Everything You Need To Know About The Mercedes CLA 45 AMG (4K)

In this video review, I go over the new Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG C118 which is all new for 2020. I take a look at the M139 engine in the CLA45. I also briefly cover the performance, features, driving experience, and options.
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Vehicle provided by Mercedes-Benz Canada for a week.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:52 M139 Engine
02:59 Drivetrain & Chassis
04:22 Driving
07:14 Styling & Interior
08:41 Optional Extras
11:09 Conclusion

[@trevorsutherland5263]

I'm 48, have never had an AMG and currently have a 2012 Jaguar XKR as garage queen and a Giulia 2.0 as my daily driver. I WANT THIS CAR! Ever since I heard about it a year ago, I want this one and ONLY this one! I don't care about the C63; my XKR has a 510 hp V8 that meets my needs (and is still perfect at 8 years old----something no AMG V8 can ever do). The insane, extroverted vibe of the CLA 45 is what I want.

[@samcharles]

Did you ever get one ☝️

[@VanishPenguin]

One of my neighbors has one of thes e in gray, with the canards and blacked out trim. It is a really beautiful car, unlike its predecessor

[@fayahmad9063]

New cla 180 looks nicer than the old cla 45

[@eRaness]

am I your neighbor lol

[@mosquitogzz]

Very nice presentation man your delivery is on point man very nice job you inspired me to get a w204 c63 507 man thanks!

[@iznon]

Best review I've seen of the CLA 45 yet. Well done!

[@pcarfan1676]

Definitely looks much better and more high end than the previous generation! And your review was great; you should do them more often!

[@mmaa886]

Nicer than I imagined! Would love to see a video on the W219 & W218. Love the styling on my CLS55. Took delivery of a rare CLS63 Performance Center Edition two days ago and holy moly... The M157 is a beast! The matte finish is phenomenal.

[@DigiDave6]

Best review I've seen on this car... pretty sure I've watched all of them!

[@dsspace1260]

This was a very honest and informative review

[@supaortix8618]

Wow this is some quality content and deserves way more views, keep up the good work!

[@lapchoine6600]

Great review and the new CLA45 is a great sexy looking car. Hoping to see more AMG reviews. And the best thing is having your honest opinion on the review helps a lot for people that are interested in search of their new car.

[@youtoobe169]

I love how the person on the bike in the beginning did a doubletake LOL. By the way, great video and beautiful car!

[@parko1965]

Excellent photography of the car, I was divided on what colour I would like, this video made my mind up. Thanks @AMGMeister

[@Kicker700]

Tons of great info here. Great job!

[@nicnak1608]

Nice review looks sick

[@AlexiGreco]

Excellent evaluation thanks!

[@jonce81]

Great Video, watched it 20 times already.

[@themr2x]

Fantastic review mate

[@JimmyMak]

Great job on the video! Can’t wait for my turn in the driver seat.

[@jedkimmel4731]

First off, I watch all your videos. Super high quality, well thought through, and informative. (Especially E55's help me be less intimidated about working on mine!) But the inner skeptic of me makes me wonder whose car this is. Less reputable KZbinrs post videos of dealership or friends cars which makes me wonder how objective they can be. A disclosure up front of the car source may help us understand the perspective. If it's your car, congrats, and thanks for sharing!

[@AMGmeister]

The vehicle was provided by Mercedes Canada for the week. I mention that in the video description.

[@maurie7068]

Great video

[@mikehawk120]

Great viddy! Any chance we can see the specs on the 2.0 used in The A35?

[@vigilantidola8612]

This is just amazing :) Even the standard non-amg already looks good for me.

[@MS-es9hm]

Thank you Brother!

[@marcleenders6671]

Very good review mine was ordered in this color with the black accents but fear i have to wait until summer

[@chamseddinehmaidi6154]

Wish i could just seein’ it in real life one day 😌🤲🏻 and thanks mercedes AMG for putting my favorite color “Sunny yellow paint” on it 💛🔥what an exterior design specially those eyes “tail lights” 🤯👽my God..thanks for the video Man..🤘🏻

[@eRaness]

you in Miami bro? Ill show you mines and take you for a spin...

[@vadimsbutorins8054]

Can’t wait to watch W205 C63 review 😀

[@jogmindersandhu4485]

Got to see this in person 😎

[@eRaness]

you in Miami? ill show you mines..

[@Kiss__Kiss]

AMGmeister is this the same forged assembly as you find in the GLA45 AMG? Thank you!!!

[@mohdbukhairi7836]

like it. love it. dream car 😍

[@patricksoon85]

Subbed! Great review. I'm really surprised by how bad the Burmeister is for bass. Could this be a manufacturer defect in that particular unit?

[@AMGmeister]

Patrick Soon I don’t think so. If you play music and lift the floor of the trunk the small subwoofer under was working but it was weak. I’m testing the 2020 GLC 43 AMG now and the Burmester sound in the GLC is much better.

[@adogmcdizzle]

I remember when AMG baulked at BMW adding ‘noise enhancement’ into the cabin. I guess they are on board with it now...

[@AMGmeister]

Unfortunately, they are forced to do this by new EU regulations on vehicle noise. The CLA45/A45 are the first models fall under this. Likely most new AMG releases going forward will be quieter on the outside. They've built such a reputation around engine sound, especially with the M156 '63' cars, that they are now resorting to 'noise enhancements' to fill the void. It just isn't the same.

[@Kxji]

@@AMGmeister But there’s nothing an aftermarket exhaust and a tune can’t fix. 😂

[@nickng5857]

Koji Takata or just a resonator delete

[@_Everyone__]

yep, and fake exhaust ports even on newer E63 it's lame, and embarrassing to drive one... just hoping no one notices it.

[@asulsarafic7668]

@Will M you sound salty lmao

[@tonychavez2083]

Seems like a very fun and lively motorcar

[@lyrith2422]

front to rear power distribution ratio range? F:R 10:0~ 5:5? or 5:5 ~ 0:10? or 10:0 ~ 0:10 ?

[@ac.4ce442]

Looking into buying used one of these right now. Even 2019 models with 40k+ miles go for at least 60k euro while the brand new base model starts at 72k euro. Wtf are these prices

[@yousufw8856]

do a M133 Engine Video man

[@YogaFlameTV]

That yellow reminds me of my yellow intergra type r 2001 I sold :( love that yellow paint what do they call it?

[@AMGmeister]

It’s called Sun Yellow

[@YogaFlameTV]

@@AMGmeister nice!! Phoenix yellow 💛 ont he type r .. Will they have the cla45s in USA also?

[@mrisbest]

Bro Mercedes should be paying you for this video!

[@eRaness]

I agree.

[@arevo8702]

Question: which is the most perfect Mercedes Benz amg e55 year in terms of reliability power and options I I watched your video on the e55 but I don't know which gen is best

[@themaddendynasty5099]

2006

[@eRaness]

cla 45 2021. trust me.

[@spike8642]

sooo it has vtec?

[@Dopeboyz909]

Has anyone got this for MSRP?

[@ELWIN225]

Great review. Thanks! I test drove one: it’s super fast but doesn’t have a soul. Not as exiting as real AMGs.

[@thebirdhasbeencharged]

My dream car, hope I can get one this or next year.

[@eRaness]

I have one. DOO IT. TRUST ME.

[@gotmefckedup4781]

@@eRaness how much was everything otd?

[@eRaness]

@@gotmefckedup4781 74k

[@uberpaht]

Does it come with wheels? Or are they optional?

[@eRaness]

negative. it comes with air pump that's it.. lol

[@sv_cheats1970]

Great thing is early ones can be found for 9000€ in Germany

[@KORCORP]

How do people hate on the c43 with a v6 engine which amg has made before and like a tiny hatchback amg branded 4 cylinder... whether or not it was hand made

[@KORCORP]

This is more of a marketing ploy than anything lol

[@haas4262]

I wish the a45s hot hatch came to the US same engine but tinier car!

[@eRaness]

those models are not approved highway safety administration...sadly

[@fengzheng2573]

When will the 45s be available in the US anyone knows?

[@AMGmeister]

My belief is that the 45 S model will not be available in the US.

[@eRaness]

I have a 2021 cla 45 amg, the s won't come to this country due to the Highway safety administration... so I'm taking mines to barbus to make it an s lol

[@benjamingibbs8788]

Bought mine in 22

[@warmturd2279]

Great video, pretty much summed up everything, but theres a few wrongs in here. S model produces 421 HP not 415. The real performance sound is not artificial, it's actual exhaust noise filtered into the cabin.

[@AMGmeister]

Thanks. It's 421 metric PS or 415 mechanical HP. Also, from what I gather from AMG's press statement, it is actual exhaust pulses that are recorded but this is not an active system, rather pre-recorded. The recordings are done at the factory and are played in every 45 car through the speakers. They did a decent job with the sound.

[@AlexHernandez-xh8ei]

Wow it’s crazy what we’re able to do with a 4 cylinder

[@eRaness]

aint it? it acts as a v8 but its not...lol

[@e55amgfan12]

Guess there is a replacement for displacement after all...

[@eRaness]

no displacement here with my car... lol

[@panda007]

The ultimate question, in which you struck my head with a single blow: Base C63 vs fully equipped CLA45?

[@johnguidetti5839]

C63

[@eRaness]

they are all amazing.

[@itguru2037]

C63 is the goat

[@antonfloor344]

So no S for the US?

[@AMGmeister]

Anton Floor Correct.

[@OTRMonk]

Will the s model ever hit the U.S.?

[@NoDreams]

I’m looking at this car, the Nissan Z, or the Audi RS3.

[@Yussnan84.]

"Surprisingly"?... did you expected it to be bad? For that price? Hahaha

[@eRaness]

right lol

[@DKarGarage]

That's crazy 70k for 4cylinder when c43 or 63 is same price

[@eRaness]

I paid 73k for mines. well worth it... they are not all the same price... it all depends on the options

[@bulmear2531]

i need a gt800 by Brabus

[@eRaness]

you got good good taste my man. taking my 45 class to barbus next week

[@eRaness]

check out the gt rocket 900

[@jogmindersandhu4485]

Period

[@MercilessMrBrooks]

Still very disappointed with the exhaust sound. The previous gen was a monster.

[@eRaness]

its better trust me. I had the old one, the class 250 2020 and now I have the class 45 mag 2021. the new one is way much better, now I'm taking it to barbus to make it into a cla45s lol

[@tonyl7286]

What's the point of getting this car new? With taxes, freight, and options it's in 2019 CPO C43 territory. Heck, you can probably get a CPO C63 for the price of one of these new - and those are much better cars than a CLA45.

[@AMGmeister]

Totally agree, if you don't care for all the latest tech features and just want a powerful engine and a slightly bigger car, the C63 is a great option. Haven't driven a w205 C63 yet but I understand why it's been so popular.

[@usernamealreadytaken770]

I’d rather still have this than the C43 but I agree not a used C63.

[@nickng5857]

This will smoke the c63 off the line though, I would only get c63 over this if you must have that v8 sound

[@eRaness]

"what's the point of getting this new car"? you asked... Its my dream car. I turned down a lambo after test driving it cause this cla45 is so much better. period... ppl buy it cause its their dream. its not a competition, its a passion. I love mines.

[@YogaFlameTV]

What wete they thinking nit doing the clas45s in usa? Horrible marketing brandin g decision

[@_Everyone__]

The numbers look good, but it sound so weak. I'd rather have a 10 year old E55 than this one, or 5 year old E63S for the same money actually. though the turbo ruin the V8 sound.

[@jonce81]

9 seconds in, my favourite part when cyclists turns head. 😎

[@rapatti007]

It is 421 hp!!!

[@eRaness]

382

[@rapatti007]

@@eRaness here in Finland and Europe it is 421!!!!!!!

[@eRaness]

@@rapatti007 I know baby

[@Smithy67]

The S has 421 HP

[@ValentinosMr2]

Cla always is going to be a joke!

[@laithisr]

It has the most power 4 cylinder production engine. How is that not impressive? Get off your high horse.

[@nickng5857]

Says the guy that drives a shitty 328i

[@ValentinosMr2]

@@nickng5857 328i is too expensive for me, I'm driving 1987 Ford Fiesta

[@eRaness]

how come?

[@zali9657]

I don't consider it a real AMG. No V8 Not a handbuild Engine

[@AMGmeister]

Z Äli No V8 but they are hand built. This example by Michael Schumann.

[@e55amgfan12]

I'd call it an AMG given engine is handmade in AMG factory. More AMG than a C43 at least...

[@usernamealreadytaken770]

1) This engine is handbuilt 2) There have been handbuilt non-V8 or V12 AMGs in the past such as the C32 and C36 AMGs and those are absolutely real AMGs.

[@pcarfan1676]

It’s a REAL AMG, unlike the C43, etc

[@eRaness]

I have this car. acts like a v8 but its not. plane simple. smokes ...