2023 Audi RS3 Vs 2023 Mercedes AMG CLA 45: Is The RS3 Really Better?

[@x58evo2puma7]

I pick cla 45s over the rs3

[@Nedherlander]

Me too , just its sad engine is 2 litters amg 45...

[@mountain33x]

Drove both enjoyed the characteristics of the AMG and bought it 🤙

[@germanengineering204]

Like the way you phrased your opinion! I'm deciding between these two or M2, so just appreciate you not slamming one of them to justify your decision!👍

[@shortzz4561]

​@@germanengineering204the m2 is far better than both of these faster better looking

[@benjamingibbs8788]

I bought one too. It feels like you own the earth when driving in the open road.

[@mountain33x]

@@benjamingibbs8788 Enjoy, still loving mine ….🤙

[@denniss4951]

I'm not into Audi so I only went to the Mercedes dealer and bought my CLA 45 AMG

[@chrisochristian]

Audi has choked the 5 cylinder due to emissions once the ecu is cracked look out! 🚀

[@megotvtec]

Can you simply just do it ECU flash? Or what needs to be done?

[@felixjune]

CLA all the way 😎

[@longbowdt]

For daily living, I'd go with the RS3. Midwest roads here, so I'd really appreciate a softer ride on rough pavement. Also, better steering too.

[@hotdognobun]

I've seen the CLA45 with black trim and some aero parts that makes it looks awesome but that RS3 though....

[@janusztopor807]

For me the boot space makes all the difference when I want to use it as daily also, and the difference is huge in favor of cla.

[@Rmalikk]

CLA45 any day 🔥 just look at the I interior and exterior. The exterior of the audi looks too basic

[@josereta2321]

Awesome review 🙏

[@njctboy]

Agreed 👍 My split decision goes to the Merc

[@stretch565]

CLA 45!!!! 😁👍🏻

[@whatsupwithsteve]

Way too much plastic on the Audi. The Merc looks more agro and much more upscale imo. I was going to get a CaymanGT4 because I thought I needed a manual transmission for that "real" driving feel. But then I went to the AMG Experience performance driving class and discovered how insanely fun the CLA45s is and how brilliant the transmission is so this is the car that's coming to my garage next year...:) Another great review Ben, thanks!!

[@govindacutelaria2243]

Na verdade a qualidade de construção interna do audi é superior, apesar de ser aparentemente mais básica e simples. A mercedes usa muitos revestimentos superficiais baratos que pode dar a impressão de serem materiais caros e bem construídos, mas não são.

[@chileshemubanga3594]

Just for the overall design alone i'l go with the CLA❤❤

[@juliankennell4518]

Audi rs3 all day baby!

[@adebih8126]

that's really poorly specked cla 45 also, it doesn't look that good in black not a fair fight, even though would still pick it over rs3

[@LucaPS3]

RS3 definitely

[@Audikeeef]

The audi is better 2.5L is one of a kind.

[@John_watches-cars]

New CLA4S is the way to go

[@trevorsutherland5263]

The CLA 45 is absolutely the harder core of that line; it WILL shake you on rough roads and it WILL eat tires for breakfast. The CLA 35 is a better blend of performance and livability than the CLA 45, but if you want that apex feel you can have it. This would be a tough call....I really like both; though I'm leaning Audi, it may come down to which I could get a better deal on.

[@speeddemonRS3]

You'd be buying the Benz because there are absolutely no deals on a RS3 guaranteed, lol

[@Trades46]

I'm an Audi guy through and through, but my sister prefers Mercedes more. I have an A3 while she owns a CLA. I don't think you can do wrong with either.

[@da5863]

If the RS3 had a 4 cylinder my answer would be the Mercedes, but the I5 is so special there’s no way I could pass that up.

[@franciskennedy4574]

So special? You’re so funny 😂 talk to my HANDCRAFTED engine straight from Affalterbach bro, how many engines do you know is handcrafted? Silly goof! 😂

[@lach12345]

It is hard to say no to best looking sedan-coupe ever made. I'll would have the amg.

[@tylerfarewell7389]

Amg better all the way around , Audi look like a Subaru from the side , smh look luxury and sleeker , Audi looks like a electric car , amg look more like sports luxury sedan

[@TopGear759]

Personally overall Audi looks and feels better to me.

[@joecamaro]

Both cars are very desirable, but the RS3is special because of its 5 cylinder engine. There’s nothing else like it available now. Also, I really don’t like it when automobile manufacturers tack what amounts to a tablet on the dashboard and call it an instrument panel. To me, that’s just lazy.

[@Sly_RS3]

RS3 and it's just not even close. Lmao

[@Kenny老母]

Amg all day❤

[@--Artur--]

painful to watch. A HyperHatch being driven 17 mph ... You canot tell what the car drives like at 20mph ffs

[@johnvellis5148]

Beautiful car's both the Audi space the Mercedes the mask its like retro classic amazing power 💙💐💙💐

[@jonathanfarah955]

CLA45 AMG for sure

[@mikehoo66]

Ben, is an RS3 actually something I can order? Would love to get one, but I thought I read they are sold out 12 months in advance.

[@germanengineering204]

I have an RS3 on order for approximately 6 months now, and was told about 18 months to get it here in the US!

[@ZayXclusivexclsuiveENT]

@@germanengineering204 if you don’t mind me asking what Audi dealer did you order from?

[@ChKashifRasheed]

RS3 Only 😊

[@gamerlu7649]

So y’all watched this , looked at both cars and still like the rs3 better?! Lmao

[@Max.the.Yorkie]

The Audi looks like a Camry 😂

[@haviiithelegogunner907]

RS3 all day every day

[@kashifsajjad-u7p]

Nice car❤❤

[@MR.TOYBOX]

The new gen cla 45 does not look near as good as the previous gen on the Side View. The Previous gen had the sharp body line under the door handles. It really stands out and looks more aggressive. The new body from the side view looks way less aggressive and almost boring in comparison to say a 2017 model.

[@H0rseMac]

Nobody cares

[@franciskennedy4574]

Nothing from the previous gen can compare to the panamericana grille of the new gen cla (c118) this is literally the racing heritage that amg boasts so how in the world can the previous gen without this grille be better than the one that has hit. Loser! 😂 go cry somewhere else lol 😫😭

[@yellowjoe.2000]

cla looks way better

[@MercOne]

This generation CLA shames the Audi. That side view says it all. The Audi looks like an economy car and the front end is comical.

[@MercOne]

@@germanengineering204 So what. It’s not a popularity contest.

[@MercOne]

@@germanengineering204 Good for you.

[@MercOne]

@@germanengineering204 Again so what? Like why is this bothering you? The car looks like shit to me. It’s my opinion. Are you like 12 or something? Get over it. I know I can think what I want.

[@knight2425]

Hands down the Audi in every way but not in that color

[@Dx-qg9jm]

Honestly I agree with you. I love the RS3 for the tuning, performance, sound, gear box, everything. Except it looks like a fucking impala.

[@ethenjordan2010]

Those base model seats in the CLA 45 sucks. The Alcantara is ass. Had a GLB 35 and never again. I would take the RS3 all day over the Benz.

[@whatsupwithsteve]

keyword; "base model seats". Def if you want this car go with the optional seats..:)

[@franciskennedy4574]

I will take all the attention I get on the road over these filthy rs3 seats with my panamericana grille boiiiiiii 😂

[@ethenjordan2010]

@@franciskennedy4574 you don’t get more attention than an RS3 lol. The fact you just typed like that explains all I need to know lol. I also have a GLE53 with that grill. It’s nice but a CLA is base model. It is what is it.

[@franciskennedy4574]

@ bro y is youtube not letting me comment on your goofy ass

[@franciskennedy4574]

@@ethenjordan2010 anyway an rs3 will not save u. if u not getting attention with a panamericana grille then I’m sorry but that rs3 not going to make up for it 😂

[@RaziaBegum-b3w]

Good

[@gamerlu7649]

I can’t believe people like that audi it is ugly , like a girl car it is tiny

[@Audi_All_Day]

The rs3 is 10 times better

[@mikehawk120]

Nice opinion. Both are pretty stout, but neither blows each other away.

[@Audi_All_Day]

@@mikehawk120 but we know which one has the better engine... that's what I thought.

[@mikehawk120]

@@Audi_All_Day i absolutely love the TS3, cousin owned a scirocco and my bud in HS owned a rabbit that was gutted for rally stuff in Vt. I own a GLA45 right now, I’d say the t cylinder and merc`s handbuilt engine are next level compared to other smaller engines. I can’t say I know a whole lot about the 2.5, but I do known it’s good, just not how good. I’m not going to pretend like I know either, but I dig it. I’m thinking about trading on the GLA for an RS3, it it’s a hard sell, but always wanted one.

[@Audi_All_Day]

@@mikehawk120 all I have do say is do some research on Audi five cylinders you will want one. I promise. 😏

[@user-fn2zq6yd4t]

@@Audi_All_Daylol Audis are no longer even in comparison to bmw and Mercedes. Accept it😅

[@brolikpitts169]

CLA 45 AMG ALL DAY!!!

[@giovannibenitez7777]

Stop talking so fasttttt lol

[@karabolent9005]

Audi RS 3 wheels, its 245 front and 235 in th back... Were yu too lazy to look at da tires? I'm not finishing this😂😂😂

[@DANNY40379]

lol that's just sad

[@koolppl21]

Mercedes all the way

[@rahimi4762]

Integra Type S

[@joecamaro]

A $50K Honda? Right.

[@germanengineering204]

@@joecamaro And front wheel drive platform with a little over 300 horsepower!😄

[@haviiithelegogunner907]

RS3 all day every day