I Review the Affordable Mercedes CLA250 While Shopping For A Luxury Car

I Review the Affordable Mercedes CLA250 While Shopping For A Luxury Car
The Mercedes Benz CLA 250 is an interesting luxury car and a pretty sporty car. Today I'm going to review the Mercedes CLA 250. I'll show you the exterior, the interior, the engine, and we'll go for a drive as we walk through a full review of the CLA 250. I'll show you the upgrades you need, and the little issues that you might find.
Overall, the #Mercedes #Benz #CLA 250 is a great mid-range luxury car and while shopping for a luxury car, I decided I wanted to show you this great luxury car.
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[@TheOriginalDJMrVee]

I totally agree with your observation of MB "keeping it simple". I own a CPO 2015 4MATIC with the AMG sport package; I've had it almost 1 (problem free) year. Being an empty-nester with just me an wifey, I wanted a Benz (my first) but I did not want to break the bank. This car provided the perfect entry point for me. It gives great performance in all modes, and is good on gas. I'm 6'3" and wifey is 5'11" and my concern before I sat in it was how cramped would it be. Actually, if you adjust the seats the right way, we fit just fine. Of course at the expense of the rear seats however, this car was to be just for her and I, so it works. I ride this beauty everyday and never feel cramped, especially when you open the sunroof. The one thing I didn't hear you mention is that it has a bit of utility use (BONUS) with the rear seats being able to fold down to accommodate some lengthy items in the trunk. It's one thing to look incredible but to provide some additional use is awesome and well thought out by MB. This is a phenomenal car for the price and my next car will be another Benz (I got my eye on the AMG version). Very satisfied with this vehicle. Great work on the videos, keep up the great work!

[@JohnnyVichi]

any update on reliability MR VEE?

[@TheOriginalDJMrVee]

@@JohnnyVichi So far so good. Nothing but scheduled maintenances. @72k. Thanks for asking.

[@jessejaja5322]

Legend, how much does it cost to run the maintenance?

[@TheOriginalDJMrVee]

@@jessejaja5322 typical annual service. I’m on B3 now around the end of the month. Other service issues appear to be in line with what’s normal for a luxury brand. For me, the only thing that takes away from this beautiful car is the ride. You get used to it because you have to, but if it was a little softer the car would be perfect to me. Fun to drive and beautiful to look at. I ride mostly in economy mode, but I have put it in sport mode and it really kicks!

[@daehancanada2575]

Only watch till the middle so far. A very very smart, detailed, professional and entertaining review!!!! Loving it!!! For the next car, please knock on all interior plastic. It helps to understand the quality of it. Doors, dash, etc. Thank you!!!

[@KC2024Champs]

Man I've been waiting for this video!! I was hesitant about buying a Mercedes-Benz because I didn't like the column shifter but I've discovered the 2014-19 AMG versions of this car have the gear shifter in the floor and 200mph on the dash9! I like a sporty compact. Own a 09 TSX so the AMG version is in my sights. The test drive was awesome. Thanks again for the video bro ..YOU ROCK!!

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much Kevin, much appreciated. I am actually starting to do more reviews upcoming so stay tuned. Have a great week

[@satanicwarlock666]

Mercedes has always been my dream car. This video helped me in deciding to get a CLA.

[@pinoybrand]

Just bought my first Benz, currently owned BMW. This video helps me made that steps owning one. Love the reviews. We just got the 2019 CLA 4matic black on black. Beautifully done.

[@ECPP]

They are fun cars and I love the styling especially the rear finish.

[@ProjectHazy]

I have one and it's super fun. One of the best mercedes I have owned in a while.

[@scottknoll2748]

Good morning Mark, you have no snow 🌨️ there WOW, great video, thank you for sharing, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to you and your family 💖🌹⛄🌲🎁🎅

[@ECPP]

Lol Scott. Yes this was a review from a couple months ago. Oh it seems like so long ago. You also have a wonderful Christmas and take it easy and stay out of the crowds. You gonna do the big countdown on New Year’s Eve too?

[@darrylphillips6301]

Absolutely love my cla250, gets the looks all the time!

[@pickeringhome4240]

Love the yellow color on this!

[@nicolaspardey9172]

I’m thinking to change my Mini Cooper S 2017 for a CLA 250 2021 and Mark has a video. What I love of this car is the no frame doors. I keep on mind the electronic issues and Mercedes Benz prices if something breaks. With my Mini I only had to replace the ignition engine in 2022, $950

[@EssenceOfTyme]

sold my old 15 w204 coupe with amg package, brought it at 15k miles in 2016 & sold it 2019 with 50k miles, it was a great problem free car for those interested!!! All I did was tint it with 30% all around/ /light tint all around/ debadge it/ bigger tires/straight pipe exhaust with amg dual quad tips/c63 rear diffuser/ 2 8” rear subs. I moved on & got my wife a 16 Cla250 4matic fully loaded with 32k miles for 14k👀. Owner moved back to her country & family needed the money so I won. Awesome car just wanna do a new refresh so it can closely resemble the 45 model I like so much. Love the 4matic, definitely faster then my old c250. Great Daily Driver, AMG GT wheels on the way with many other goodies 🔥

[@vibesaddickentertainment9777]

14k u get it before the pandemic

[@kenntillado1319]

Nice Review. I love it.

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much. What are your thoughts on the car?

[@AthenaCyclopedia]

Is this a 2019 or 2018 model? i m new to your channel and glad found a Canadian one. Currently I'm shopping for a Mercedes coupe "2 doors" but prefer a C class. Hopefully I'll find a review on your channel :)

[@thomashelm6931]

Nice Mercedes! I liked it when you and your wife picked it up from the dealer, during a previous video. Surprised that the Brand doesn't tender an offer for a part time sales position. :) Well explained!

[@ECPP]

Lol, agreed. That’s where sponsorships come into play. We will see if they reach out.

[@richarddespres8011]

@@ECPP somehow I don't see you getting a sponsorship from BMW though lol

[@danav3387]

You should do more of this type of review. As much as I am a fan of the Mercedes brand I do not like the stuck on tablet look of these screens. The new S class has a stuck on tablet for its entire guage cluster. It completely ruins the look of the interior. A good flowing dash can make the interior of a car but this tablet trend isn't something I'm warming up to.. I think BMW is doing a far better job with their dash aesthetics sad to say..

[@chuweevaliant5930]

I love your videos man. Keep up the good work

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much. Have an awesome holiday season. Cheers

[@chuweevaliant5930]

@@ECPP thank you. Have an awesome one as well

[@ranbirmahil743]

Very nice car , wishing u a merry Christmas

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much and you also have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@ricklane8554]

Same interior as my B 180 from 2016. This car is a few years old?

[@reekashade]

This car is amazing,it is a great ride & has a super car look,without the cost. Only snobs would doubt its pedigree.

[@aaron-fauth]

It’s not a super car but I love mine!

[@geovannis7340]

Well safe to say the brand itself has good pedigree at least

[@Royal109618]

@@aaron-fauth you still have it? How's it going ?

[@fonzarellyplay370]

@@aaron-fauthsuper car “look” smart guy. Read

[@AndyofCT]

That’s a dope little whip. And it might not be an AMG, but driving a slow car fast is more fun than driving a fast car slow 🤷‍♂️

[@TheOriginalDJMrVee]

This is NOT a slow car. Check the specs, 0-60 in 6 seconds!

[@AndyofCT]

@@TheOriginalDJMrVee Slow is relative... CLA AMG is 4.0... M240i is 4.4...F-Type R is 3.4... CLA250 is slightly slower than a 2.0T Honda Accord sedan, but much faster than a Buick Encore. It's like a Mazda MX-5...a "slow" car that's fun to drive fast.

[@tracyreadytv]

Do you have a video on E-class 400 or 450 Convertible?

[@mr.h.8363]

This car definitely needs to be performance tuned!

[@artjuarez3274]

Great Machine

[@adamhaqeemi676]

How about this car's reliability?

[@3333ferret]

Great video

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much

[@richarddespres8011]

I like the CLA but I'd splash on the real leather and climate controlled seats. If I could afford it I'd go with the AMG CLA45 as well for some fun but you're getting pretty pricey at that point. I did an autocross with one of these and it was quite sporty. The only really annoying part when I got one as a loaner for a day was the auto shutoff at every light

[@MyCatIsSmarter]

The dash can have the optional aluminum or 2 different colors of wood rather than the plastic

[@muziclearance1320]

Can you please make a video about A250 sport

[@scottknoll2748]

Mark you know I'm leaning towards the Mercedes

[@ECPP]

Hi Scott, which model specifically?

[@thevectorcave3616]

It's great car , If you get the full AMG interior there will be leather and stitching on the dashboard and on the doors. Also different steering wheel and seats. I recommend all of the AMG upgrades, it's a different car 😊.

[@ECPP]

Thanks for the tips!

[@niiadjei3155]

What's the name of your sunglasses???

[@abdokl6828]

I'm thinking about this vehicle as some dealers have some good deals of the 2014/2015. Is it reliable? Is it good for someone as tall as 6'4 ? Need your help plz.

[@thomashelm6931]

Merry Christmas!

[@ECPP]

And a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family too. Cheers

[@mistiscales3423]

I was looking at maybe getting this is this expensive to fix

[@Sydefx115]

How reliable is it? How much would it run me every year?

[@rayj102]

I have a cla 250 its great, getting ready to buy another Mercedes, I only have 3 of them😊😊

[@mrsupperman2678]

Will you review your C coupe? It is my dream car...

[@ECPP]

I certainly will do a review very soon

[@tunnelvisionrevs7395]

I love your content 🤙🏽 but bmw is life

[@ECPP]

Thanks a lot

[@tunnelvisionrevs7395]

@@ECPP sure thing. keep it coming ✨

[@9cop]

What year is this car?

[@PeterSchneemann]

Is there anything good about this little car besides that it consumes very little gas?

[@scottp.1884]

Mark what about the CLA 45? Do you recommend?

[@ECPP]

Absolutely yes. A little pricey for amg cars for fun factor is through the roof

[@jyeeeee]

Nice lines and design - but budget-look final product, plastic everywhere, underpowered, small, basic features, expensive maintenance, and $75K AUD. Lexus IS/RC a close and better alternative.

[@a88888888a]

Great video. How do you rate the reliability of the cla?

[@ECPP]

Moderate

[@WeNeedJesus_]

@@ECPP why moderate?

[@mistacee6882]

What about one with 130kmiles but in mint condition? Would you recommend moving forward on it for 15k

[@ECPP]

Cheers

[@chadhaire1711]

NO NO NO

[@ppg19782]

Maintenance wise....is it costly? Appreciate your input 👍 Ty

[@Honeybatger]

I was wondering about that too

[@msravenmystique]

I have a 2016. I bought it in 2017 with 2,000 miles on it. Now in 2024 I'm at 70,000 miles. It's been a great car. Maintenance is pricey. On average I spend about $2k a year in maintenance. The car eats tires. Though I am an aggressive driver. I've changed front and rear brakes/rotors once each. I had a small leak in a turbo line that was under warranty. I also had a secondary battery die that controls the automatic engine off. Other than that just normal maintenance. I love the car still, road rash and all. It's been good to me.

[@nenaaservantes801]

Is 2016 cla 250 with 44k miles good deal for 15000$? Salvage do to a minor hit

[@chadhaire1711]

NO

[@jonathanhogue3233]

I purchased GLA version I agree good review

[@ECPP]

Thanks a lot Jonathon. How are you liking your new car so far?

[@jonathanhogue3233]

@@ECPP I bought it for my daughter 16 model year with all the bell and whistle for about 18k off lease. She love it 18 year old. My daily is Cayenne and FType, wife has Cayman 😆

[@dg6600]

Do a video on a w216

[@ECPP]

For sure

[@teaching4life273]

Would a you still recommend this car and what year?

[@ECPP]

Possibly. Not Toyota reliable, with DCT issues, the odd electric problem and feeling problems they have their issues, but a nice stylish little car that's not big bucks to run like the big daddy Benz's

[@EvangelistKia]

I absolutely love my car…However the cabin in these are tooo small…sometimes my hair can’t fit in the car for example if I wear my hair in a bun it touches the roof 😢😮

[@felixt1470]

Friend of mine has a 4 year old CLA. The ride is unbelievably harsh.

[@ECPP]

It can be tough on rough roads

[@felixt1470]

@@ECPP Trust me , it’s not “European” harsh, not “sports car “ harsh but harsh harsh to the extend the screws on your sunglasses will come lose!

[@MyCatIsSmarter]

Tell him to get rid of the run flat tires. They are harsh

[@felixt1470]

@@MyCatIsSmarter That make sense. Tks.

[@theitaliangermanguy]

The cla250 is amazing buy it put 6k extra and you got yourself a cla45

[@ECPP]

True

[@jayc4715]

Cool little car, love the style....i hate the cheap Chrysler style key tho..no push start..plus these ride hard..and have low power..mix that with mercedes unreliability..stops me from buying..guess ill keep driving my boring old camry xle 😐

[@MyCatIsSmarter]

It hits 60 mph in 6.2 seconds and gets 38 mpg highway

[@jayc4715]

@@MyCatIsSmarter hmm..that is pretty impressive..i didnt know that

[@MyCatIsSmarter]

@@jayc4715 I have owned one for 4.5 years so I know the car rather well

[@jayc4715]

@@MyCatIsSmarter cool..any issues?

[@MyCatIsSmarter]

@@jayc4715 68,000 miles and all is well. I bought it with 19,000 miles. It has just needed tires and fluids

[@bretchampion1037]

I'm surprised you have to use a ignition key.

[@ECPP]

Old school can sometimes be good though

[@mightyvideos1351]

7:10

[@ellokotony3096]

2011-2013 is good

[@rathkhan1114]

Main question is cla 250 is it reliable?

[@chadhaire1711]

NO German car after 4 years

[@VanquishMediaDE]

It's cheap and is meant for a younger demographic but it's too cheap for my liking. The 2013 through 2018 model years had the worst interior problems and the panel gaps were ridiculous. There have been some updates to the interior since then.

[@blessedmommy8403]

Omg!!!! Your comment is why I came to google actually. I hit an animal so I actually had to get mine fixed. When i got it back i noticed the hood gap! Come to find out they said its just the way its made. Mine is 2016

[@diegoalbertolondonoquiceno2176]

En español por favor

[@icm65]

Love the look of the CLA, but the power is non-existent. Good price too...

[@ECPP]

The power is relatively moderate

[@mariobelaire]

Wym

[@nicolaspardey9172]

1:31 difference with almost all Audi

[@scottknoll2748]

I'm 5'7'

[@ECPP]

Perfect height for this type of car. You would find the CLA a nice fit.

[@sandwicheman9772]

Who has one qns is it worth it

[@ECPP]

Yes

[@sandwicheman9772]

@@ECPP what if I get a 2014 model :/ can I use it as a weekend car?

[@ethansawyer9399]

@@sandwicheman9772 I just got a 2014 on Friday and used it all weekend. Seriously though they're pretty solid and great value IMO

[@harajukujay1]

Cheap???

[@ClockworksOfGL]

The CLA is a decent enough intro to Mercedes, but I have no respect for anyone who pays for the illuminated three star logo. I mean....bruh...

[@ECPP]

Lol, that is making a statement. Cheers

[@michaelmoran3372]

Very sub-luxury interior.

[@sopranofilms2744]

CHEAAAAAAP😂

[@SK-lt1so]

Once I found out the front emblem is plastic, I lost all interest.

[@JuniorLexus6692]

LMAO!🤣🤣🤣🔥🔥

[@CogMarks]

I’m not impressed with the CLA 250. It looks cheap, but the price of the car and maintenance are quite high for what you are getting. If I want a harsh ride, I’ll get a BMW. At least I’d get better performance.

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@kelvinusain7804]

You didn't tell us that is Renault

[@ECPP]

Well….

[@chadhaire1711]

WRONG......Nissan engines were put in other models NOT the CLA. This is a German motor made in Germany. You need to stop watching the Car Wizard.

[@Foxie635]

"cheap" lol

[@ECPP]

Cheers

[@DJREMIII]

just get a used 528 lol save some money and get a N20 🤌🏽😂😎

[@DJREMIII]

less plastic interiors too!

[@quangtran1993]

Build very cheap and very noisy. When you are in the car, you can hear everything outside. Do not this junk.

[@ECPP]

Price point

[@Royal109618]

Cd player.....smdh

[@ECPP]

Haha

[@iltoro9400]

That’s an old model, thumbs down

[@letscheckitout1985]

You literally did a video on this months after saying cheap Mercedes that are entry level aren’t worth it lol you seriously need to just stop dude lol

[@thevalorantguy8615]

50k isn’t cheap

[@misterblockbuster569]

That car is a pos

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@superwiseman452]

This is a piece of junk. Buy a Toyota instead. It's far more reliable and a lot cheaper.

[@Okoro17]

Toyota/Lexus may be the more reliable brand overall, but Mercedes vehicles are better made than in the past. I would not call it junk anymore.

[@nubianthought69]

@@Okoro17 lts a Mercedes at the end of the day! It can never be junk!

[@misterblockbuster569]

😂😂😂

[@denggarambang1151]

Mercedes is a junk and Toyota is not?

[@freezee7547]

Stick to Toyota Corolla!

[@ECPP]

Basic and simple

[@robertduklus6555]

this is not a luxury car dude, its cheap plastic fantastic intro to the brand, stiff quite noisy tight inside. Pretty quick with the turbo motor, still its an subcompact car by MB.

[@ECPP]

It is really almost a subcompact, but easy to live with and stylish.

[@robertduklus6555]

@@ECPP sure but you can buy accord 2.o t or Camry v6 and be better off under every measure except maybe for handling at the limits. if c class is a compact then this is subcompact, simple.

[@robertduklus6555]

@@ECPP do you work in the automotive business or cars are just a hobby

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

@@robertduklus6555 you're better off buying a Mazda 6. same car less problems

[@jonathanl2748]

Kind of a girl car, no?

[@ECPP]

Not sure but still kinda fun to drive

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

@@ECPP don't you think its severely underpowered taking into account the weight of the car at around 3,200 - 3,428 LBS?

[@ijg8343]

Benz has to appeal to the poor too