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 Mazda Mazda 6 Comparison
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC
Based on the Mazda Mazda 6 G35 GT SP
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
51L
383 to 454 km
62L
434 to 471 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$99,900 - $126,500
$36,290 - $55,685
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Powerful turbo engine
- Well equipped
- Beautiful burgundy leather upholstery
Misses
- Archaic infotainment system
- A little thirsty in town
- Occasionally harsh and brittle ride
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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Colours Available
The following finishes are no-cost options:
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Jet Black mica
- Deep Crystal blue mica
- Platinum Quartz metallic
The following are $795 options:
- Rhodium White metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
The 20th Anniversary comes exclusively in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic finishes, at no extra cost.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 225kW - 310kW | 140kW - 173kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6750 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 500Nm | 252Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5000 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9 - 10 | 13 - 14.5 | |
