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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@ProjectHazy]

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

[@rounakchoudhury4857]

How is it running now if you still have it?

[@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

[@lyamschimmel]

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

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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?

[@kenntillado1319]

Nice Review. I love it.

[@ECPP]

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

[@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..

[@darrylphillips6301]

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

[@youngnturnt8554]

How much is it to fill up ?

[@AlphabetBoxing]

Hows the reliability, im more concerned with the electrical than the motor. Going to see a 2020 tomorrow

[@darrylphillips6301]

@@youngnturnt8554 cost me $50 for full tank

[@darrylphillips6301]

@@AlphabetBoxing so far no electrical issues but I've only had it for about 6months. Older CLA 2014, 2020s are much more refined I can imagine lol

[@Prince1911_]

@@darrylphillips6301do you think the 2020 CLA 250 is better than the 2020 c300 coupe? And why?

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@mr.h.8363]

This car definitely needs to be performance tuned!

[@pickeringhome4240]

Love the yellow color on this!

[@adamhaqeemi676]

How about this car's reliability?

[@artjuarez3274]

Great Machine

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@ricklane8554]

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

[@mrsupperman2678]

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

[@ECPP]

I certainly will do a review very soon

[@Sydefx115]

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

[@Prince1911_]

So tomorrow I’m scheduled to pick up my 2020 c300 coupe from the Mercedes Benz Dealership. I have the cash in hand but haven’t signed anything. Basically, I can choose another car tomorrow if I want. I’m on KZbin looking at comparison videos and just wanna make sure I make the right choice. It’s either gonna be the 2020 c300 coupe (30k miles) or the 2020 CLA 250 4matic coupe (this same car in this video; 24k miles). This would be my first Benz (only had Toyotas and Hondas my whole life). Just wanted to know which car of the two you’d suggest for a first timer? Thanks, all.

[@ECPP]

That's a tough choice. You may want to see my latest channels video of "How Much Punishment......." Check it our.

[@scottknoll2748]

Mark you know I'm leaning towards the Mercedes

[@ECPP]

Hi Scott, which model specifically?

[@thomashelm6931]

Merry Christmas!

[@ECPP]

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

[@3333ferret]

Great video

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much

[@tunnelvisionrevs7395]

I love your content 🤙🏽 but bmw is life

[@ECPP]

Thanks a lot

[@tunnelvisionrevs7395]

@@ECPP sure thing. keep it coming ✨

[@niiadjei3155]

What's the name of your sunglasses???

[@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

[@MyCatIsSmarter]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@seunlive]

What Model is the CLA 250

[@rayj102]

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

[@a88888888a]

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

[@ECPP]

Moderate

[@WeNeedJesus_]

@@ECPP why moderate?

[@IAmTracyReady]

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

[@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.

[@muziclearance1320]

Can you please make a video about A250 sport

[@dg6600]

Do a video on a w216

[@ECPP]

For sure

[@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.

[@nenaaservantes801]

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

[@chadhaire1711]

NO

[@theitaliangermanguy]

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

[@ECPP]

True

[@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

[@9cop]

What year is this car?

[@mistiscales3423]

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

[@PeterSchneemann]

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

[@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 😆

[@bretchampion1037]

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

[@ECPP]

Old school can sometimes be good though

[@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

[@nicolaspardey9172]

1:31 difference with almost all Audi

[@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

[@rathkhan1114]

Main question is cla 250 is it reliable?

[@chadhaire1711]

NO German car after 4 years

[@LandoRAG]

​@chadhaire1711 that's a lie. A German car is for a person that wants to give them a German care. If you can take care of the car how it was though about it can last more than 8 year. 100%

[@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 😢😮

[@icm65]

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

[@ECPP]

The power is relatively moderate

[@mariobelaire]

Wym

[@ellokotony3096]

2011-2013 is good

[@mightyvideos1351]

7:10

[@scottknoll2748]

I'm 5'7'

[@ECPP]

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

[@SK-lt1so]

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

[@JuniorLexus6692]

LMAO!🤣🤣🤣🔥🔥

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@harajukujay1]

Cheap???

[@diegoalbertolondonoquiceno2176]

En español por favor

[@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

[@michaelmoran3372]

Very sub-luxury interior.

[@Foxie635]

"cheap" lol

[@ECPP]

Cheers

[@scottstewart8737]

This dude shouldn’t do these videos

[@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

[@sopranofilms2744]

CHEAAAAAAP😂

[@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

[@DJREMIII]

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

[@DJREMIII]

less plastic interiors too!

[@freezee7547]

Stick to Toyota Corolla!

[@ECPP]

Basic and simple

[@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?

[@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