2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class | CarGurus Test Drive Review

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Remember the diamond-studded chain Rakim wore in the late '80s, the one with the Benz star? The CLA is the modern equivalent of flashy jewelry, only with more taste. This car’s chrome-toothed grille and huge emblem only start a positively beautiful profile. Even the redesigned taillights don’t illuminate in straight lines. They sway in thick bands from the fenders to the trunk. The CLA is so shapely our video crew took twice the usual time to suction the GoPro cameras to its body. It takes longer to get out of tighter jeans, too, but for anyone watching, it’s usually worth the wait.
The CLA250 4Matic we tested comes with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four that makes 208 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. This is the lowest-rated engine in Mercedes’ lineup, and acceleration can be described only as decent. Shifts, however, are among the quickest of Mercedes' models, with the kind of crisp downshifting you’d expect in a manual. Our only gripe: It’s not very smooth in regular driving.
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[@anthonygiordano6265]

I watch a lot of car reviews and this is one of the better ones I have watched in a while. Way to go buddy ! Keep them coming

[@marcinrosol4765]

just bought my cla 250 4 matic ,black on back..love it so far..

[@jonnyo2121]

Great, even-handed review. I'm considering picking one of these up in a few years and it's nice to not see a review with a bunch of over-the-top hyperbole and ear-shattering sound effects.

[@raghuveer4552]

People seem to miss the point that this car is meant for under 30 youth, and even teenagers, who could also be first time luxury car buyers. And Mercedes hit the bulls eye with their design language and price point. This car became quite popular among college goers and first time car buyers where I live.

[@swevicjjay4904]

yeah you're right on the dot! Because I got this car when I was 19 still have it 2 years later but will probably upgrade to a c200.

[@dakidd4047]

@@swevicjjay4904 have you had any problems with the cla 250

[@guccipig2782]

@@swevicjjay4904 get the c300

[@KayezTP]

This would be my first luxury car, and I love the fact it allows me to dab into that universe without being in the deep end straight away.

[@zowsah2779]

Enjoyable review

[@GrumpyMansREVIEWS]

Beautiful car

[@Iamthechozun]

good review... thx

[@jamesphilipson1289]

The backing music is like a hip hop exorcist. I feel tense but also want to bob my head

[@swanblake]

Great review! love this guy

[@guydivosta4075]

Blake Swan he should do more reviews

[@2004cyrus]

He’s gorgeous

[@Oyimsbaba]

Great Review. I'm thoroughly enjoying my CLA

[@aram442]

Oyin Jones I might get one. and the only thing Im worried about is it quick?

[@T2KxCL4N]

no it's not. has about 156pk i believe but it is beautiful as hell and you can alwahs chip it right :P

[@MidtownMeezus]

aram442 this car is faster than the average car and can be tuned to be a rocket ship...I have a 2016 but the tuning is expensive so I haven’t tried it yet but there are examples. Compared to the 2020 A class it already is a rocket ship

[@lthallinto8802]

if 1.6l then 156 and it goes 0-100 8.5, its not a slow.

[@EfeTrkmn]

im about to buy this, been thinking about it for over a year, but 60% tax in turkey hurts alot....

[@bestcarreview5021]

Awesome 😀 😀 2017 Mercedes Benz CLA-class .

[@MrJBjr1]

Perfect for camping!

[@erronblack1321]

Tank like solid Construction

[@MidtownMeezus]

First person to say the sight lines are good in this car

[@2004cyrus]

Dear God the host is perfect! Breathtaking! Who agrees! Who cares about the damn car.

[@_BrandonCross]

Seems like the a3 is a better value whether even if you get the Quattro model

[@MrLeonidas123]

excellent review....can you please do one on the new a4?

[@cargurus]

Thanks! We're glad you like that one. You can find our review of the 2017 Audi A4 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJWxiqOAf9F-ia8

[@asielg3973]

which do you think is better for lease this or the A4

[@EnzovlogsSD]

Asiel G I'be actually went to every car company there is for my car to lease and I leveled it down to Audi A4 and the cla250, and I want the cla250 because it's a bit cheaper

[@thechannelofeverythingpt.2835]

Can you pleas do one on the 2017 Honda Civic pleassss

[@baldheadlogic]

Great Review. I still don't really care for this car but the interior color looks alot better.

[@MegaVadam]

Can you show us the car?Like man can we see the entire exterior all together and not just by freaking parts

[@futurenow522]

I was thinking the same thing!!

[@2004cyrus]

He isn’t the videographer

[@solargoldfish]

Brown interior, nice?

[@patriciafernandez1788]

Does it break, cost..a lot to fix...

[@LakeNonaSports]

gonna work hard for this baby.

[@yahstino]

don't man, there are much nicer cars out there for the price.

[@ItsSimplyJulie]

like what out of curiosity?

[@yahstino]

The Posh Queen Well there's the Audi S3(and A4), BMW 340i, Infiniti Q50, and a plethora of other cars from non-luxury companies that are significantly more reliable and have been rated as having better build quality. Not to mention tons of pre-owned vehicles from various companies as well, including other cars by Benz(C class, E Class). The CLA is a car you buy essentially just to say you own a Mercedes. It's not enough real luxury for the price you're paying. My sister has one and I'm not impressed. The interior feels plasticy, the infotainment screen looks like a cheap tablet, and the body design is in my opinion unsightly, especially for a Benz(that fucking wheel gap). Not to mention, any options tacked on to this thing and it could run you well over 40 grand. Simply not worth it if you ask me. If you like it, good on you, just know you're buying the German Corolla. I'd recommend saving up for the 2019 A class if you desperately want a Benz. A much cleaner interior and exterior for the same price as an optioned out CLA.

[@ItsSimplyJulie]

I can agree with some of your recommendations and opinions. I will keep looking. Thank you for your honest suggestions!

[@yahstino]

The Posh Queen Anytime!

[@vladastorian]

Yes its 50 k for fully loaded CLA but at the same time it's still cheap compare to what they pay in Europe ( 45 % more ) and in Asia , and at 5.7 " it's the perfect car for me and sometimes in life you want grilled salmon instead of a burger ...

[@Makul-rt4sz]

vladastorian in thailand it's around 70 000 dollars, cla250 hahaha

[@colobomapalpebrae627]

Where are You from ? Where is 50 k?

[@adamburns1077]

vladastorian For a fully loaded non-AMG CLA in the UK, it's around £38k. With conversion that's not 45% more.

[@hydreigon2709]

In germany you get the cla 180 for 30k. I dont know about configs but a 250 cost around 38k

[@vaibhavkolhe2018]

Will you plz tell me the price of this car?

[@pharax]

@6:07 RIP Mac Miller

[@BloodyLordify]

So, would u recommend this car to a newbie who just gets his license? I just get my license last month and I am planning to buy a coupe after receiving my bonuses from my company....

[@memechannel3345]

I'm in the same boat as you. Did you buy this car ? If yes, how is it ?

[@zzzzz5609]

@@memechannel3345 same, did u buy?

[@rocknroll6857]

Everyone is downing this car and saying its the cheapest Mercedes. Correct me if I’m wrong but the official website states that the A class Sedan is the cheapest price point Mercedes. I see so many people hating on this car and i have no idea why. I would like to see what all those haters are driving lol.

[@chinot-8004]

Maggiemae Fiat puntos thats their limit...😂

[@khalidcarrillo1132]

VW CC competitor. They are both 4 door coupés and the same price range. I would say the executive CC is a bit more luxurious than the CLA.

[@awaqar2]

Khalid Carrillo the new aeteon is sexy

[@legalizebuckets594]

I just got my license, I love this car, but have no money :(

[@ThePacemaker45]

lol same boat

[@naxbeats2614]

So what you buy after 2 years

[@sarahboyle772]

I have one ❤️❤️

[@slick9454]

sarah boyle You have good taste I’m looking into a 2018 😂

[@happyhappy888888]

He is so good looking :)

[@2004cyrus]

Extremely

[@sturejohansson1792]

you said the cls was made in the mid 2000. so 2500

[@tylerminneci9044]

Is there really any difference between the 2017 CLA 250 and the 2018 CLA 250????

[@erickestrada6782]

Not really

[@iambrittanylynn]

To anyone who has this car, as far as maintenance goes (price range), how much on average do you spend?

[@2004cyrus]

Too damn much. These cars are truly designed for the wealthy

[@iambrittanylynn]

@@2004cyrus and that’s why I ended up getting a 2019 Honda Accord sport 😂

[@2004cyrus]

@@iambrittanylynn lol that’s an excellent choice!! I ended up with a Mazda CX-5.

[@Ok-hm1ho]

Great review ! What is the color of the car in the video ?

[@vladastorian]

Cavansite blue .

[@Rubens14989]

fantastic color!

[@t.fleepile6164]

On your next video please show us the car, stop open the doors and actually take us through the car

[@MahdiLondon]

Surely there are at least 2 cheaper models right???

[@wengzaii2412]

yea, the A class hatchback

[@QuangNguyen-ng5zh]

We learn more about your face, sweater, hairstyle, and right hand ring 🤔 then the car itself. Be nice if you actually show interior of the car and the packages that it came with.

[@gavcom4060]

50 thousand holy shit you can buy a c class fairly loaded or even an e class of you spend a few more thousand

[@ronsaksit1674]

Gla

[@spruceguitar]

Guys... what is so hard to understand... when you review cars, it is not your good looking faces that we are interested to see 60-70% of the time. Your video.faces can show facial expressions, that's still not what we want. We want a camera that points to your steering wheel / front when you drive. As soon as we click we are being served something other than we were hoping to see. A bit like being sucked into a video that's different from what we wanted.

[@2004cyrus]

Bait n switch ?

[@gregnote8818]

Agree 100%

[@vietlover92d58]

infiniti has the screen built in...

[@lastonmars3566]

I wanna buy one, but i hear that the engine and what's inside the car is gonna broke after some time or more km, i hear people say that after 40 000km already have problems

[@edward3832]

Do not listen to nonsense. This car is a Mercedes, built to last as long you pay for the maintenance..

[@swevicjjay4904]

Yeah you are right! mine is at 45,000 k and already playing up!!

[@omgitsme435]

50k for a CLA? Only fools would spend that much on a CLA. 50k is already C class territory and it's miles better than this. It's basically 20k of badging and 30k for car.

[@DSKSeattle]

W-_-T It think it's around $46k fully loaded. The $50k price must include tax and docs. This is a 4Matic by the way. A similar equipped C300 4Matic is around $55k + tax. So we're talking about a $10k difference.

[@DylanAndo]

the CLA rear tho.. Hot!!

[@Thesleepy11637]

No wonder this car is rated near the bottom of the class

[@swanblake]

way too expensive for a fwd car. The AMG version is interesting but still to expensive when you can get an M2 for the price. This car is for the wife you buy a car for ND all she cares about is the badge or a college guy trying to show off he is rich while making monthly lease payments.

[@swanblake]

J High​ hahaha aww that is actually cute. I mean she should be proud of it and that was a very sweet gift. Those however are not your typical MB buyers. That said Im guessing she is not a race car driver so if she is happy with it Im not going to tell her otherwise. I guess different strokes for different folks. Im just one of those people that looks at what you can get the most for your dollar.

[@DSKSeattle]

Blake Swan It's a 4Matic

[@jordanl5064]

Blake Swan this is the cheapest Mercedes. Are you from a cave? 😂 CLA drivers are getting made fun of. A lot of hondas and chevys are this price range. Makes me wonder a lot about you...

[@ishuPandey03]

I wish it were exactly 50 grand in Indian currency... 😏😣

[@alstjr]

I heard the seats are like uncomfortable as shit. Highway drive is a nightmare I heard, is it true?

[@davionguard8]

You heard? You actually mean you don't know. Go test drive the car and decide for yourself. Everyone has an opinion, everyone's got a story. Get informed.

[@alstjr]

I drove it. It's shit.

[@adityajaybhay9027]

He is reviewing like he is paid to speak disadvantages of Mercedes CLA

[@2004cyrus]

It can’t be all rainbows and unicorns

[@patelvidhu4840]

Cla is affordable Mercedes.

[@electropentatonic]

It may sound vain but if I'm going to buy a benz its not because it practicality. I want people to notice my Benz for what it is, not be seen as driving the "cheap" benz. And that's what these look like, inside and out.

[@docfingerhand8179]

lexus screen is in the dash, Mb BMW Mazda etc looks cheap

[@iflick7235]

There are serious issues with this car. The principle, reliability. This is completely new for Mercedes. We never questioned reliability. Apparently it is a garage queen with a wait on parts that can run months! Again, unheard of in a Mercedes. If you're near purchase, pull back!

[@davionguard8]

Do you have a data to back those claims? Saying "apparently" does nothing for credibility of what you are saying.

[@iflick7235]

I think you should disregard any negative statements I've made about the Hungarian Mercedes. You should purchase this car with full confidence in the brand and my full endorsement

[@quandayliusdaily2777]

I have a 2017 CLA AMG been in the garage about a month waiting for a part from Germany. They have given me a C Class estate to drive. Nice Car

[@xierraleone1905]

Edison Jacob So you have warranty on the CLA?

[@pazt9911]

Actually...a class is the cheapest

[@HybridEnergy]

aw man they brought over the ugly ass gauges from the C class. :(

[@PumpkinKingXXIII]

Not a benz, it's a Hungarian built piece of crap with massive reliability problems. . It drove the entire line of Mercedes overall reliability rating at consumer reports down to 24 from 13. And they say that it is 140% worse than the average car.

[@TitanSKiZlz]

Pumpkin King XXIII not to mention the plastics

[@Raunchy133]

And then go to Doug demurro's review of the American version of the CLA45 and laugh for the whole video. That jerk obviously hates Mercedes, he got the shittiest model on the market and reviewed it,making CLA look like a 2009 Nissan Micra. Haters gonna hate

[@adigames]

As a owner of a CLA250, would rather have a BMW or Audi for the price i paid, the interior itself is outdated and lame as fuck, they need to add the C-Class interior to the car intstead of the lame ass early 2000's feel.

[@spruceguitar]

Why would this guy thinks I want to see his face 99% of the review? I don’t. He may be good looking to women, I am also into women though. Was hoping to see a POV drive with comments not the dude’s face non-stop

[@adamburns1077]

Don't think it's worth the money at all. It looks nice but it has terrible reviews here in the UK, example AutoExpress 3/5, What Car 2/5, Top Gear 5/10. I just don't see the appeal of this car compared to rivals.

[@MAURGASM]

my god he's hot.

[@JesusRamirez-og9zo]

Daniel Christian Mauro so, is it wrong to assume your gay? Not discriminating, but it is an odd comment for a car review.

[@ignae]

Doesn't seem an honest review. hmmm.

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

Poverty pack shitbox.

[@gregnote8818]

This review is zero helpful. Stick with Redline, Raiti,, Doug, Alex, and Car Confection.

[@niacal4nia]

Everyone knows it's a cheap Mercedes that drives worst than a Toyota Camry with reliability issues.

[@colormesarge]

Oh, fwd (fwd based)? First and last time I look at a CLA

[@ali_el_baba3665]

Why ? What does fwd mean btw ?