@@samcharles just wait until they are a little older man. I’m not trying to be negative. I love my 45. Just very tight in the back for normal sized humans
First time watching the channel and already loving how cool and unique it is. Loving the GTA graphics there. Enjoying the race all the way in South Africa 🇿🇦
Switching drivers between different cars in your next videos would be incredibly interesting! It would shed light on whether it's the driver's skill or the car's performance that makes the biggest difference!!
@@MercedesBenzDowntownCalgary and compared with also the m240i xdrive, even if they are not in the same ''category'' would be curious how the light M would do vs full AMG and Rs3.
Enjoyed this very much but you can calibrate your launch that will remove that wheel spin and dust them all with the M2. I have never seen so much spin on a launch ever with this current model. BUT..subscribed!!!
Was sold on a GT4 until I went to the AMG Experience this weekend and autocrossed the CLA45s. Wow, what a car and what a transmission. I thought I needed a stick to have fun but I'm converted. Plan on ordering and AMG for Xmas...and another one for my Grandson at just a few dollars more than the GT4 was going to cost me..:) Back to Sonoma next year for more AMG fun~
Great video guys! I did notice that the handsome fellow in the GT4 was off the gas at the end of the slalom. Perhaps the finish line wasn’t well defined. He is my favourite host and the fastest for sure
He's so handsome that we are constantly taking requests from people messaging us to engage his services. Don't tell him that or we will lose the one person Mazen can beat - Every Time! 🤣
Growing up, I was ALWAYS a Porsche > Mercedes-Benz > BMW fan. I full out assumed the Porsche was going to out perform the other 2, as LEAST in the drag. But... NEVER underestimate a Mercedes-Benz, especially an AMG and that 4MATIC system. If people think all AWD systems / drive trains are the same... They are WRONG. The CLA is a blast to drive and so impressed on how it performed so well in all these tests. Half the price? Really? Dang Skippy!
It’s not that one manufacturer is simple better than another and that’s the end of it. It will depend on the wants and needs of the consumer. If you compare a W205 C43 (facelift) to an M340i, one could think that the Bmw is better just because of the engine and how it’s portrayed in social media as the best 6 cylinder in this class. I would prefer the B58O1 all around over the M276, but there are other factors in play. The C43 is more raw and visceral behind the wheel, the transmission tuning feels sharper and more aggressive, the exhaust sounds more exciting imo (not necessarily better, but more exciting), and so on. The M340i can be had in rwd and the awd system can send all of its power to the rear so it’s much easier to rotate, i prefer the iDrive system and so forth. They have their pros and cons, one car may be better suited to one than another.
@@PapiAndrey Not a bad argument, but I will say the ZF outclasses mercedes transmission in every way, I can tell you right now if you experienced a ZF8 in a bmw, a tuned one especially, theres no match at all, power wise zf8 is at the top, why do you think hellcats rs6,rs7,m5s all use it? Because its the best torque converter transmission on the market
@@evojug6973 I drive one with a custom tune, i’m aware. That isn’t the reason that the Hellcat, RS7, etc. use it. It is technically among the best torque converter autos out there, no question, but it’s no dual clutch. That’s why the 8DT exists alongside the 8HP. “ZF8” doesn’t refer to a single transmission. Anyway, comparing a transmission with aftermarket software to one with factory software isn’t fair. Comparing stock for stock, the C43 does have sharper and quicker shifts. Amg tuned the gearbox the same way they did in a full-fat Amg with a torque converter like the GLE63. The M340i’s trans tune is no different than a 330i’s. Which has great software and you really don’t need any more than that to be fair, but you can clearly tell the difference between the two. Of course once tuned, it’s another story and you can make each trans shift how you like
@@PapiAndrey hellcat rs7, etc use it because of how much torque they can handle, I know theres different zf8s, a bmw 340i has a weaker 8hp45 while the new g80s come with a 8hp90, my point is just that the zf is a better all around transmission, gear ratios, the torque converter launch, and the amount of tq they can handle, I personally would never put a mercedes transmission over a bmw transmission, especially if comparing to the zf8 speed
Loved the video, a small critisim if i may, the road surfaces will have disadvantage for the sticker tyre (which the GT4 wears as oem) this will cause traction control to safe behave and limit its full potentials (brake, turn-in, and acceleration) hense you’re aware 0-60 in the GT4 should’ve been in front, correct me plz😊
Thank you for the praise and feedback! The GT4 and M2 were equipped with the exact same tires. Stability control on all 3 vehicles was defeated in the drag races. We feel that the GT4's greatest challenge was the altitude our runway is situated at. Being a naturally aspirated vehicle, the GT4 makes less power at 3400 feet above sea level.
It didn’t do bad at all and it certainly wasn’t unfair. It’s a rwd car making 450whp with tons of torque at low rpm, it wasn’t going to put down all of its power anyway
Had they used timing equipment, the M2 likely ran the fastest time in the drag race on run 2. Even with the subpar driver. Everyone knows the M2 is capable of running a faster qtr mile than the merc or porsche.
The CLA45 is a 2023. It is not a hybrid. The 2024 CLA45 S replaced the 2023 CLA45 and does have hybrid. We will compare the CLA45 to the CLA45 S in the future to see how much of a difference the hybrid technology makes.
You are correct, it is not a Hybrid. The S model uses a more advanced turbocharger technology. We will compare them in the future to see how much of a difference it makes. How do you like your S? Have you compared it to a non S?
Yes we do have the 2024 CLA45S in stock now! First year in Canada. We are offering up to $12,000 off 2023 CLA45 models in stock and very low rates. Let us know if you would like to schedule an appointment to come in and check one out!
@bajanboss We agree, that is why we had the exhaust flaps open. Unfortunately, we could not bypass the soft limiters on any of the 3 vehicles. The sounds were captured well during the race and slalom tests though!
All 3 vehicles have very similar drag time records listed by several publications with the CLA45 posting the lowest times more frequently. The GT4 was the only naturally aspirated car. At our 3400ft above sea level altitude, naturally aspirated vehicles lose the most power. The M2 was the most challenged with traction as a RWD car without the weight of the engine over the wheels like the GT4.
Makes you wonder if car wow hates Mercedes or they are just using cars tuned against merc for once Mercedes thriving on here if this was in car wow the Mercedes stand no chance of wining anything…
We agree, when it came to the slalom. However, the CLA45 is a cannonball in a drag race! Our runway is 3400ft above sea level. The naturally aspirated motor in the GT4 makes less power at high altitude than it would at sea level. As for the M2, traction was a challenge for that car compared to the CLA45s tenacious AWD.
Never seen such a bad drag racer in the M2. Who wheel spins off the line in a drag race? Not sure if your trying to make a cinematic or trying to race. 🤦♂
We felt that the non-S was closer matched to the other two as the lower output would be offset by the benefits of AWD. We are working on putting the S model against an Audi RS3... know anyone that has one? They are no longer available new 🙃. It would be interesting to see if the S model improves the slalom times as well as the drags.
@@MercedesBenzDowntownCalgary in some races I've seen Rs3 vs Cla 45s, the Audi is faster, I don't know why, because they are also very similar in power and weight!!
What you're hearing is the M139 engine under heavy load as it spun all 4 wheels! Pretty amazing that it can do an all wheel drive donut with a 2.0L I-4 Turbo 😍
U know mercedes is desperate now. Yall lose every single drag race on carwow and throttle house to bmw and porsche. The m2 is way faster then both these cars. I just came from another vid on this channel where a mercedes SUV beat a x5m competition and a porsche cayenne turbo gt. These races are fake.
We can confirm that the AMG CLA45 has no parts from IKEA 😎. You are very fortunate to have owned and experienced it and the Cayman GT4. We really liked the GT4, and it sounds so good!
These bmw fanboys are just sad at this point. Saying the bmw is the best 😂😂😂. Bmw is bad not only track byt drag races. It having so little grip makes it oversteer very easily. I tried porsche and mercedes all rwd they felt good and drove like it should. Also tried bmw xdrive m3 and in a straight line it helped but corners it still loved to oversteer. Would be cool to see a rs3 in here im sure it would beat all these cars because its lighter and has 400 hp and of course quattro the best awd system also got to remember that bmw has to lie about power to be able to rival with others 😂😂
I absolutely love the content. I had a good laugh at the trash talk, and there was definitely some interesting results on the drag 🤔
Cla 45s here, absolutely love it, perfect car for family and fun 😁😁😁
Definitely not for a family lmao but fun for sure
@@bluedot255 Yes its a great family car pure fun
@@samcharles you have obviously not sat in the back seat. I own one
@@bluedot255 I own a new one kids love it
@@samcharles just wait until they are a little older man. I’m not trying to be negative. I love my 45. Just very tight in the back for normal sized humans
Never expected a dealership to make such good content 😭
Have to agree.. high production levels. Great content and engagement.
I always knew the CLA45 was a heavy hitter. I just could never find videos showcasing that like you guys just did.👍👏
There’s a video of it going up against R8’s and all kinds of fast cars. The launch control is sick when it rips right away. Sometimes it lags a bit.
@@benjamingibbs8788 Yeah it does have a slight lack off the line but then quickly gets into that power band and you forget all about it..:)
That M2 is 🔥🔥🔥
Spilling the drink got me😂😂
First time watching the channel and already loving how cool and unique it is. Loving the GTA graphics there. Enjoying the race all the way in South Africa 🇿🇦
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All awesome cars, but my favorite is the M2 🤩 and that’s the one I want
The ugliest
Switching drivers between different cars in your next videos would be incredibly interesting! It would shed light on whether it's the driver's skill or the car's performance that makes the biggest difference!!
That's a great suggestion! We will keep that in mind for future productions. Thank you for commenting!
Would love the cla45s version in here
Turn on notifications, we will have a review of the CLA45S in the future! What would you like it compared to?
Audi Rs3 sedan. @@MercedesBenzDowntownCalgary
We will hunt one down. Vehicles that are still in production are easier to find. This class of vehicle is getting rarer by the day 😢
@@MercedesBenzDowntownCalgary and compared with also the m240i xdrive, even if they are not in the same ''category'' would be curious how the light M would do vs full AMG and Rs3.
@@Bigguns761.. I’d like to see that too
Makes me glad I bought the AMG. two and 1/2 years and it’s still fun.
Cla 45 all damn day, absolutely love that car. I have the cla 250 and absolutely love it, would love the upgrade in the future👍
Really good content ❤
AMG Forever!
Enjoyed this very much but you can calibrate your launch that will remove that wheel spin and dust them all with the M2. I have never seen so much spin on a launch ever with this current model. BUT..subscribed!!!
Awesome content!
Was sold on a GT4 until I went to the AMG Experience this weekend and autocrossed the CLA45s. Wow, what a car and what a transmission. I thought I needed a stick to have fun but I'm converted. Plan on ordering and AMG for Xmas...and another one for my Grandson at just a few dollars more than the GT4 was going to cost me..:) Back to Sonoma next year for more AMG fun~
Love everything about the M2 except its appearance😂
Great video guys! I did notice that the handsome fellow in the GT4 was off the gas at the end of the slalom. Perhaps the finish line wasn’t well defined. He is my favourite host and the fastest for sure
He's so handsome that we are constantly taking requests from people messaging us to engage his services. Don't tell him that or we will lose the one person Mazen can beat - Every Time! 🤣
The BMW is a M2. It is not a M2 Competition as there is no "Competition" model in this generation (as of yet).
Does this mean that the Chinook lied to us? 😱
@@MercedesBenzDowntownCalgaryno it means there is no M2 Comp in the G87 as of yet. 😂
@@MercedesBenzDowntownCalgarychinook also doesn’t know how to engage the launch control 😓
Does anyone know how to use BMW launch control? 😂
@@MercedesBenzDowntownCalgary I do on the same car
It’s an M2, not an M2 competition. Completely different cars.
And its cla45 not cla45s
M2 competition 😮😮 !!!!!!
Mercedes Benz❤
Great video but wow, dude doesn't use LC in the M2. I've never seen someone launch that bad
that gt4 is hot
Im in Calgary - would be interested to see the CLA45 vs my 2022 M240i X drive (its purple too 😅)
We might just have to take you up on that! Drop us a line at runway@mbdtyyc.com to discuss further.
I would like to see this
go smash it 🤜
BMW IS THE BOSS OF THE ROAD😅😅😅
Growing up, I was ALWAYS a Porsche > Mercedes-Benz > BMW fan. I full out assumed the Porsche was going to out perform the other 2, as LEAST in the drag. But... NEVER underestimate a Mercedes-Benz, especially an AMG and that 4MATIC system. If people think all AWD systems / drive trains are the same... They are WRONG. The CLA is a blast to drive and so impressed on how it performed so well in all these tests. Half the price? Really? Dang Skippy!
Bmw top of drag racing lol mercedes not even in the discussion
It’s not that one manufacturer is simple better than another and that’s the end of it.
It will depend on the wants and needs of the consumer.
If you compare a W205 C43 (facelift) to an M340i, one could think that the Bmw is better just because of the engine and how it’s portrayed in social media as the best 6 cylinder in this class.
I would prefer the B58O1 all around over the M276, but there are other factors in play. The C43 is more raw and visceral behind the wheel, the transmission tuning feels sharper and more aggressive, the exhaust sounds more exciting imo (not necessarily better, but more exciting), and so on.
The M340i can be had in rwd and the awd system can send all of its power to the rear so it’s much easier to rotate, i prefer the iDrive system and so forth.
They have their pros and cons, one car may be better suited to one than another.
@@PapiAndrey Not a bad argument, but I will say the ZF outclasses mercedes transmission in every way, I can tell you right now if you experienced a ZF8 in a bmw, a tuned one especially, theres no match at all, power wise zf8 is at the top, why do you think hellcats rs6,rs7,m5s all use it? Because its the best torque converter transmission on the market
@@evojug6973 I drive one with a custom tune, i’m aware. That isn’t the reason that the Hellcat, RS7, etc. use it.
It is technically among the best torque converter autos out there, no question, but it’s no dual clutch.
That’s why the 8DT exists alongside the 8HP.
“ZF8” doesn’t refer to a single transmission.
Anyway, comparing a transmission with aftermarket software to one with factory software isn’t fair. Comparing stock for stock, the C43 does have sharper and quicker shifts. Amg tuned the gearbox the same way they did in a full-fat Amg with a torque converter like the GLE63.
The M340i’s trans tune is no different than a 330i’s. Which has great software and you really don’t need any more than that to be fair, but you can clearly tell the difference between the two.
Of course once tuned, it’s another story and you can make each trans shift how you like
@@PapiAndrey hellcat rs7, etc use it because of how much torque they can handle, I know theres different zf8s, a bmw 340i has a weaker 8hp45 while the new g80s come with a 8hp90, my point is just that the zf is a better all around transmission, gear ratios, the torque converter launch, and the amount of tq they can handle, I personally would never put a mercedes transmission over a bmw transmission, especially if comparing to the zf8 speed
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Loved the video, a small critisim if i may, the road surfaces will have disadvantage for the sticker tyre (which the GT4 wears as oem) this will cause traction control to safe behave and limit its full potentials (brake, turn-in, and acceleration) hense you’re aware 0-60 in the GT4 should’ve been in front, correct me plz😊
Thank you for the praise and feedback! The GT4 and M2 were equipped with the exact same tires. Stability control on all 3 vehicles was defeated in the drag races. We feel that the GT4's greatest challenge was the altitude our runway is situated at. Being a naturally aspirated vehicle, the GT4 makes less power at 3400 feet above sea level.
If the M2 was not spinning its wheels at the start, it would've won all the races..
Cope
The Chinook tells us that the wheel spin we saw was a function of the BMW Launch Control system. All we know is that it looks really cool on camera!
Definitely don't think so, can confirm 😉 driver error 😅 @@MercedesBenzDowntownCalgary
Should of done a roll race
Same reason hellcats are slow, traction/launch control problems (part of the car), meaning the car is slower (also an Awd vs Rwd problem)
BMW way better than the other 2
Explain
The BMW is simply the best car here..
Tell us how you really feel. But seriously, thank you for commenting and for your support. Stay tuned for more and turn on notifications!
Yep. Motor Trends best drivers car of the year 2024
💯 true
The BMW not using Launch Control is unfair asf.
The Chinook confirmed that he used launch control. Not the easiest to figure out, but the Chinook cracked the code 😎
BWM fan boys complain so much when things doesn’t go their way always excuses
@@joshuapounds7646I think the problem is that we can see that even before the M2 moves is already doing a burnout
It didn’t do bad at all and it certainly wasn’t unfair. It’s a rwd car making 450whp with tons of torque at low rpm, it wasn’t going to put down all of its power anyway
Had they used timing equipment, the M2 likely ran the fastest time in the drag race on run 2. Even with the subpar driver. Everyone knows the M2 is capable of running a faster qtr mile than the merc or porsche.
no wayyy
The G87 is the most high performance car here. Check out its Nurburgring times.
You guys do it a serious disservice with this video.
We would have loved to perform this test at the Nürburgring. Not sure how that test would have played out, but we do know how it went on our runway!
You may want to ask a BMW dealership to do the same race 😂😂😂 see how it goes?
We did, they declined. That's why the Chinook had to "borrow" one for us 😂
Is the CLA a 4matic?
@@01AudioVideo01 Yes.
운전자의 무게도 중요합니다!!!
Mercedes the second beautiful car here don't even mention that purple thing
Matt watson would launch that M2 way better,that guy doesn't know how to launch it
What if we told you that the Chinook is actually Matt Watson? 😵💫
Mat has mastered launch controls he's good at it.
Was the M2 launch control utilized??
Yes
What year is that CLA45? Does that hybrid component make that big of a difference ?
The CLA45 is a 2023. It is not a hybrid. The 2024 CLA45 S replaced the 2023 CLA45 and does have hybrid. We will compare the CLA45 to the CLA45 S in the future to see how much of a difference the hybrid technology makes.
@@MercedesBenzDowntownCalgaryno, the new 2024 CLA45S is NOT hybrid. I own one and its combustion 421hp
You are correct, it is not a Hybrid. The S model uses a more advanced turbocharger technology. We will compare them in the future to see how much of a difference it makes. How do you like your S? Have you compared it to a non S?
Do you guys not have the CLA 45s?
Yes we do have the 2024 CLA45S in stock now! First year in Canada. We are offering up to $12,000 off 2023 CLA45 models in stock and very low rates. Let us know if you would like to schedule an appointment to come in and check one out!
M2 has a better lap time then the merc and per car and driver is faster in a straight line
Sound test in comfort mode with the valves closed is a sin.
@bajanboss We agree, that is why we had the exhaust flaps open. Unfortunately, we could not bypass the soft limiters on any of the 3 vehicles. The sounds were captured well during the race and slalom tests though!
The name of the channel says it all, in a real race those two cars will leave the CLA45 for dead, won't even be close
All 3 vehicles have very similar drag time records listed by several publications with the CLA45 posting the lowest times more frequently. The GT4 was the only naturally aspirated car. At our 3400ft above sea level altitude, naturally aspirated vehicles lose the most power. The M2 was the most challenged with traction as a RWD car without the weight of the engine over the wheels like the GT4.
Something is not right about this race every one knows what the BMW can do
News cars sound rubbish
Only one in recebt kemory that sounds amazing is a B58 pre lci
Makes you wonder if car wow hates Mercedes or they are just using cars tuned against merc for once Mercedes thriving on here if this was in car wow the Mercedes stand no chance of wining anything…
Only in America a Slalom is done at 120 mph 🤥🤥🤥
We are in Canada... similar slalom speeds but with more pleases and thank yous'... eh?
2025 M2 will blow away that 4 banger....the S58 is making well over 600 on pump gas tuned as well
BS, over badge the BMW and then lunching it in a burnout instead of using the lunch control the proper way.
He knows merc is no match for BMW or Porsche. Everything here is fixed lol
We agree, when it came to the slalom. However, the CLA45 is a cannonball in a drag race! Our runway is 3400ft above sea level. The naturally aspirated motor in the GT4 makes less power at high altitude than it would at sea level. As for the M2, traction was a challenge for that car compared to the CLA45s tenacious AWD.
That's definitely staged Ad for Benz. Check carwow M2 beats the dust out of every one including AMG 45
lol
If you want a real race let me know ill give you guys my w218
Tells us more about it!
if it's a 63... that car is a beast
@@MercedesBenzDowntownCalgary It’s a 2015 Cls63s 585 horsepower power
@@johnespanol1273 it is!
@@Crtszide .. time to race it :)
Did they want the mercedes to win?
All we want is results. May the best car win! Which was your favorite?
Never seen such a bad drag racer in the M2. Who wheel spins off the line in a drag race? Not sure if your trying to make a cinematic or trying to race. 🤦♂
It helped the Chinook warm the tires up enough to take it in round 2!
M2 competition doesn’t even exist. How do you make a video and not even TRY to research that lol.
El del cla es un paquete la segunds drag race sale fatal y por eso pierde
FAIL, all 3 cars are missing a pedal.
Manual transmissions are fun, but when it comes to drag racing, they are slower.
@@MercedesBenzDowntownCalgary fun is all I care about
Why not CLA45 S ?
We felt that the non-S was closer matched to the other two as the lower output would be offset by the benefits of AWD. We are working on putting the S model against an Audi RS3... know anyone that has one? They are no longer available new 🙃. It would be interesting to see if the S model improves the slalom times as well as the drags.
@@MercedesBenzDowntownCalgary in some races I've seen Rs3 vs Cla 45s, the Audi is faster, I don't know why, because they are also very similar in power and weight!!
Why put a V8 amg sound when the cla45 is doing donuts? 😅
That's not a V8, it's the pure and true sound of the AMG CLA45. If you want to listen to AMG V8s check out some of our other videos!
6:34 that few seconds sounds like a V8
What you're hearing is the M139 engine under heavy load as it spun all 4 wheels! Pretty amazing that it can do an all wheel drive donut with a 2.0L I-4 Turbo 😍
U know mercedes is desperate now. Yall lose every single drag race on carwow and throttle house to bmw and porsche. The m2 is way faster then both these cars. I just came from another vid on this channel where a mercedes SUV beat a x5m competition and a porsche cayenne turbo gt. These races are fake.
Having owned the gt4 and the Cla I know this video is so bs lol the cla is just ikea junk lol
We can confirm that the AMG CLA45 has no parts from IKEA 😎. You are very fortunate to have owned and experienced it and the Cayman GT4. We really liked the GT4, and it sounds so good!
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Американский язык, противно 💩 звучит. Английский приятней!
These bmw fanboys are just sad at this point. Saying the bmw is the best 😂😂😂. Bmw is bad not only track byt drag races. It having so little grip makes it oversteer very easily. I tried porsche and mercedes all rwd they felt good and drove like it should. Also tried bmw xdrive m3 and in a straight line it helped but corners it still loved to oversteer. Would be cool to see a rs3 in here im sure it would beat all these cars because its lighter and has 400 hp and of course quattro the best awd system also got to remember that bmw has to lie about power to be able to rival with others 😂😂
Do you know Zora is more better than that
I hate that AMG that M2 is boss...