Test drove CLA45 AMG

[son_of_siggy]

Maybe sacrilegious to ask, but anyone know the MPG figures on this? I saw a German video that was talking about 6.9l per 100km, which would be about 34 mpg.

[shivaswrath]

Originally Posted by Ezio

there are to many cars in a 50k price range for me to want a 4 banger AMG. if i couldn't afford a V8 AMG i wouldn't get a AMG. its such a bitch motor when comparing.

^^^ so true.

$20k when you're spending that money is negligible IMO...

[shivaswrath]

i just downloaded the pdf spec sheet...it's base is almost the same as my 335i!
I mean ultimately I got the 335i for $47k, and it came with the nav/premium/tech, which was added on to your options (I wouldn't put in 997, for instance), but it looks like this is competing in the S4/335i segment from a pricing perspective...

[5soko]

Originally Posted by Blipit_

Actually I think it sounds damn good for a 4 banger.

Only the pops and crackles sound ok, otherwise it sounds non interesting. Like a modded rice can civic.. Not alot of good sounding 4 cyl engines, so wasn't expecting a good sound. (not including boxers engines in this)
Id never spend the money on this car there asking for, for a small car, and a 4 cyl engine if i was in the market for this car and segment.

[DieGrüneHölle]

Originally Posted by shivaswrath

^^^ so true.

$20k when you're spending that money is negligible IMO...

Another 40% is negligible?....hmm.

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by shivaswrath

^^^ so true.

$20k when you're spending that money is negligible IMO...

maybe if daddy buys you your stuff....for people who earn their own money, $20k is significant. lol

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by son_of_siggy

Maybe sacrilegious to ask, but anyone know the MPG figures on this? I saw a German video that was talking about 6.9l per 100km, which would be about 34 mpg.

US is 23/31 for the CLA45.

[son_of_siggy]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

US is 23/31 for the CLA45.

Thanks for the info! I used to own a 2012 STi. Best I could manage was about 21mpg highway.

I always thought that the MPG for the car was pretty lackluster. I know the Mercedes cost about 20-30k more and probably has better technology like DI, but man, to me this just confirms that Subaru needs to step up the MPG on their performance line.

If Mercedes can muster that type of MPG from a more powerful, lower discplacement motor, what excuse does Subaru have? I can't imagine their AWD system is THAT more inefficient? And I can't believe that AWD in the Subie, vs. situational AWD in the Benz is worth 10mpg.

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by shivaswrath

i just downloaded the pdf spec sheet...it's base is almost the same as my 335i!
I mean ultimately I got the 335i for $47k, and it came with the nav/premium/tech, which was added on to your options (I wouldn't put in 997, for instance), but it looks like this is competing in the S4/335i segment from a pricing perspective...

Yeah I suppose that's the point.

You're getting a hand-built AMG engine, beefier brakes, better suspension, Recaro seats, a dual-clutch transmission, and so forth . . . for the price of a loaded 335i.

So, in essence, you're getting better all-around performance for the same price as a non-M BMW. I think that was the mission.

[Sedoy]

That thing on the door looks like a huge pedal shifter...

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by son_of_siggy

Thanks for the info! I used to own a 2012 STi. Best I could manage was about 21mpg highway.

I always thought that the MPG for the car was pretty lackluster. I know the Mercedes cost about 20-30k more and probably has better technology like DI, but man, to me this just confirms that Subaru needs to step up the MPG on their performance line.

If Mercedes can muster that type of MPG from a more powerful, lower discplacement motor, what excuse does Subaru have? I can't imagine their AWD system is THAT more inefficient? And I can't believe that AWD in the Subie, vs. situational AWD in the Benz is worth 10mpg.

I managed 7 mpg in a 2006 STI for a single tank.

[ORIGIN M.]

The A45 AMG is the car to have

The sedan is just weak IMO

[bmwluvr24]

A45 or bust!!!

[ybbiz34]

Hopefully we get the A45 here in the States.

Unfortunately, most Americans (aside from the reasonable enthusiasts on this forum) find hot hatches and estate cars (lovingly referred to here as station wagons) repugnant.

[swanson]

I was at a local Benz dealer today with my brother and they had a red CLA 45AMG in the showroom. It looked good. VERY good in red. Much better in person then in pics and vids. the seats were very comfortable and nice steering wheel. Not fond of the nav screen. Looks like it was an afterthought, but you'd be an idiot to not get the car just for that reason.

[Inspired]

I really need to test drive the CLA45. The only disappointing thing of the CLA is the FWD based AWD.

One of my track junkie friend that has a M3 and GTR test drove the new F-sport IS350 on the track at some Lexus event and said it handles like a mini GTR and is really pushing me into trying it out also. I have been waiting for Lexus to put another event similar to the one he went to so I can really see what he is talking about but all the professional reviews I have read so far say the IS350 handles like a beast.

[Vervain]

Originally Posted by Inspired

I really need to test drive the CLA45. The only disappointing thing of the CLA is the FWD based AWD.

One of my track junkie friend that has a M3 and GTR test drove the new F-sport IS350 on the track at some Lexus event and said it handles like a mini GTR and is really pushing me into trying it out also. I have been waiting for Lexus to put another event similar to the one he went to so I can really see what he is talking about but all the professional reviews I have read so far say the IS350 handles like a beast.

I also really want to test the IS350 out too. The general consensus among reviewers over its handling have been very favourable and I was so surprised about it!

[SteveMD]

Originally Posted by Tuned1M

Now just imagine adding this tune to boost it up to 450hp.

The 360 hp drawn from the M133, two-liter four cylinder were apparently not enough for some of its customers, so the tuning specialists from Carlsson decided to comfort them by creating the Carlsson CCA 45 RSR.

From what we can tell from the official press release, Carlsson simply installed a version of the Carlsson C-Tronic CB Plug & Drive module instead of the original ECU, making the all-wheel drive AMG version of the baby-CLS to develop no less than 450 hp.

If you're not very good with arithmetics but still want to know why that figure is more than impressive, you should learn that it translates into 225 hp per liter.
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The car runs 26lbs of boost stock. Wow. Insane numbers.

[Robert]

Originally Posted by john08135i

Yes i did have a tune on the 1 but seriously it didnt even feel that much faster than the 328i does. I know that sounds silly but the allwheel drive is maybe deceiving the speed.

The 200 mph speedo was cool though. I have built one online and just performance seats, exhaust and steering wheel is 10k less..

I almost forgot when on power when you upshift it always gives a big BRRAAPP!!. that fun to hear from a 4.

Maybe it gains speed deceptively, CLA45 is faster to 60 than a CLS63 AMG which is around 4.2-4.3 second, which I haven't not seen any 328i achieve

[Robert]

Originally Posted by Inspired

I really need to test drive the CLA45. The only disappointing thing of the CLA is the FWD based AWD.

One of my track junkie friend that has a M3 and GTR test drove the new F-sport IS350 on the track at some Lexus event and said it handles like a mini GTR and is really pushing me into trying it out also. I have been waiting for Lexus to put another event similar to the one he went to so I can really see what he is talking about but all the professional reviews I have read so far say the IS350 handles like a beast.

I haven't had a chance to drive the is350 f-sport but did have a is250 standard for almost 5 days from the dealer. The 250 although down on power the new suspension, steering and transmission made it very fun to drive. The turn in is much much better than my second gen 350, it just turns where as I have to fight the steering to keep my line in check. There's rumor of a TT 6 cylinder in development, if they can fit that in the new ISF it will be a very attractive package. Can it finally catch the M3? Cannot wait to find out

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

$20,000 is negligible!? WHAT!? Maybe if you're part of the 1%.

[john08135i]

Originally Posted by Sedoy

That thing on the door looks like a huge pedal shifter...

It had not been PDI'ed yet.. that is the cardboard door wrapping.