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 Genesis G70 Comparison
Mercedes-AMG CLA
Genesis G70
2024 Mercedes-AMG
CLA
vs
2024 Genesis
G70
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How they stack...
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC
Based on the Genesis G70 3.3T SPORT LUX
Best suitable for...
Luxury
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
51L
383 to 454 km
60L
540 to 624 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$99,900 - $126,500
$63,000 - $88,000
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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
Curt Dupriez
Journalist
Curt Dupriez drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lots of equipment and value
- A potent drive when you want it
- A luxury cruiser when you need it
Misses
- Starting in age in some areas
- Thirst and traction
- Still finding proper brand cache locally
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1998 - 3342 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.3L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 225kW - 310kW | 179kW - 274kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6750 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 500Nm | 353Nm - 510Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5000 | 1300 - 1450 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9 - 10 | 10 | |
