Absolutely not. Not comfortable, to loud on the motorway (windnoise), overall cheap build quality.

It is mate. Thing is, I record the sound directly at the rear bumper. The driver doesn’t hear all that. It helps to drive with the glass riff open, but it’s still not the same. I’m surprised the A35 does sound that good from the outside.

Yes it is. Thanks!

Ich habe einen aus 2020. erst mit dem Facelift 2023 gab es Unterschiede im Sound.

Depends where you live, right? There are websites that help you compare quotes.

Yes sir

They did actually. Significantly. Pops and bangs are noticeable reduced, but sound overall seems to be only slightly nerfed.

@@babyamg aaah yeah i thought they would have at least the exhaust pipes are real ! Thats the main reason i went from deciding to get the cheaper base a sedan to the amg one shame it wont sound as good as it used to but hey real exhaust > fake chrome tips

I don’t think the CLS came with a dedicated perf. exhaust option. I believe the GT 53 is the only one. Nevertheless, it is still very loud, as you can tell in the video. More than enough.

@@babyamg The E53 has an option for perf. exhaust, sadly I didn't get it.

@siloedspace Only the coupe, no?

@@babyamg In the US the perf. exhaust is available on every style, but my sedan doesn't have it, it still sounds amazing though!

Thank you! That’s the 2020 model.

@@babyamg I have one coming my way, it seems like it is an identical spec to yours. 2020 too. Thanks for the info!

Totally stock, but the exhaust only sounds like that from the outside or when the panoramic roof is open. I’ve recorded sound directly from the rear bumper. I’m glad you liked it!

None 🙂‍↕️

Mache ich gerne! Ich stelle eine Liste zusammen und melde mich hier. 👏🏼

Significantly more expensive ✨

Between 7.3 and 8.5 Liter.

@@babyamg it drinks just like my diesel car when DPF regenerates every other trip to work. At this point, where's the diesel economy? 😅

True. Something’s up with those.

@@babyamg needs to be adjusted

I had the same issue on the CLE I drove. Seems to be the way these new wipers are built, or because the car where new (sub 2.000 KM).

Sure, I've actually measured this. City driving up to a medium amount of traffic will use between 7.5 and 8.5 Liters/100KM. 130 KM/H on the highway will only require around 7.5 Liters. Extraurban driving between 70 and 100 KM/H will be very similar to those values. Driving in Sport mode instead of Comfort doesn't really up consumption and is the recommended mode to be in. Sport + is where the car really wakes up and consumption usually doubles. Hard, sporty driving through winding mountain roads with a passenger and some load in the back will consume around 15.5 Liters per 100 Kilometers.

@@babyamgthere are people saying that this engine has some problematic especially after 100k kilometers ( like the engine dies ). Do you know something about this fact ?...🤔🤔. Looking to buy an A35 with 40-60k kilometers.

@@pacurarvlad7488 No, I actually have not heard about that issue. I buy my cars under warranty directly from Mercedes, so in any case that's less of a worry for me. Mine came with 40k KM but felt new. If you can afford it, buy that car directly from an official dealer. Pro tip: if you find your dream spec somewhere else online, they can usually buy it for you and resell it. That way you can pick it up locally, build a relationship and have your place of warranty close by, even if it means paying a few thousands more.

2020

Do the 2021 and 2022 sound the same ?

No, meaning the pre-facelift (which is the one I have) of the W177 Mercedes is louder. More pops & crackles would be the main differentiator. Both versions of the car aren’t particularly loud, but have a more subtle „growl“ to them. Somewhat similar to what you would find in a 718 Porsche.

I see because I’m looking for good sound and specifically pops and bangs. What do you advise ?

If you can, test drive both. Otherwise go for a pre-facelift model. It’s easy to tell them apart if you know what to look for. Light signature and steering wheel would be easy giveaways.

Sure, just not as a daily driver. :)

Better in what regard? Faster? For sure.

@@babyamg is it good in features,pickup,launch, exhaust sound,etc

Interesting. Why a crossplane?

Yeah it is :)

Yes & yes 🙌🏼

@@babyamg sounds so nice for a 4 cyl, gonna be getting one in October. Do u rate them?

I'd not buy it as a daily driver - 19" rims and the sporty suspension make it a very harsh drive + the double clutch just isn't tuned for everyday (short) driving and is way to jerky for that. As a second car to have fun, I'd rate it 8.5 / 10. Curve speed is incredible, as well as the violent race start, but the HP / KG performance immediately suffers noticeably when you have passengers in the car.

@@babyamg oh really? As I’m only 20 this would be my only car, so you’re saying it isn’t good in that aspect?

Absolutely. The A35 easily beats the competition from Audi and BMW in sporty, dynamic driving. But that makes it suffer the most from a "harsh ride". The AWD system works in your favour when cornering hard, but fails to handle simple every scenarios properly. Turn to mich when parking, and your front left/right wheel will start to "jump" because of the missing ratio difference on the front axis. You would't daily a GT3 RS, right? Same thing. You'd get a RWD Carrera. If you absolutely want to try and daily it, active suspension is a must, and I'd option the cheaper 18" rims with more "normal", "comfier" tires. You can find info on that online. For example, Pirelli PZeros are known to add to the harshness, but my A35 is specced purely for curve-performance, so comfort doesn't matter to me. I daily a diesel W205 C-Class, which blows the A out of the water in pretty much any category except infotainment. Do a proper test drive of at least 3 hours before going for it - but keep in mind to "reward" that dealer with a purchase later down the road.

Next to the touchpad in the middle console, press the ESC (stability control) button once to put in into "Sport Handling Mode", this will loosens things up ever so slightly. When you press and hold the button after that, TC is turned off completely and you get a confirmation on the dashboard. Press again to turn it back on.

What do you mean mate?

@@babyamg i mean when you reach at 80 kms it beeps on my a35

@shlokarora5247 Where do you live? I don’t get that in Germany. I know however that the very latest models do that when going over the speed limit per legal regulation. Do you drive the facelift?

@@babyamg i drive same car a 35 amg 4 matic im from india brother

Its 2022 model

Thank you. I'll be doing a video on that within the next 4 weeks, where I'll dive deeper into the topic of "driving immersion" and why I'd prefer a manual.

You're welcome. That video will be coming within the next two weeks. I'd filmed it already, but after driving a V8 (E63s) for the first time, that added some context for me. I can already tell you that the A35 is a real love/hate relationship to me.

Fully stock 🦯

@@babyamg how does it sound the way it does then? I’ve heard stock ones before and they don’t sound nearly the same I feel

Not sure. I record sound directly at the rear bumber, but I can hear most of that as well when driving with the glass roof opened. It is however wild that they pump in fake sound when the exhaust sounds really good - especially for such a modern car.

Yes it is. Thank you for the compliment.

Korrekt, es gibt keine Einstellungsmöglichkeit. In Sport+ öffnen sich die Klappen und Fehlzündungen werden simuliert. Ich mache in den kommenden Tagen ein kommentiertes Video nach einem Jahr mit dem Auto. Mit sind leider einige negative Punkte aufgefallen. Vorab; das ist definitiv kein Alltagsauto.

​@@babyamg Alles klar, danke für deine Antwort! Habe derzeit einen A200 aus 2022. Komme eigentlich super mit dem zurecht, aber es fehlt eben bisschen an Sound und manchmal auch an Leistung. So für den Alltag ist er perfekt wenn man nicht gerade zu 4. Mit dem Auto fahren muss.😅 Werde den A35 wohl mal Probe fahren in nächster Zeit.

​@@babyamgwas Ich halt als negativ empfinde oder eher gesgt störend ist der Klavierlack im Interieur und das Ich öfters mal aufsitze. Muss halt bei Bahnübergängen teilweise nur 20km/h fahren oder bei Schlaglöchern

Yeah, definitely equipped with an OPF. It’s a 2020 model year car.

I actually like it less as time goes on - but when comparing it to a Golf, the AMG wins. The AWD alone makes all the difference.

@babyamg the golf r is awd aswell. That's why it's such a hard choice! Thanks for the reply though dude 👍 I'll probably just end up spending the extra and getting the rs3 🤣 I tried the s3 as well, btw, such a boring car. Huge disappointment.

​@@babyamg What don't you like about it? I'm thinking about buying the A45s

​@@leccy9901 Get a BMW 😉

@jbdsatvv lol I currently have a bmw m2..... its a 2016, though, had it 5 years now. Time for a change

Fully Stock 🦯

Im very glad you like it. More videos of the same hillclimb will follow soon. I’m still editing these. I’ll also be doing a commentary on the tires. I’m running PZeros. More details in the upcoming video.

Hi mate, mine is fully stock. I'm recording sound with a lavalier mic directly in between both exhaust tips, fixed to the rear bumper. This enhances the sound experience for the video while not being fake and represents exactly what others hear when you drive by. I've got the opening glass roof optioned on my car and can hear about 50 % of the sound while driving.

@@babyamgthis is so cool! 😊plz do more vids with this mic setup! I also would love to see a comparison between the sounds inside and outside! Because I feel the sound from my a35 when inside the car is enhanced and little bit unnatural imo

Whoa! I’ll give it a try next time. 👏🏼

Did it work?​@@babyamg

No, unfortunately not.

Yes sir 🫡

It’s an X250d 4matic Power Edition.

I would think so, yet I don't know for certain. I've heard the new facelifted A35 and that is significantly less "rowdy" when driving - so overall less loud and less pops & bangs. It does however pop & bang while standing still, which mine doesn't do. I would presume that the new 45 series vehicles are also less loud then the previous gen.

@@babyamg thanks for the reply 👍

No, its rear wheel driven. ❄️