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05-24-2013, 08:27 PM | #1 |
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impression on cla 45 amg?
On paper sounds like a beast at only $47500 comparable to m3 what's everyones take on it. Thinking of getting it for parents
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05-24-2013, 09:52 PM | #2 |
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My opinion is that it's not even remotely comparable to an M3.
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05-25-2013, 02:14 PM | #7 | |
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Audi RS3/BMW M135 competitor more like.
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05-25-2013, 11:14 PM | #8 |
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05-26-2013, 08:05 AM | #11 |
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the CLA is lower, wider, and longer than the current C Class - yes it's true
the CLA is lower and longer than an e90 sedan (but 2.7cm skinnier) --- not 1 series sizing --- i would compare it to a 335xi, not an m3 335xi = 47k cla45 amg = 47.5k m3 = 60k c63 amg = 60k Last edited by 335dream; 05-26-2013 at 08:13 AM.. |
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05-26-2013, 02:07 PM | #12 | |
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It wouldn't match up against a M3 but it will definitely compete with the 335. |
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05-26-2013, 04:55 PM | #13 |
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I just priced out a c63 with some options and it came to $74k, so hopefully the CLA doesn't get anywhere that price with options. Personally I think it's a really neat car with decent hp and mpg and would consider if doesn't touch c63 pricing...
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05-26-2013, 10:43 PM | #16 |
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What?
We are comparing car based on the maker of the AWD? That's like comparing a Lotus Elise to a Toyota Celica just because they have the same engine. Looks like Audi, Volvo, Bugatti uses haldex traction. I guess we should compare a Bugatti to the CLA45 also. |
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05-27-2013, 06:04 AM | #17 |
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your not understanding. 335i compares to a veyron. Nothing lower.
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05-27-2013, 08:11 AM | #18 |
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Good grief. Wait for actual road tests, but a car that is limited to only 60% of the power to the rear wheels and defaults to fwd with no slip is very unlikely to be nearly as aggressive or rewarding to drive as a rwd or constant rate awd car.
Sadly, from interviews with the head of AMG, they're not even using the latest version of Haldex that runs a steady amount of power to the rear wheels, like the current Golf R, but an older version that defaults to 100% to the front. So stop focusing solely magazine stats and learn something about how the car works and you'll understand why I think it's unlikely to be comparable to cars that it may be quicker than or make more power than. It is not a C Class with 4Matic, but an A Class with Haldex, sort of the difference of a 3er with xDrive and a Mini with Haldex. |
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05-27-2013, 11:02 AM | #19 |
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I will agree that the CLA45 will compete with the 335i, Benz's 4MATIC is much better than the XI rubbish that BMW makes.
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05-28-2013, 11:12 PM | #21 |
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360hp from a 2.0
That's 180hp/liter That's probably one of the strongest STOCK outputs of any engine I know of Damn impressive
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