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 Volkswagen Arteon Comparison
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Volkswagen Arteon
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
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2024 Volkswagen
Arteon
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC
Based on the Volkswagen Arteon 140TSI ELEGANCE SHTNG BKE (RF)
Best suitable for...
Fun
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
51L
383 to 454 km
66L
409 to 508 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$99,900 - $126,500
$63,640 - $73,240
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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
- Just look at it
- Features list as long as your arm
- Heaps of space in the back and boot
Misses
- Currently missing some safety kit
- Skoda Superb will do the same job for less
- Lack of cabin differentiation to Passat
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)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$900)
- Powered Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,100)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 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 | 140kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6750 | 4200 - 4950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 500Nm | 320Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9 - 10 | 9.3 - 12.2 | |
