Is the NEW 2020 Mercedes AMG A35 a REAL performance sedan?

The ALL NEW AMG A35 is here and Mercedes wants the performance enthusiasts to be happy. Under the hood is a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine that is producing 302HP, mated to an 8-speed DCT transmission and power getting to the ground through the 4matic AWD system. On the outside you will find subtle styling cues letting you know that this is an AMG product. On the inside there is a well laid out cabin and a steering wheel taken off of a Formula 1 race car. Is the NEW 2020 Mercedes AMG A35 a REAL performance sedan?
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[@austin9186]

Is it just me or did anyone else not hear it start up🤔😂

[@RaitisRides]

It's quiet

[@maryrobinson4131]

I said the same thing. I never heard it start.. Moonroof/panoramic would seal the deal for me.. Oh, let me finish watching the video..

[@maryrobinson4131]

My bad it has an oversized sunroof.. Just as GOOD!!!

[@davedoja7998]

@@maryrobinson4131 it’s a good buy.. I had the new a-class, currently drive the new cla (this exact spec), and now have one of these coming in about a month.

[@autonewstv86]

*Real ones reach back and pull people up. Props to y’all for the channel recommendations at the beginning* 👍

[@missv108]

Facts!

[@mmahtnart8986]

A combination of Joe Raiti and Doug DeMuro. "THIS!" is "ON THROTTLE!"

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Doug: I wear shorts Joe: I wear them too Doug: I shave my knees Joe: I will skip that till Sunday

[@RaitisRides]

That is really nice of you to say!

[@munozcampos]

Joe you should do a live stream with other auto KZbinrs, ie. Doug demuro. It would definitely bring in more viewers and enthusiasts together in our car world.

[@TheEhTeam04]

Manuel Munoz I’d love to see that too but if I’m not mistaken Doug doesn’t do collabs.

[@theazurapristina]

I never knew😭😭

[@theonlyzohaib]

I love your commitment to bringing us great content especially during these hard times.

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you my friend! You guys deserve the best and I want to bring it to you!

[@dhelpmeoprahwinfrey8438]

You mean germphobic stupid times

[@rico4you]

That has too be one the best looking car dashes! Wow! Surprised how big this A Class! sweet ride Joe...nice full video!!

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one.

[@shawndupree8583]

It's become a routine for me to get off work, come home and watch Joe do a car review.

[@RaitisRides]

I really appreciate you doing that Shawn! I am so glad that I can bring them to you!

[@BlackstarSI]

I’m with you Shawn! 💯

[@douglasanderson9407]

Me too. He's like a friend showing you his car.

[@travismoney2405]

Literally me right now just got home grabbed my IPad now I’m on my 5th video.

[@s5austin_]

Joe I’ve been waiting so long for you to do this review. I really want this car. Perfect timing Joe your the best car reviewer. Joes the 🐐🐐

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Austin. I hope it was worth the wait. The pandemic screwed up the delievery.

[@s5austin_]

Raiti's Rides it definitely was worth it

[@7.62x39-b]

“You can put plenty of twinkies in there” 😂

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share some laughs with you!

[@thelastsamurai5583]

He says in all his review yah depends on the car lol

[@RaitisRides]

@@thelastsamurai5583 Have to have that snack storage

[@sully3900]

I love that car. The silver on black exterior and interior look incredible...the whole dash area looks cool.

[@RaitisRides]

You have great tatse!

[@finom97]

I own an A35. I've had it for over 2 months. I love the handling, throttle, and overall design of a sleeper sports car. $56k is a lot for an A35. My dealer has like 5-6 cars with barely any options, which is what I got. MSRP with no options sets you back 45k territory, and the infotainment system comes standard with apple car play/android auto. When comparing this car with a bmw m240i or an Audi S3, this car just blows the other two out the water.

[@1Nathanc]

How it on gas

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great input from ownership!

[@RaitisRides]

@@1Nathanc Good question!

[@ruizhengli100]

Hey, Im about to get an A35. Just wondering if you gotten the amg ride control sport suspension option or would you recommend of getting it?

[@blue-ck9ns]

But why would you get this instead of a Golf R? 🤔 the R comes with all of the advanced tech standard, same 0-60 times, AWD, and is much cheaper. Adding the standard Golf R tech to this runs you $60k. I understand the A35 has a nicer interior, but I don’t see that interior being worth a $20k difference

[@merc393]

This is just a tease for me, If we had the hatch over here I would have jumped on that ASAP! Nice vid as always!

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you Jacob!

[@nasirsadiqi3656]

ZONK anyone’s brain who buys this for $56k 🙅‍♂️

[@RaitisRides]

LOL

[@yes8032]

Every merc is worth a penny for me

[@nasirsadiqi3656]

george ibrahim good luck with maintenance costs... 2 oil changes every 10,000 miles which costs $100+ for a benz... don’t even get me started on parts 🤦‍♂️I’ll stick to my Altima

[@nasirsadiqi3656]

hiroshima thompson the A class is the retarded little brother of da Mercedes lineup

[@yes8032]

Nasir Sadiqi well thanks atleast I’ll be driving a fun car for now

[@SolaceCity]

Joe is easily one of my favorite car reviewers on KZbin. And the Twinkie and other snack references are always hilarious.

[@desertmike680]

I'm not a fan of Mercedes, however I really like how the turbo is upfront and extremely easy to access and upgrade, if need be. I use to have a 2006 Mazda Speed 6 and that turbo was basically unreachable. Awesome video as usual.

[@RaitisRides]

I really appreciate you sharing your great input and perspective!

[@rmp5s]

"Let's see what it sounds like..." Nothing. It sounds like nothing.

[@alexcoyg3281]

hahahahaa😄

[@SaltyDogPerformance]

Because he didn’t put it in sport mode where the exhaust valves open.

[@cameronreardon6234]

So weird I've been looking at this car the past week and now you made a video about it 😳. Love the videos

[@RaitisRides]

It's a sign Cameron!

[@cameronreardon6234]

@@RaitisRides I just checked my local dealer and they have a A220 amg line for only 29,000 msrp was 47,000 with only 4,700 miles on it

[@MattFeige11]

Hey Raiti the evolution of your Twinkie jokes have been cracking me up thanks for the good work.

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I can keep you laughing!

[@markwanner3633]

Have a C300 now and love it, but trying to figure out an empty nest car for next year. This will be high in my list to check out. I live in a rural area with a lot of twisty back roads, so small, nimble and zippy sounds great.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you Mark!

[@2GR_XSE]

I will be first when you hit a million I promise 😭

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Hector! You are so awesome my friend!

[@duncanmykocinher3831]

I'm surprised you don't have more subscribers you definitely work your ass off with endless content.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man I appreciate you saying that! I take it one car review at a time!

[@moflexmusicinc.6060]

Great looking car, I love Benz put the luxury features and new tech Into there base models but it’s also a great Hauler for Twinkies

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right!

[@HamzaKhan-eq9zd]

Mercedes has been killing it with their new A class and CLA, it looks so darn good and the AMG 35 variants are very interesting. But Joe is killing it more than Mercedes, makes me wanna say Hey Benz follow Joe Raiti

[@RaitisRides]

You are really awesome for saying that! I am so glad that you are part of the Raiti's Rides family!

[@yes8032]

Yea and for people complaining it looks similar for me it doesn’t even look similar

[@jun.5057]

I'm a Korean viewer and watch your videos for improving English lol.

[@douglasanderson9407]

Maybe off topic, but Mercedes always has the most beautiful dealerships. Just really nicely done architecturally. Plus, beautiful car as usual.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so right about that!

[@justinramirez8663]

I want that dash and vented seats in an c-class c63s amg 2020 😤

[@RaitisRides]

I know how you feel!

[@francoa1451]

If your team was hiring would gladly take that opportunity in a instant, seem like an awesome dude to work for

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Franco! I will let you know! That really means a lot!

[@francoa1451]

No thank you Joe for the entertainment & consideration.

[@hubertablake4086]

Great review Joe. Love the look and feel of the vehicle and style. Just not feeling the infotainment iPad style look but overall I have to say Mercedes-Benz has definitely raised the bar with this vehicle.

[@eidolonbreed]

Dang!!! This car is faster than my 2017 Mustang GT!! Very impressive

[@RaitisRides]

I know right! Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@gipsyavenger9829]

Nice design and MB is killing it with the interior. i am not a fan of the wheels at all. Car seemed under-tired as well. The car seemed slow but your reaction says otherwise. Maybe it was just me. Nice work Joe!!

[@shauncampbell969]

😮😮😮What? You got in the back seat? "On Trottle"😀😁😆😂🚀🚀 ( best statement in 2020 ) All the best Shaun of NYC

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Shaun! I appreciate you being part of the Raiti's Rides family!

[@LS1007]

Very sharp! Normally I wouldn’t like a 4 cylinder turbo, especially in an AMG, but at this price I think it’s ok. The front AMG badge could be larger. Overall I give it 4 out of 5 ⭐️’s. Five ⭐️’s for you Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one Larry! Great commentary !

[@LS1007]

Raiti's Rides Thanks man! 🙏🏼

[@gerardov.9716]

Mazda 3 Premium, A class AMG, Audi S3, and BMW M2 CS.👍

[@kiddkrash0684]

Great channel man! I've been loving this content so much I decided it's time for me to support. So I got a hat, and a T-Shirt from your merch Joe! Great job man... Hardest working man on YT!

[@RaitisRides]

Oh wow man! Thanks for being part of the Raiti's Rides family and for helping represent! It means so much to me!

[@brokebentley]

$56k? Is Mercedes smoking crack? What would make me buy this vs a C43 with a twin turbo 6cyl…

[@loganhayes1616]

Can I be your assistant lmao!

[@RaitisRides]

You are awesome Logan!

[@AbdullahHood]

If you’re viewing, liking and commenting then you’re the best type of assistant for Joe and the channel!

[@austin9186]

I had to rewind and turn my volume all the way up to hear it start

[@RaitisRides]

I feel your pain!

[@RemingtonMK]

Got some drift action going at 16:12 👀😂 Giving the viewers the full Raiti's Rides experience 👍🏽

[@RaitisRides]

Oh yeah! No holding back! 😉👍🏻

[@ace-lo1nq]

Would love to see audi r8 v10 compare to nsx from last video

[@RaitisRides]

I will try to get that together!

[@yes8032]

R8 wins no doubt

[@andilemtwana1871]

you just earned yourself a subscriber

[@giovannibenitez7777]

Like right away, watch, and enjoy is my routine

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Giovanni! I appreciate the support!

[@YUFlysofast]

Nice. Thanks man

[@SaltyDogPerformance]

If you want sportier seats, don’t get the ventilated package.

[@blue-ck9ns]

why would you buy this when you can get a Golf R, which comes with more tech, for much cheaper. and the same 0-60 time 🤔

[@amill1563]

Gateway. As in gateway drug?? LoL

[@RaitisRides]

Cars are the best drugs ever!

[@speedtab215]

Raiti's Rides they truly are, that’s why we all can’t get enough

[@RaitisRides]

@@speedtab215 Heck yeah!

[@benwalsh7018]

In the uk we has the a45s and it’s way faster

[@RaitisRides]

You guys are lucky!

[@joskjj3625]

Love your enthusiasm joe Stay safe brother jesus loves you

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for saying that!

[@TshoksOlam]

So close to seeing the A45s here on Raiti's.... Super nice this one.

[@RaitisRides]

I know right! I can almost taste it!

[@DannysDead90]

You are the man!!!

[@yes8032]

Definitely not a bad ride to bad the USA doesn’t get the hatchback but if i had to choose a sedan I’d take the CLA over this

[@RaitisRides]

I think I would go CLA as well.

[@sachemrock]

I drove one of these (A220 not the AMG version) recently as a loaner while my car was being serviced. I was very impressed with the styling and overall quality of the ride and handling of this baby Benz!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that input from your experience!

[@mariowhyte2816]

Nothing like some baby Benz On Throttle tiiiiiiime!!! I like the angry face of this one Joe. Every zonked absolutely deserved. Enough with the fakery Mercedes...and all automakers in fact. If it looks like a vent, let it be a vent or get rid of it! If it looks like an exhaust, for Pete's sake, let it be an exhaust or dump it!!! ...rant over... lol Thanks for the upload Joe!!! #RaitisRides #OnThrottle #ToTheDoorPanel #TwinkiesForDays #OnThrottleAgain #CrownVic #BoyOhBoyOhBoy

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share this AMG with you and for always taking the ON THROTTLE ride with me!

[@adame5238]

These are extremely fun to drive; very nimble. With the upgraded suspension, the handling is top notch.

[@Dr.JSneurosurg]

That’s a nice car to get preowned in 2 years when the price drops 40%

[@coy9898]

I love the future of car tech with huge screens, also I hate gloss black!

[@ep-official1]

The best of all

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man!

[@thegoodman3810]

i like the IS F Sport better

[@RaitisRides]

I had a feeling your would say that!

[@thegoodman3810]

@@RaitisRides LOL you know it

[@yes8032]

The Good man I like this better

[@mmahtnart8986]

Console. Two Subway footlongs side by side. One for you and one for Ms. Lori with extra mayo and the dish rag thrown on (-;

[@RaitisRides]

I like the way that you think!

[@edwardvalivonis23]

That's taco bell boy

[@RaitisRides]

@@edwardvalivonis23 LOL

[@islesfan24]

Nice looking car but I can get a pretty good equipped C43 AMG for $60K after dealer incentives

[@RaitisRides]

I know how you feel!

[@shiladityadas2014]

Great work man! Its not easy to churn out good content with this high frequency. I like the fact that you focus more on real world street use of these cars because that is where people will be driving them most of the time. It would be great if you could conclude your videos with probably a score for these cars in areas such as luxury, performance etc and maybe some comparison of same class cars to help us viewers get a good understanding of how these cars stack up. Cheers!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great feedback and input.

[@shiladityadas2014]

Good Luck ! :)

[@geauxbreezy]

The interior of this car is flawless 😍

[@reynaldocordero4247]

I do believe Thors Hammer is a saying trademarked by Volvo. Volvos DRL are referenced as Thors Hammer. Just a quick car 101.

[@jeffs6090]

Agreed! (XC40 owner here) Especially odd when referencing brake calipers.

[@RaitisRides]

I already knew that man. Thanks.

[@RaitisRides]

@@jeffs6090 I like to be odd

[@reynaldocordero4247]

@@RaitisRides just in case.

[@ryanlittle5312]

Thank you for doing this video, I’ve been so excited! 🙏

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome! I am so excited that I can share it with you!

[@ryanlittle5312]

Thank you so much

[@RaitisRides]

@@ryanlittle5312 You got it!

[@DrBrainrape]

Nice car, but looks like he had more fun In The red Integra GSR

[@antoniocail5608]

I am a fan of the Mercedes AMG Joe one I will park one in my garage

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you are digging this one Antonio!

[@Gallardodreamer06]

My next car and thank you for doing this review we all appreciate it

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome Jeffrey! I appreciate you letting me share it with you!

[@ASUV3323]

What would the MSRP be for this in 2024? Looking into this.

[@vsboy2577]

Looks badass

[@GeraldLaz38]

Now you have driven this A35 and the CLA35........which do you prefer Joe?

[@RaitisRides]

CLA 35

[@lcb4082]

If it was 40-45 grand it be perfect i dont know about pushing 60

[@brandonpetersen2]

I'm always here for the twinkie storage!!

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

Hey Joey R! Another great review, man. I like this little kraut. Love it in black, with that wicked cool steering wheel. As a smaller built JV baseball guy, I would fit quite well. :) JV Johnny

[@RaitisRides]

Hey Johnny! I like the little kraut nickname!

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

@@RaitisRides Thank you for all the really great reviews and car guy entertainment Joey! I really enjoy them and your humor throughout!

[@donaldoc]

Regardless of its size, its a MB, and it's an AMG! Sharp clean body lines, Great Wheels, and Tires, love Black and Chrome, and could use a tad more of the shiny stuff! Awesome powerplant layout, and definitely powerful. 4G, lower than I expected! Interior well designed, and featured! Agree, the seats could use more bolstering! Business side... "Solid" ! You look a little cramped in the back seats. HUD unit, definite plus! Are you aware you had an extra pair of legs and feet with you on the road test? That's a first, I've ever seen that! Great Review, on a fun little package! 👏👏👍👍 Thanks Joe, for bringing the, "A" class, to the channel! 🏁🏁

[@RaitisRides]

What would I do without you Donald! Thanks for sharing your great input with some wonderful laughs!

[@donaldoc]

@@RaitisRides Thank You, it's much appreciated... 👊🤜🤛😁

[@alpappalardi7044]

It’s cute. I use the word cute. Because it resembles a match box car I use to have as a kid .

[@RaitisRides]

I can see that.

[@JaneDoe-ub7xp]

In my opinion there’s a lot of better choices out there than this

[@RaitisRides]

It is nice to have choices.

[@lepe]

Such as?

[@yes8032]

Yea such as? Don’t name any boring car

[@nateg5915]

Does this compete with the M2?

[@yes8032]

Nate G no the m2 is a coupe this is a sedan (edit well technically it does because merc doesn’t have a smaller coupe rather than the c class coupe)

[@Shane-fh4uu]

I mean it's impressive amg is squeezing out that much performance and efficiency out of a inline 4, but for 56k I'd rather go for a m340i with their buttery smooth inline 6. Design and interior of the Mercedes definitely nicer with that huge infotainment display

[@RaitisRides]

I totally can understand where you are coming from.

[@unignostik]

Great review Joe, as always!

[@RaitisRides]

I really appreciate that man!

[@mmahtnart8986]

LOL. I think they over engineered the trunk lid supports (-:

[@RaitisRides]

I know right!

[@realtalk9967]

A mouse carrying an elephant.

[@melvin3r512]

Benz number naming are all over the place now. They just giving the cars any number now...they really need to go back to engine placement naming

[@boblarkin2331]

Very nice, looking car

[@asktiolupe6368]

Clicked on this to see you haha 😂

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Lupe!

[@timothycoyne5874]

Sorry, but an A Class with a hotter 2-liter 4-cylinder engine and AMG badge just seems kind of dumb to me. To me it’s not about whether it’s a ‘real AMG,’ but about value, or lack of it. I can’t imagine MB will sell too many of these.

[@octoman_games]

Mercedes version of a modern Lancer Evo X

[@RaitisRides]

It is close.

[@santiagoluna3599]

I was about to say that except this has a real interior

[@RaitisRides]

@@santiagoluna3599 Good point!

[@geoh8241]

I just don’t like new Benz interior and that shared display for dash meter and infotainment and maps

[@1Nathanc]

Mercedes always makes a great interior no matter the car, this was no different. The MSRP of 56K is a bit much for a compact sedan even that it is an AMG. A starting MSRP of around 40K is more like it.

[@1Nathanc]

At most a starting MSRP of 43k to 45k.

[@joeybrooks5625]

Call it what you want but this is just a cla250 with a tune. Not an AMG.

[@RaitisRides]

That is a great point!

[@peg38]

HI BRANDON CLARK HOW ARE YOU DOING, GOT YOUR IP & REPORTED IT TO MY FRIENDS AT THE FBI - oops better wipe your hard drive - oh BTW I WRITE CODE FOR GOOGLE ALPHABET DAARPA - be wise troll

[@connorrawlins4593]

Hey Joe, great video. GLE 53 maybe? Would love that

[@RaitisRides]

I will track one down for you Nonnor.

[@kimojoseph8057]

Joe that a very nice 👍 car 🚗 the interior is cool 😎 and the armrest open like the b29 enola gay I can’t believe it joe and the color is I in a million that video was amazing 😉 keep doing the good work and give it up to crown 👑 Vic Lori your team and you 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉👑👑👑👑👑👑👑🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏👏👏👏👊👊👊👊👊👊👊🤴🤴🤴📸📸📸📸🎥🎥🎥🎥📷📷📷📷😊😊😊😊💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💺😉😉😉😉😉

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for being so great.

[@salahalawadhi5623]

It's very nice that you gave a nice extra details about the car and it's class.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that!

[@jbizzle2232]

56k 🤣 hell nah, this should be 35k max man I can get a Camry with all the same things minus the Benz logo

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Enjoy your Camry then, in Europe everyone will buy Mercedes over Toyota exept LandCruiser Prado

[@jbizzle2232]

Edward Valivonis if I slapped a Mercedes logo on a Prius people would buy it 🤣 I guess they like being suckas over there

[@edwardvalivonis23]

@@jbizzle2232 people buy Mercedes not because of the badge you can put Mercedes logo on any car you wish, it wont turn into Mercedes

[@kromahj]

@@edwardvalivonis23 why they buy it for? all the tech on that car the new camry xse have it, even hyundai sonata have more tech then benz 😁😁😁😁

[@edwardvalivonis23]

@@kromahj thanks for reminding me

[@andybai5168]

Get in there Lewis... oh sorry, get in there Joe! Also love the Canada snow joke at the end of the video lol

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Andy! You are so great!

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Lewis?🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@1theblacksheep]

Is it comfortable for long trips?

[@vinaysaran]

Wonderful review....👍from india

[@robloxiandino4454]

This is a nice value at least compared to To other mercedes

[@RaitisRides]

That is a very good point!

[@KaidudeHasanSarfaraz]

If you don’t remove the muffler after buying this you might as well buy a camry.

[@santiagoluna3599]

AMG A35, the covert mafia car

[@RaitisRides]

I know right! LOL

[@America2Monaco]

I dont consider this as a real AMG car. It has the same power as a W202 C43 which is 25 year olds now. AMGs need to have a MINIMUM of 450hp at this point.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

My first Mercedes sedan! Nice video Joe.

[@eds1012]

Here for the zonks 😌

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Eddie!

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Nets on front seats will go as zonk

[@RaitisRides]

@@edwardvalivonis23 you know me well.