Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Better Than the CLA? | Edmunds
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ต.ค. 2018
- Edmunds Senior Writer Mark Takahashi got behind the wheel of the all-new 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class to answer a few questions. He wasn't a fan of the last "affordable" Benz, the CLA, and needed to know if this $30,000 sedan is deserving of the Mercedes badge. Also, he had to find out how much better the A-Class is than the CLA.
In the end, Mark was duly impressed, proclaiming the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class the new class leader.
Q: What kind of engine does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class have?
A: The A 220 gets a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 188 horsepower.
Q: How much does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class cost?
A: Prices start around $30,000. The test vehicle in this video is fully loaded and is closer to $50,000.
Q: Does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class replace the CLA?
A: It doesn't. The A-Class will be the new entry-level Benz sedan, and the CLA is considered the entry-level "four-door coupe." The CLA is also due for a full redesign next year.
Q: What are the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class' competitors?
A: Principal rivals include the Audi A3 and the BMW 2 Series and 3 Series.
Q: When does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class go on sale?
A: Look for the A 220 to show up in dealerships in early 2019.
Read our First Drive of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class here: www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz...
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That's not a 30k car, it's a 50k car.
Can someone please test a base model with no options so we can get to see what the underlying car is really like?
I don't know why they do show the regular base side by side this pimped out one.
You can't even get the base model as you'd likely need to order it yourself and nobody who would go through the trouble of ordering one would only get a base model. That's the story with these cars. They advertise a $30k price, but the most common models are at least 8-10k more. In practice this is really a $38k car at least.
True, and the journalists reviewing these cars should be calling the manufacturers out on this. Instead they seem to be happy to help perpetuate the fiction. Makes me question just how independent and unbiased their reviews really are.
50k and you´ll get the small TESLA. Faster, better design and no fake exhausts.
Seamus Carroll facts !!!
Why does he keep calling it a 30K Mercedes, when it's 50K
Thank you for an excellent review.
Excellent review bravo!!!
That MBUX system is game changer! And, the exterior and interior look cool, too. Great review, Mark!!
Well of course it's better than the cla (That car has been out for 4 years now). However the cla does hold its advantages by having more power but that's it (In terms of quality , this makes the cla look dull). Not many reasons to choose the cla over this until the redesign comes out. Great review as always .
Cla redesign shits in this
Great review.
Loaded for 50K? Might as well get the C class.
What options and features would you forego to have that?
C class wouldn’t be fully loaded though
c class has a worse interior for more money
lee constant can you define "worse"?
CLA is not a "c' class front wheel drive platform vs rear wheel drive. the A class replaces the CLA
Nicely done; as an ex MB C230 owner, they’ve come a long way! 👍
I like this guy!! Another great review sir! Lol
thx for mentioning the options! Because that interior is insane for a 32k car
I really liked you in The Hangover! Keep up the good work!
Those Siri or Alexa-esq voice commands are novelty items at best. Most people, including myself, would just reach out to hit the button once, which takes about a second, instead of going through such an interactive process that takes 5 times longer.
Great vid. Awesome presenter
Love the two tone as well as the car.😚
You haven't seen me without my case on.
Classy.
188 horsepower... "isn`t a lot" for that small car not a lot ....ok...guess we all need 500hp race cars for the city
DerHalbeEuro I just need enough hp to safely merge onto the freeway
@@elitestar Like Formula 1, merging
@@elitestar for that even 100hp is enough
@@AlStumpf Yeah but you can't get too cocky. 188hp for that extra UMPF when merging
My 2004 Lexus is300 has 220 Horse power more than this 2019 Mercedes
Just ordered mine can’t wait ....
I love this. I have a C 300 that I love, but I love this one even more. I like that it's smaller, too.
Nice review! But please mention that this is the A-class Limosine, not the normal A-class which is a hatchback :)
Thank you! I will look out for both model 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Better Than the CLA......
Take to consideration; A-class is made in Germany (Rastatt) but CLA is Hungarian made (Kecskemet). If you aim for CLA 250e, you'll have an Renault engine made in Spain and a battery made in Korea. "Arbeit Macht Frei"?
just bought the latest A-Class. Awesome !!!
I live in Germany and over here the A Class is the most commonly driven MB class. I wish more hatchbacks from all the classes were offered in the states!
I live in Sweden and up here the CLA Shooting Break is most commonly driven MB class. Indeed there is is a lot of shooting nowadays, but don't laugh at us, pls.
The A Class doesn't look as aerodynamic as the CLA, yet its drag coefficient is less.
In fact, it is the slippiest production car in the world today.
Pretty amazing!
I would love for the inevitable GLA version of this to come out already. I just want any hatchback version of this in the US and i'll be depositing my down payment the next day.
I can't wait to do a B-roll footage when I pick mine up in couple weeks, but I got the hatch instead :) and Mercedes said CLA will no longer be in the market.
For all of you who keep pointing out its 50k car and not a 30k car it is obvious you have never owned a mercedes, Most of the options are cosmetic which dont affect the actual performance of the car i.e red leather
Who in the right mind would spend 2/3 the cost of the car in options? We’re not talking about super or hyper cars here...this shouldn’t even be allowed in this segment.
This doesn’t give a good representation of what value this car can offer, if it can even offer that, I wouldn’t know because it was an upper echelon spec that 99% of buyers wouldn’t purchase.
The sun in the review blinded my eyes
Just ordered the 180 business solution. Any thoughts in that?
I know this particular car is a highly optioned A-Class, but that's still a pretty amazing interior. Mercedes is really creating beautiful interiors for their vehicles.
Show me a 50000 dollar car that doesn't have as nice of an interior?
Red and black? 🤮
oh new A-class .. is definatelly a Mercedes..
I even have the basic A160 which I bought 22.000euros and its a dream
G70
I love this car you have to be careful to not option it up to 50,000. But still it’s a great deal . Size is nice inside . Definitely worth leasing or buying . Thanks for sharing
This is like the old c coupe from the early 2000. That got about the same HP.
you know thts a 50k car and not 30k correct?
U did see the part where he says it has $20,000 worth of upgrades and that he said that it isn’t ur entry level A class correct?
It’s 30k
Sky King clearly you didnt watch the video or skim through it. He said its has 20k in options and it isnt what you would expect.
I searched it up, it actually is according to mercedes benz usa
@Sky King And obviously you're not good with listening. He mentioned this car has options at $ 20'.
Thank you for mentioning road noise. My Volvo XC90 has bad road noise to the point where at times I had to check the windows if they were all up! A pass for me.
Instead of making them more affortable for regular ppl to buy. Why not make them more reliable for ppl can keep for a few years!! These new cars are terrible.. Transmissions breakdown after 50 60k miles tons of electrical problems.. I had tons of problems. With my 2015 s550. Luckily i still owned it under its warranty! I now own a 2015 lexus LS 460 that i leased brand new and so far i haven't had 1 issue and ive put 80k miles on it.. American & german manufacturers need to make better cars!!
+1 why not make affordable AND reliable cars ;) the Japanese can do it. Then again, maybe they do intend them to break...
@@gerardjoaquino8856 yeah thats what im saying.. Dude i bought my s class with 0 miles on it and after 63k miles the TRANS broke the air suspension broke a had tons of electrical problems.. And i know a few more ppl that owned the same car and they also had problems. We all know have Japanese cars!! Ima stick to my lexus LS
Agreed! First Mercedes I owned was a 1995 C Class and it was a super reliable tank. In those days, _THAT_ was the $30,000 Mercedes and it was a perfect luxury car. My most recent (and last ever) Mercedes was a 2007 C Class which had several major mechanical failures before reaching 40,000 miles. Modern Mercedes are just junk.
Guess i'm staying away from Euro cars then. That was some solid info guys. :)
You are talking totally bullshit..., buddy! "Transmissions breakdown after 50-60k... miles tons of electrical problems" , sorry, but this is nothing but a stupid lie! Nothing of your stupid claim is "known" for this car in Germany, for example, because nothing of these flaws have ever existed in a compact Mercedes-Benz!
Telling fucking "fake news" about such a car isn't too nice from you.
This new A-Class is the absolute benchmark of compact premium cars. Please stop telling your stupid lies! I hate it, when some random dudes like you are telling such "psycho shit"... You are a liar!
Does anyone know the color of the car in the review? It’s the iridium silver or the digital white?
Sure 188hp if "enough" but that is still very little power for a car costing a base $33,500. There is a lot of road noise as well. A Honda Accord has more power and quieter ride.
I will say that the A220's interior is nice but in a sense that it looks more techy and futuristic. This does not mean the quality of the interior materials are necessarily nicer, even talking about the optioned out $50,000.
You're paying for the Mercedes badge. That's it. Take a look at their options package. It's ridiculous. To get anything nice, you're spending above $40k... And you're still sitting at 188hp.
Hi.What color is that? Irridium, Mojave or Mountain?
It's not how much power the car makes but the delivery of the power that matters.
The backlight shape doesn’t look that much appealing...love the old ones
A class and CLA have a huge problem though. Front wheel drive.
I’d much rather have a C class.
Avail in ALL-Wheel though yes?
what's wrong with front wheel drive?
It comes in awd also !
Jake probably thinks if he has a button that tells him all 4 wheels are moving, he'll actually think he's in a car
If you know how to drive, FWD is the best in all kinds of weather. C-class needs 4-matic and costs about 6K more.
Save money and gain performance with a Audi A3 Quattro. 220 hp 250 tq, all wheel drive, and 0-60 in about 5.5 seconds. Its actually a fun car to drive.
The Truth what engines does the A class come with that is not a amg model that is higher output than 220 hp and 250 tq? Oh that’s right
I don’t understand how this fits into the range with the CLA ?
marry me was the best part , lmao:D
Wonder why no one ever reviews the entry level versions of cars. That would be nice.
Because they always get the "top of the arts". When introducing a new model it's always the one loaded with options that you'll find at the sellers showroom.
@@bafattvahetere Yeah but It'd be nice if reviewers would specifically ask for the entry level ones. I know it's probably not even an option but one can dream haha
*Much better is the Hatchback version in Europe and the 'B' Class offers far more space in the car and boot (trunk) The best Model (in my humble opinion) is the B200CDi 8 Speed Diesel which is capable of over 140 mph and 74 mpg, (UK GALLONS) although not at the same time mind you, however can manage in excess of 50 MPG in Speeds in excess of 100mph on German Autobahns of course. I have a 2019 B200 CDi AMG Line with Premium Pack, and can honestly say the best car I ever owed, and that includes many earlier Mercedes Models including a 280SE and 420SE, 450SLR, and a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. The Technology is amazing and barely touched in this video, IE Mercedes "Navigate to Bill Bloggs" and if in your phone contact list (with address) will offer routes to "Bill Bloggs" also change the lighting to Blue, what's the weather tomorrow, where is the nearest Gas Station/Cafe etc, it just goes on and on.*
this car will be a great car to buy used a couple year after it's release
The A class interior looks a whole better than the C class; and it even has the dashboard of the E class. Kind of strange actually.
is this supposed to compete with the new 3 series?
svea nope, that’s the C Class
Those proportions scream subcompact and that tiny tiny trunk reminds me the 96 accent
If we are doing only 180 hp, I wonder if they are releasing a diesel. MB diesels are legendary for reliability.
Engines were always reliable, it's the transmissions that fail in MB. My ML failed 3 times, every 60K.
@@Commentator541 Audi seems to have this problem as well. My transmission failed after 25000km!
I love the A-Class interiors but definitely the exterior design of CLA is muuuch better
Is this a subcompact or compact car
other than the command system and the digital display id still pick my C class over this any time
Why no one reviews the entry level cars? Always fully loaded with options, that's unrealistic, we want to see how the base model looks like.
Lol $20,000 in options on a entry level car? You should not have reviewed this vehicle. It is not at all representative of what majority of these rentals will be like to drive on daily basis. This is a complete fail and an ethical miss.
Paul M to be fair, they aren’t able to control what they get all of the time. Additionally, he says everything you’re noting at about 3:20.
He does state those facts, that is correct. Still his driving impressions and the fact he prefers this vehicle to CLA or competitors from other brands, are based on driving this vehicle with 20k worth of options. It is unreal.
For the rich kids.
Money pit in 5 years.
Upgrade when the new one comes out. Repair bills and maintenance cost don't matter when a new one comes out every 4-5 years.
Instagramable car for the children of lawyers, bankers, venture capitalists, and CEOs. That Three Pointed Star gets you invited to exclusive parties.
#ClubBenz #EssentialTransportation #BackToSchoolCar
ruzzell907 the a class is very reliable.
Does this have a hatch back please let there be a hatched version😋😋
You think 180 hp is not so much, what about 163 hp? the version available for the Egyptian market?
This video would have a lot less compliments to give without the extra $20,000 in options, and the useful part of the review would be closer to 2 minutes.
Glad MB sent a loaded model to change your opinion, but many people don't have that *luxury* lol
Hahahaha these videos are so funny “30k Mercedes” lol you stated this car your driving is 50k!!!! Lol they never actually drive the 30k one they drive the FULL AMG 20k option loaded car which nobody will buy lol..... I would much rather have a C400 at 48k decently loaded with 362hp and AMG bodykit stock....
that isn't an AMG tho. don't even think it'll be sold in the US.
so 50k for entry level, I might opt for the fully loaded kia stinger instead
Would not want to pay 50,000$ for a German cavalier
Looks fun but i own 2018 CLA coupe for 1 month now and i am still in love with every sexy curve of it , both exterior and interior, and i just enjoy the CLA's fierce look & bucket seats but it's a personal preference :) Just for price comparison , when you say an A class is $30,000 in your country, how much does CLA cost over there?
Nail salon going good then?
20k extras but no auto boot or trunk release??
It's not really a 30k Merc though is it. Not a fan of the CLA but this looks better. Might change my mind when I see it in real life though.
30.000 US dollars or Canadian?
the seats look straight out of a mazda from 4 years ago or a subaru or something
adds $20,000 in options to a $30,000 car = class leader 🤣🤣🤣
The current gen CLA class is based on the last gen A class. So you're comparing 2 very different cars.
How much is this now . please tell me today
edmunds says A class is beeter than the Cla ... but A class 2019 is better than the new generation of cla 2019 mercedes ?
It comes for the speaker hahah. Spend over 40k for a speaker exhaust sound.....
I really don't get this. Why make this when you have the CLA which is practically the same... so confused
CLA will get larger for the next generation.
Isn’t this CLA replacement?
it's like asking why is there a CLS when we got E, one is four door coupe one is sedan.
Also for anywhere BUT usa, they get a hatch, which makes more sense, a small compact hatch (A class) vs small four door coupe (CLA)
I like it but wouldn’t pull the trigger, at least loaded. Would prefer a loaded WRX and ~10k back for example (realize the difference in luxury and prestige).
It's a $40,000 car some basic equipment but for a fully equipped one it's $55,000 for that price I'll take the Lexus ES350H
Why do they always test the top of the line for every model? Its not just this channel its everyone.
press cars.
That's the way it is. They have to test the model provided.
did u say fake exhaust sound?? like an i8?
Rear or front wheel drive?
Front
So different than the first A class 😂
It's good thou, but, it's with a 20k option, which is 50k, really not a normal A class that you get.. With 50k, there are other choices outside.
Can I get the voice command in William Daniels voice.
i was in the dealer this weekend, that MBUX system will kill A3 and the bmw
This interior belongs in the C class and the C class’s interior belongs in this model to really make it a 30k car
I've always wanted to own a MB, I think they're beautiful cars, but have been scared away by guys like Scotty Kilmer who says they just turn into money pits. I always buy cars and keep them beyond warranty.
Every car is a money pit.
If they make an amg version im sold
WHY DONT WE GET THE HATCH
CLA is your entry level to to CLS yet I’ll start with the CLS. $30k for CLA? Might as well add the AMG package, but then again if you did might as well get the CLS
Is it a car or a pinball machine? Bells and whistles break down and then what? Are you going to fix them at high cost or just junk the car?
You're going to do nothing because you're going to do the smart thing and lease it
Dennis Xu always lease a German car. 😉
Neverquiter 6 what if you drive 45,000 miles a year? ...like me hahaha
That is a problem with mid-segment luxury cars. People that can afford luxury cars don't really want them then, and the people that want cheaper cars still can't afford them because they are expensive to maintain with expensive mercedes parts.
Really they made this car more than it has to be...
Karthikeya Karthi 20k in options? That’s another car for some people!
@@DripExplains those other people wont buy this one
Summary. Yes
The red inserts look very tacky, at least on video. What's it like in person?
DaxXx988 t-shirts for the seats
Hate the rear Jetta like lights
Remember it’s not the lease model
Thank God for this beauty. The Mercedes line was resembling fat inefficient American or British vehicles. This vehicle along with the Audi s3 are gems in the world of Suburbans, Camaros, Range Rovers, E class, S class, Expeditions, Hummers, etc...
I got cla250 2018
I love mines but I have a few add-ons
im buying this