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 Skoda Octavia Comparison
Mercedes-AMG CLA
Skoda Octavia
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
CLA
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2024 Skoda
Octavia
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC
Based on the Skoda Octavia SPORTLINE 110TSI
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
51L
383 to 454 km
45L - 50L
257 to 340 km
Warranty
5 year
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warranty
5 year - 7 year
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MSRP
$99,900 - $126,500
$31,690 - $53,890
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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
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Segment-busting practicality
- Sharp pricing, well featured
- Mature European road manners
Misses
- Australia still gets old 1.4 TSI donk
- Aisin auto not as sharp as a DSG
- Most people will still choose an SUV
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)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,400)
Colours Available
Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:
- Moon White metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Magic Black pearl
- Lava Blue metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 225kW - 310kW | 110kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6750 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 500Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5000 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9 - 10 | 9.6 - 11.65 | |
