibre Trim Finishers (+$1,200)
- Executive Pack (+$1,000)
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW 3 Series range is available in the following exterior paint colours
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire metallic
- Melbourne Red metallic
- Mineral White metallic
- M Portimao Blue metallic
- M Brooklyn Grey metallic (NEW)
- Skyscraper Grey metallic (NEW)
- Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
- Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic
Metallic paint costs an additional $2000, while BMW Individual metallic paints cost an additional $3850 unless they’re bought in combination with the Visibility package, making them an additional $1850.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1998 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO 4 | TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 225kW - 310kW | 135kW - 285kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6750 | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 500Nm | 300Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5000 | 1350 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9 - 10 | 11 | |
