I see where they’re coming from when you compare it to what you got for your money compared to entries of 30 years ago. But yeah nah no German car is ever a bargain especially after it starts hitting the shop
@@Youcallthesebagels_not even in your dreams. Not a car designed to shine in a track like the civic type r or integra type s. Those two will destroy this CLA in a track for less money and more fun.
@@Andrew-zv4fm engine is not everything, noteverybody buys a car because of the Sound and cylinders of the engine. the old c43 is outdated nowadays techwise and at least for my Taste, the cla35 looks better.. like i said, the comparison is complete nonsense anyway since a c class is a whole nother and more Expansive class than the cla..
@@georgejungle138 I'm Amish and I drive a horse and carriage. I find that very offensive you saying that I'm going to have an attorney look into who you are and sue you.
Audi S3 is cheaper, with which this competes. This model in the video with options cost as much as am RS3, with the spectacular 5 cylinder. A real no brainer to go Audi
its not cheaper, just BS... its exact the same price range... dont compare weird second marked or old models against each other... i live in germany where these cars come from and let me tell you, its exactly the same price... wait until audi releases the s3 facelift in few months, i can garantue you its even more expansive... on the other hand, the current audi a3 has tech from 2019, its outdated compared to the new cla from 2024... compare it with the new a3 and then we talk again.
@@brandonroth3972 with a good Spec you are at 65-70k aswell.. mercedes Changed their Packages, you cannot oder cars with low Specs, thats why the starting prices are higher.. anyway, i dont get why audi is so cheap in the us, here in germany its super Expansive.. feels like betrayal, the bs cars are made in germany
Mercedes-Benz took a nose dive in quality. They seem to care more about screens and RGB lighting than actually building what makes a Mercedes-Benz; a Mercedes-Benz..
Just another garbage Mercedes that will spend more time in the shop than on the road. Unbelievable how the brand has gone from Tiffany's to Wal-Mart in a few short years.
its one of their best selling cars in europe... dont know what you are talking about... i have a CLA too and this car is just awsome. nice dog though, i have a shiba too...
As much as I'm not a Mercedes-Benz fan, I always thought the CLA was very sleek. Too bad its overpriced and I'm not a fan of their overuse of screens, In the CLA is not terrible but that black spot sperarating the Infotainment and gauge cluster says "cheap" to me.
CLA design was basically first in 2013... ofc the CLS was there before but withn 2012 / 2013 they made the CLA and CLS with nearly the same design language...
Tesla is the best car company ever! No gas stations, No oil changes, No smog check, No corrupt dealership, No catalytic converter and as fast as a $650,000 Lamborghini.
I’m so tired of these people bragging about 65,000 cars being a bargain or affordable.
Go back 30 yrs ago.....an f150 was 40% the cost of an AMG benz....now you can get an entry level AMG for less than the F150....yet both are a ripoff
I agree. The size of the car and little HP doesn’t justify the price tag in my opinion.
@@1984alchemistwelcome to 2024.
I see where they’re coming from when you compare it to what you got for your money compared to entries of 30 years ago. But yeah nah no German car is ever a bargain especially after it starts hitting the shop
Also might wanna listen to John’s last line in this video because he said it directly to you
$65,000+ for a 4 cylinder front wheel drive based car. No thanks!
pos car for what u can get for nearly 70k
Wait 1 year it’ll be 40k
Just now as fast as a 2004 STi. Congrats
Yeah but this will destroy an sti on a track
Not looking that way. Sti isn't taking 125 feet to go 60-0
it's ok to be jealous, but stop spreading hate
@senseicorey9979 this car was wearing winter tires. Summer tired would probably make a 20ft improvement on 60-0
@@Youcallthesebagels_not even in your dreams. Not a car designed to shine in a track like the civic type r or integra type s.
Those two will destroy this CLA in a track for less money and more fun.
That seems unbelievably overpriced.
66k … damn son buy an M2/M3
66k for a cla45… which destroys an m2 😂
good job MotorWeek, always bringing quality reviews.
Yes John is still a great host and narrator for the road tests
John Davis is the man!@@davidaubin3902
Remember the days when the number in M-B's nomenclature referred to the engine size in actual liters? Now it means nothing.
This isn’t a new phenomenon. Mercedes have actually fudged various model numbers throughout history.
For less money you could get a LOADED Accord, or Camry……and NOT have to constantly worry about reliability!!!
ya and also have the difference in luxury and enjoyment
And eye watering depreciation
An extra 2k will get you an AMG C43 😂
but nobody wants a c43, the new one sucks... and to correct you: the c43 starts at 84k.. thats a difference of 20k, so why spreading misinformation?
@@adidkjf starts at 62k USD.
Rather have the C43 and if we are talking about the W206 platform, that AMG has a hand built engine.
@@Canadian_Gamer in germany at 82.. and in your country a cla 35 does not Start at the same price than a c43 .. just dont lie🤣
@@Andrew-zv4fm engine is not everything, noteverybody buys a car because of the Sound and cylinders of the engine. the old c43 is outdated nowadays techwise and at least for my Taste, the cla35 looks better.. like i said, the comparison is complete nonsense anyway since a c class is a whole nother and more Expansive class than the cla..
Oh and the front wheel drive Mercedes-Benz is sacrilegious. Whoever did that should be fired immediately
By that logic you should be riding a horse carriage instead of a car
@@georgejungle138 I'm Amish and I drive a horse and carriage. I find that very offensive you saying that I'm going to have an attorney look into who you are and sue you.
Audi S3 is cheaper, with which this competes. This model in the video with options cost as much as am RS3, with the spectacular 5 cylinder. A real no brainer to go Audi
its not cheaper, just BS... its exact the same price range... dont compare weird second marked or old models against each other... i live in germany where these cars come from and let me tell you, its exactly the same price... wait until audi releases the s3 facelift in few months, i can garantue you its even more expansive... on the other hand, the current audi a3 has tech from 2019, its outdated compared to the new cla from 2024... compare it with the new a3 and then we talk again.
Audi has abysmal customer service and substandard reliability (just like their parent VW)
In the USA, the audi s3 starts at 47-50k. Cla35 is 54-63k which is RS3 money here.
@@brandonroth3972 with a good Spec you are at 65-70k aswell.. mercedes Changed their Packages, you cannot oder cars with low Specs, thats why the starting prices are higher.. anyway, i dont get why audi is so cheap in the us, here in germany its super Expansive.. feels like betrayal, the bs cars are made in germany
but $50k gets you a base m240i with an inline 6-cylinder turbo making nearly 400 HP/TQ and 0-60 in 4 sec.
Audi S3, even RS3, M240 or M2 are much better choices. That trunk opening is for munchkins.
$65k for 4cyl front wheel drive with no options? Keep it.
Listen to all those shifts
Reliability is ZERO
At least it isn’t ugly
This isn’t a CyberRust that breaks immediately out of the lot
Not a bad deal, I just think FWD based Benzes are uncivilized. Lol
Car prices are seriously bloated these days.
What if the next CLA became an AMG-only Mercedes sedan aimed at the Hyundai Elantra N, Audi RS3, and Subaru WRX?
Mercedes CLA invented the first 4 door 2 seater
Worst part about the interior is the screen.
why tho? u like that dodgy new screen in the middle more? i like the widescreen more and i currently drive the c class 2023
These cars seem really cheap in person.
all new cars look cheaper nowadays
I would roll either one the 45 has the hand built motor ..both fast 💯💪👍
20-inch wheels should be available, too.
What is less expensive than the CLA?
The A class?
One of the SUVs
A class is discontinued
Best to buy a used SL550 that can go 155 mph and a retractable top.
This has absolutely no business costing the exact same as a bmw m340i lol
If they could make it look less like a Mazda that would be great 🥱
56k base for this car with no options? An Integra type S is far better for 51k fully loaded
"The CLA is not the least expensive Mercedes you can currently buy in the US, but it is their lowest price car." ........ummmm lol wtf
🔥🔥
Fake plastic vents and no fog lamps. Just like a Camry.
FWD based 4-clyinder turbo, $65k. thats all you need to know.
Ok boomer
$65k for a 4 cylinder is unrealistic. Might as well buy a low mileage, one year old EQS for less. 🙄
These are not fun to drive compared to the C43, very front heavy and drives like a FWD
Engineered and priced for those with the emotional needs to be seen in a Mercedes but don't have the common sense to buy a Toyota or Honda!
Mercedes used to mean something… luxury and German quality. Now it’s the second most unreliable car brand made of plastic everything.
Mercedes-Benz took a nose dive in quality. They seem to care more about screens and RGB lighting than actually building what makes a Mercedes-Benz; a Mercedes-Benz..
No one does plastic in the engine bay like BMW.
Just another garbage Mercedes that will spend more time in the shop than on the road. Unbelievable how the brand has gone from Tiffany's to Wal-Mart in a few short years.
its one of their best selling cars in europe... dont know what you are talking about... i have a CLA too and this car is just awsome.
nice dog though, i have a shiba too...
more crap to break. Id rather spend $65k on a more reliable if not as capable vehicle.
There is no such thing as a “four door coupe”……the Germans need to stop torturing the English language
coupe just means that the windows dont have a frame above of the window google it up bro
As much as I'm not a Mercedes-Benz fan, I always thought the CLA was very sleek. Too bad its overpriced and I'm not a fan of their overuse of screens, In the CLA is not terrible but that black spot sperarating the Infotainment and gauge cluster says "cheap" to me.
How lazy of them to make this so indistinguishable from a CLS
CLS is discontinued.
@@malikcbarnett I know, but it was also the case while both cars were in production
@@hollaz2they look extremely different, you must be blind
CLA design was basically first in 2013... ofc the CLS was there before but withn 2012 / 2013 they made the CLA and CLS with nearly the same design language...
Bmw m340i much better car
its does t look nice with those cheap lookin wheels
stupid hiphop again
Tesla is the best car company ever! No gas stations, No oil changes, No smog check, No corrupt dealership, No catalytic converter and as fast as a $650,000 Lamborghini.
And just as boring as sitting behind your desk listening to your computer hum.
Take your Tesla trash somewhere else 😆
And No soul
@@mikehagmaier3949no car has soul whether it’s electric or gas
@@georgejungle138 don’t lose faith, you’ve only yet to drive the right car.