2020 AMG CLA 45 vs AMG CLA 35 - Which new AMG CLA should you buy? AMG CLA Review and Comparison

2020 AMG CLA 45 vs AMG CLA 35 - Which new AMG CLA should you buy? AMG CLA Review and Comparison
With their sporty but functional design, the new Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC, CLA 45 4MATIC+, and CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé represent enormous driving pleasure and suitability for everyday use in the compact sports car segment. The most powerful mass-produced 4-cylinder engine of the newly developed AMG 2.0-liter high-tech engine continues the tradition of its predecessor. The 4-cylinder high-tech engine provides 285 kW (387 hp) and 480 Nm for the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+. The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC + model has even more power: 310 kW (421 hp) and 500 Nm for unrestricted performance.
AMG CLA 35 Standard Feature Highlights
AMG-enhanced 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Engine
AMG SPEEDSHIFT®DCT 7-Speed (Dual Clutch Transmission)
AMG Performance 4MATIC
AMG DYNAMIC SELECT
AMG Sport Suspension
18" AMG Wheels
3-Stage Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
10.25" Digital Instrument Cluster & 10.25" Touchscreen Multimedia Display
64-Color Ambient Lighting
Sport Seats with integrated headrests
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Cruise Control
Active Brake Assist
Adaptive Braking Technology with Hill-Start Assist and brake HOLD function
Crosswind Assist
ATTENTION ASSIST®
AMG CLA 45 Standard Feature Highlights
Handcrafted AMG 2.0L Inline-4 turbo engine
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G dual-clutch transmission
AMG Performance 4MATIC+ fully variable all-wheel drive with AMG TORQUE CONTROL
19" AMG Wheels
KEYLESS GO with Hands Free Access
Auto-dimming and Power folding mirrors
KEYLESS-GO® with HANDS-FREE ACCESS
10.25" Digital Instrument Cluster and 10.25" Touchscreen Multimedia Display
AMG Line
64-Color Ambient Lighting
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Cruise Control
Sport Seats with integrated headrests
Active Brake Assist
Adaptive Braking Technology with Hill-Start Assist and brake HOLD function
Crosswind Assist
ATTENTION ASSIST®
AMG CLA 45 Optional Feature Highlights
AMG Dynamic Plus Package, featuring:
AMG RIDE CONTROL Sport Suspension with 2-Stage Electronic Adjustment
Increased Top Speed to 167 mph
AMG Drive Unit steering wheel control
Larger brake system with AMG Red Brake Calipers
‘RACE' and ‘DRIFT' Modes with re-profiled steering, suspension, & transmission calibration
AMG Aerodynamics Package and AMG Night Package, featuring larger front splitter and unique exterior details in Gloss Black
AMG Night Package
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[@BenjaminMutuku]

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[@vladioanclonoschi2898]

You deserve a milion subscribers because You are the coolest 👌

[@larryminabai6662]

Those cars are amazing, but I'll definitely go for the CLA 45

[@macanpalirepan8473]

Boleh minta satu om

[@t.andrewhanes872]

I have a 2020 CLA 45 and - out of all the cars I’ve had - and after nearly 3 years- still brings a big grin to my face. Just a fun, spunky automobile.

[@samcharles]

Worth having still now ?

[@ronnyk7980]

Are you interested in selling it??

[@MaicanMemesMW10]

The grille on the 45 looks more unique in my opinion

[@BenjaminMutuku]

It’s definitely more aggressive and has a wider stance.

[@lamme69]

@@BenjaminMutuku Can we put the pack of the 45 on the 35? like the panamera grill etc?

[@Seti12345]

@@lamme69 nope

[@AbdullahYA-]

@@lamme69 2022 they will put the new grille to the 35

[@GeneralGumus]

@@AbdullahYA- pff another year! I only want the 45 for the grille :D

[@mr.benz]

45 all the way 😍⚡️

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Thank you Mr. Benz! How was the new 2021 AMG GT Black Series in person?!

[@Alan-Aus]

this guy explains so detailed of comparing the pairs, very helpful info!

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Thank you 🙏🏾 Alan! Consider subscribing and sharing my channel with other car enthusiasts. Very much appreciate your support, and feedback.

[@davichin27]

This video is really good !!! Very helpfull !! Thanks

[@mohalf2536]

Good job I like your channel !

[@osiris654]

ASMR, great video thank you

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Thank you! 🤗

[@annacarden831]

Very useful and informative. I’ll stick with the 45 but with night package for my next one!

[@GTI_CHHA]

Great review, it's so valuable to have them compared side by side! Thanks and subbed :-)

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Thank you 🙏🏾 I plan on creating more of these side by side comparisons 🚀

[@jimmychoi5219]

Great vid...can’t wait for a GLB 35 vs the upcoming GLB 45 comparison vid

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Hopefully the GLB 45 comes in soon!

[@NoOne-gj3ir]

Nice detailed review

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Glad you liked it

[@Oasisrealtygroup]

I have the cla 45 amg. Basically that same car in the video. It’s awesome.

[@Brandonarchambault]

Great video! Thank you. I know what vehicle I’m getting next - 45 CLA. Beautiful car.

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Thank YOU 🙏🏾 I’m glad you like it

[@SiwonPaul]

Unlike others, I would go with 35. 45 looks more aggressive sure but 35 also looks sport and elegant at the same time. Plus the price difference and different horsepower different taxes here so CLA 35 all the way

[@AlexiGreco]

You can’t go wrong on either one, they are excellent vehicles

[@mikehawk120]

I have the 35 and agree, they are essentially the same engine. I good tune with exhaust bits will push the 35 close the the 45 power number. I really do dig the gray updated rims though. Reminds me a lil of my older gt500 rims.

[@fsan5382]

@@mikehawk120 What's the difference in the interior between the both?

[@mikehawk120]

@@fsan5382 have no clue, here stateside we have the cla45, which is close. But I’m sure the 35/45 interiors are essentially the same going from what I’ve seen here on the tubes.

[@homiixide]

@@mikehawk120 They are not the same engine. The 35 series uses the Mercedes A250 engine but tuned and modified by AMG. The 45 and 45s series is a hand built engine completely made by AMG, a completely different engine. You can NOT “easily” get to the same hp with a 35. The 45 uses alot of different parts compared to the 35.

[@marcomarciano1954]

Best Review CLA 45 vs CLA 35 !

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Thank you! Stay tuned for more great content! Also, please share my channel w/ other car enthusiasts.

[@motor_car]

Agree 100%

[@tgrkush]

Does this Cla 45not have the race mode and drift mode package?

[@Happytruth]

Great content 👍🏻.

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Glad you liked it

[@delucholuis1988]

Just got my 2021 CLA AMG 35 and im loving it, great car, turns heads left and right.

[@mikehawk120]

I was thinking about the cla too, ended up with a 21 A35. Found a 21 for 47.4 otd. I was trying to keep it at 50k or less.

[@noharmintended9691]

Just for your information the knobs can come with the CLA35 based on the configuration, i got mine without i do think the steering looks more clean without them plus the biggest in my opinion the red calipers for the 45 which not the case for the 35 but i painted mine red looks more mean..

[@worldtraveler8613]

im a coupe guy. all my cars have always been coupes. but the cla sedan is very tempting. absolutely gorgeous

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Excellent choice! CLA 45 amg is my preferred Coupe.

[@fayahmad9063]

Finally a comparison video thanks for the content! Word of advice though 90% of the differences you stated came down to spec. The cla 35 can have most of these options, it would’ve been great to do a direct comparison with the 35 you did previously that had the full spec. That being said thanks for the direct comparison 🙏🏽 I’m getting the 35 and putting the gt grille on to make it look almost identical!

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Thank you, Fay! I will be posting more of these types of videos. Congratulations once again! Your support is 100% appreciated.

[@fayahmad9063]

Mercedes Lounge thatd be really great! Just wanted to get your thoughts on something, which colour does the 35 look best in as I’m torn between metallic white or the designo mountain grey both I think you’ve seen in person? Can’t make my mind up haha

[@noharmintended9691]

Fay Ahmad imo i got the the all black with the black multi spoke rims red calipers and red interior looks really fireee

[@sro1756]

so you’re cheating out and faking it

[@fayahmad9063]

ツSRKKO faking what?

[@jabaidris189]

Please make a review cla45 and c43..

[@lefreakify]

Has the 45, or 45s wider fenders than the 35 or 250? They look pretty identical on all cars but I cant figure it out

[@musaadelmakrt9885]

ايه الجمال دة من مرسيدس تحفة بلا منازع نمبر وان مرسيدس نمبر ون في العالم ربنا يرزقنا هذة التحفة الجميلة

[@user-ov2gb2zp6f]

Really appreciate this video which I need it so much!!! It's difficult to select between CLA45 and CLA35 since there are around 20k dollars price difference in China. I think I may choose CLA35 with some packages which I LOVE HUD and Burmester a lot.

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Which one did you get? I’d like to know.

[@tecknoid659]

Actually the A45s has the most powerful 4 cylinder inline engine not the Cla35, I know the A45s shares the same engine as the Cla45s but regardless the 35 series tend to be the more tuned down variants

[@FeedtheTriangle]

I have the 35. Mine has the steering wheel knobs for dynamic select.

[@BenjaminMutuku]

That’s cool. The one I had didn’t though. How do you like the CLA 35 so far? What don’t you like about it?

[@YOUNGNGRATEFUL]

You can get the knobs on the steering wheel for the 35.

[@jorgeluisrios8676]

The deal breaker is how comfortable is it? Bc I used to own a 2016 CLA 250 and I could feel every dump and cranny on the road I was very unimpressed with it.

[@Favour_Alfred]

I love the 45s I will get it ❤

[@pawanjaiswal8093]

Please make a video of maybach 480 vs 680

[@stealthhtm23]

fyi those are not bulbs in the headlights. they’re projector housing for the led chips behind them

[@ausxau]

Those bumperettes, ughh. So tempting to try and pry the backplate that connects them off.

[@BenjaminMutuku]

I’ve gotten used to them (fortunately). I actually don’t mind after starring at them for a long time. You’ll get used to it 😂

[@imrantahir1678]

How can you prefer the look of the CLA35 after looking at the CLA45s

[@henyeboah8921]

Which one is shorter in length.

[@fayahmad9063]

Could you please do another one of these except both fully spec in same colour? Deciding between both 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@shaqgotthejuice3]

To me it don’t matter I would take the 35 , I just want to switch grills on it

[@khoinguyen9006]

That’s what I did on my CLA 35

[@shaqgotthejuice3]

Can you tell the dealer to swap the girlle on the 45 and put it on the 35 ?

[@kong_5oh163]

Are they the same body’s ?

[@braex2]

the 45 finally is here in texas, been waiting since last year

[@BenjaminMutuku]

That's great to hear! Let us know what you think of it!

[@problematicss9946]

So msrp on the 45 is what the 35 costs? I’m confused

[@roarbahamut9866]

Guys, dont buy the CLA 45, go for the CLA45s. Its only around 5k more but you will enjoy the add ons. CLA45s comes with: -red brake caliper - slightly whider body -bigger exhaust tips -around 50hp more All in all 100% worth the 5k more.

[@mike786551]

US not getting the S bro!!!

[@roarbahamut9866]

@@mike786551 Well there are a lot of people outside of the US who are watching those videos.

[@kostkane5045]

I would go for the 45s,its a true amg with hand built engine..The 35 is just a 250 engine and just tuned by amg

[@mrmarvin7589]

i pref the old CLa 45 with huge exhaust

[@TharshanYogeswaran]

Best CLA45

[@nick16652]

I wish BMW can produce car this pretty yet approachable.

[@user-qx2it1do4j]

so kindly

[@vazyvas4712]

Great video! I’m getting one at the end of the month but I’m looking at the cla 250.. I’d there much difference between that and cla 35? Also are there both in the color digital white? They look a bit different but I like the white shine on the 45

[@MmMm-zi4qc]

Mercedes cla 250 and 35 amg has exact aame engine but the 35 has double turbo and chiptuning. I wouldnt buy the 35, better to buy 250 and tune it

[@mike786551]

There's many differences. WatchDifferent KZbin videos. A lot of people say they feel really really different specially because AMG revise the chassis

[@adidkjf]

the CLA 35 in this case has not the aerodynamic package unfortunately.. with this package, he looks way better and more similiar to the CLA 45...

[@GruntHarley]

CLA 45 all day

[@BenjaminMutuku]

No doubt. It feels very planted and solid. Steering wheel is quite responsive, and the cornering is superb. Handling is surprisingly good.

[@Sam30743]

Is the Cla45 in “digital white metallic” and 35 in “polar white”? Hope someone could answer me. Thx!

[@Daniel-yl4xj]

Yes

[@bZgtHeSTD]

The panamericana grille alone is the reason to get the 45

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Check out the 2021 CLA 45 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jniwfIOipchlj6c

[@justech]

You can buy the grill aftermarket and have it installed for under $200. The only reason to get the 45 is the extra horsepower IMHO

[@alilmamba]

ever heard of engine break in? wouldn't recommend doing that.

[@kesodabul]

I like the 35 😮‍💨

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Watch the latest 2022 amg cla 45 coupe video which I just posted yesterday.

[@KickxShorts]

my favorite car 😍😍😍

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Isn't she a beauty?! Also, check out the latest premiere of the 2021 C-class C 300 4matic Sedan (video drops today).

[@KickxShorts]

@@BenjaminMutuku sure

[@wiktoriaszczesna1705]

Does the cla 45 had the sports exhaust ?!

[@DylanMuscat6]

yes, 4 exhausts pipes on back. 2 each side

[@ikidtech]

Is there a significant difference between the exhaust sound?

[@BenjaminMutuku]

The CLA 45 sounds slightly better. But the difference isn’t that much.

[@drean3807]

in kuwait cla 45 amg costs 94,800 USD WHYYY

[@tomifoldes2743]

Hey! Thanks for the great review. Is the front of the 45 lower than the 35? Hard to tell from the video. Thanks!

[@BenjaminMutuku]

It sits slightly lower (mm). The aerodynamics package makes it appear so on the outer end of the front bumper.

[@Rutuj19]

Which should be best and can u tell price range of both in india can u plz 🙏🙏

[@BenjaminMutuku]

See video description for more. And the Mercedes Benz website for pricing info.

[@Rutuj19]

Can u plz tell bro

[@Rutuj19]

@@BenjaminMutuku ok thanks ❤️

[@TheSidekickking]

actually the cla35 has everything like the cla45 except the four muffler tips. its has the same black spoiler and the long piece on the rear diffuser.

[@zaidjulius2435]

The cla 35 is not a real Amg doesn't have forged hand built motor 4 muffler tip is the AMG standard all Amg have the 4 tips it's the brand

[@TheSidekickking]

@@zaidjulius2435 im talking about the exterior not the engine

[@sgm4545]

all of you saying the cla45 is just better are not giving a valid reason. obviously the 45 is better its more expensive. but what are you leaving on the table for the 10-15k difference

[@The_McD]

What is the mpg and horse 🐎 comparison?

[@BenjaminMutuku]

CLA 35 : City: 21 MPG Hwy: 29 MPG and the CLA 45 : City: 20 MPG Hwy: 29 MPG

[@The_McD]

@@BenjaminMutuku - only 1 MPG difference city driving? Have you rolled down the windows to hear how loud the turbine is?

[@arjunr3096]

AMG ClA 45 car is super

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Check out the latest 2021 AMG CLA 45 video.

[@conceitedreese1288]

45

[@samcharles]

CLA45 all the time

[@prosperchibunna4745]

Hello my friend. I like to talk to you privately if you will. Please where are you in the globe, I’m somewhere in Africa.

[@muhibullahkhanjisan1751]

💖💖💖💖💖

[@ac.4ce442]

Can you get AMG steering wheel on the 35?

[@antdguy]

You can

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Definitely - AMG performance steering wheel

[@iamthe1whowillbringpeace316]

Which one has exhaust noise cla35 or cla45?

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Happy New Year! CLA 45 sounds better! Stay tuned for the new 2021 CLA 45 Coupe within the next few days!

[@sebastianbernal9150]

The Amg 35

[@FastCarsFR]

I think for the price you pay the CLA45 is way better than the CLA35

[@CesarVasquezS]

Put A35 vs Cla35 video!

[@CesarVasquezS]

Or a A35 Sedan VS Cla35

[@kennethmo1012]

When is CLA 35 gonna get a facelift?

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Soon, I hope.

[@mikesadano9845]

This CLA 35 looks like 2020 CLA 200 😂 Both have the same 18i wheels and same steering wheel, 2021 CLA 35 has the same size 19i wheels and steering wheel as 2021 CLA 45s

[@tgrkush]

What do u think the price will be of the cla 45 amg next year in 2021

[@tgrkush]

Cause I’m sure it has to go down

[@d1123w]

Around $64,000 with most of the features you see in this review.

[@tgrkush]

d1123w so ur telling me the price isn’t going to go down?

[@d1123w]

Kush Patel the CLA45 is really around $54K but the additional options is what makes it $63-$64K. LOL I was at Mercedes yesterday pricing it out

[@d1123w]

Kush Patel basically you can get it for around $54K if you don’t want so many options

[@yassinlmalki2379]

Pleas this was dollar or euro

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Dollar 💵

[@ianchan5174]

So which would you buy? You never said...

[@paulcheng8842]

I totally agree. Its in your Title!

[@BenjaminMutuku]

I recommended the CLA 45 if you have an extra $10k to spend. Which one would you guys buy?

[@asymptomatic84]

it comes down to budget. the cla45 is about $10k more, so if you have the money go for it

[@Cr3wZlmfa0]

64K ??? in belgium it cost 88k.... wtfffff and the cla35 cost here 67k what the f

[@hanhan5636]

64,000 usd so cheap.. In Malaysia cost around 120,000 usd because of fxxking import tax

[@johnmshaw49]

Can I just have both?

[@BenjaminMutuku]

I’d get the CLA 45 AMG for an additional $10k

[@SBATHORGOD]

Prefer the cla 35.. don’t want to see people I have 45 nice car, they might key on it or do something stupid on it

[@hueynguyen85]

4matic on the 35 is not all-wheel drive all the time.... -_- it's still front wheel drive bias

[@fsan5382]

So the 35 doesn't have augmented reality like the 45???

[@BenjaminMutuku]

It doesn’t. Head up display is an option though.

[@fsan5382]

@@BenjaminMutuku I appreciate it, thanks!

[@calmfocus7091]

Couldn't focus with ur heavy breathing in the background...

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Watch my other videos where I breathe less 😃

[@reda497]

Is that a test car? If not you are ruining it for the next owner

[@valereberlage617]

The 35 is already nice car, with plenty of power, sadly it is a fake AMG, a true AMG is one man one engine! This ruins it! ( other German premium brands use wrong label like BMW who badges M on a 4 cylindres model). AMG is mythic and highly desirable and emotional, anything not AMG, hybride or electrical should have another name, just my humble opinion

[@Scorpio1075]

Your friend couldn't eat his snack before or after filming? SMH

[@BenjaminMutuku]

That’s the dealer. And I told him, and he’s not going to do that again 😂

[@Aakash-Prajapati759]

I have a red Mercedes car🤣🤣😂😂

[@fashone6574]

They’re literally the same car

[@bobsagit10]

Mercedes went downhill after W212 E63s

[@EntreCamaradas]

Seems underpowered and plain for 55k. I’d rather get a loaded Scatpack for that price.

[@sosaa3436]

Amg 35 is to slow in my opinion

[@GeoMarfil]

on the cla 35.. the grille is the old amg specific grille.. get your facts right bro..

[@EG-O]

Haha you live in Utah too

[@mujtabamujeeb786]

Rip amg. Sound is def gone

[@BenjaminMutuku]

I’m more upset for the C63s.

[@mujtabamujeeb786]

@@BenjaminMutuku 100%

[@fatgirlboy9341]

i checked out both. cla45 seats too hard. i am going with cla35. way more comfortable and cheaper.

[@SuperKanuuna]

dont buy any mercedes. get rid of materialism

[@BenjaminMutuku]

Says the person whose profile picture is a sportcar and a beautiful woman? 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@SuperKanuuna]

@@BenjaminMutuku its maybe 10year old photo from videogame. Doesnt represent me or my thoughts anymore at all