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 Jaguar XE Comparison
Mercedes-AMG CLA
Jaguar XE
2024 Mercedes-AMG
CLA
vs
2024 Jaguar
XE
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How they stack...
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC
Based on the Jaguar XE P300 R-DYNAMIC SE (221kW)
Best suitable for...
Luxury
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
51L
383 to 454 km
63L
428 km
Warranty
5 year
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warranty
5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$99,900 - $126,500
$68,679 - $80,450
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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)
- Activity Key (+$700)
- Additional Power Sockets (+$100)
- Air Quality Sensor (+$150)
- Cabin Air Ionisation with Filter (+$350)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$1,010)
Colours Available
The 2023 Jaguar XE 300 Sport is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Fuji White
- Caldera Red
- Santorini Black metallic
- Firenze Red metallic
- Bluefire Blue metallic
- Eiger Grey metallic
- Portofino Blue metallic
- Hakuba Silver metallic
- Ostuni Pearl White metallic
- Carpathian Grey premium metallic (+$1300)
- Silicon Silver premium metallic (+$1300)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 225kW - 310kW | 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6750 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 500Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5000 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9 - 10 | 9.5 | |
