Pure Sound! AMG A35 driving through the forest - loud Pops & Crackles 💥 POV Driving Experience 🏁

🙋🏽‍♂️ Join me for a spirited drive in a Mercedes-AMG A35 4matic (2020 - pre current facelift) and look over my shoulder as we enjoy the car's sound, performance and grip. The open panoramic roof offers not only a fantastic view of the outside, but enhances the sound experience by a big margin. Pops, crackles and bangs become louder and more "metallic" and the big turbo can be heard compressing air at high pressure.
🎥 I've included some outside views that we filmed that same day to make this short, immersive driving experience even more enjoyable and gripping. See the car jump, hear how the car prepares to do a "race start" and fathom the ripping sound when doing late up shifts.
🎧 Be sure to wear headphones!
🕵️‍♂️ A little note for the keen reader: Comment a short message if you're seeing this, and you'll get a (really) good chance at some AMG merch that I'll be raffling off for the 200 subscriber special I'm planing to do.
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#exhaustsound #launchcontrol #racestart #povdrive #cla35 #aclass #mercedesamg #sportscar #drivingexperience

[@FAAAAK333]

Its really nice car I'm planning to buy this exact model or a cla

[@nickrodnooriafshar8599]

Does any1 know if the new facelifted version of this car still make the same exhaust notes and sounds ?? This is bangin hopefully they haven't nerfed it...

[@babyamg]

They did actually. Significantly. Pops and bangs are noticeable reduced, but sound overall seems to be only slightly nerfed.

[@nickrodnooriafshar8599]

@@babyamg aaah yeah i thought they would have at least the exhaust pipes are real ! Thats the main reason i went from deciding to get the cheaper base a sedan to the amg one shame it wont sound as good as it used to but hey real exhaust > fake chrome tips

[@PlayStationHJH006]

Nice car, enjoying mine 🎉

[@babyamg]

Glad to hear! The car is amazing for what it is. Superb value for money. 💸

[@Lee-rf2ov]

I don't deny it is great value for money and look absolutely stunning inside, but to see that this is now what we call "hot hatches" obviously this one may be a fastback but I mean the A35, A45, Golf R, S3 etc. There aren't many real hot hatches like back in the day in what I mean by that is * FWD *N/A *Cheap *Little to no safety modules to stop you feeling like you are on the edge of your ability And most importantly MANUAL Gearbox's

[@babyamg]

@@Lee-rf2ov Ahh, I see. Yeah, you're absolutely right. This would actually be a great topic to discuss in a video. The upside is that you can absolutely rip through winding roads without too much experience. This car is insanely beginner-friendly, safe and filled to the brim with "nanny" systems to keep you from hitting the ditch. No joke, I can safely "drift" this when it rains. Regarding the FWD feel, that's mostly not there, which I personally like, but I get why that would be something one would want. The only "hope" in that regard are the usual Asian manufactures, but even the new GR Toyota's don't match your description afaik.

[@Lee-rf2ov]

@@babyamg Yeah I get what you mean, It's definitely a huge topic for discussion. First time I drove my Uncles S2000 when I was 18 I almost lost it in a shift from 1st to 2nd on harsh acceleration because I was to used to having a modern first car assisting me when abusing it

[@CharlieMayhew-jq7iv]

Is it stock? Stock exhaust and sound?

[@babyamg]

Yes & yes 🙌🏼

[@CharlieMayhew-jq7iv]

@@babyamg sounds so nice for a 4 cyl, gonna be getting one in October. Do u rate them?

[@babyamg]

I'd not buy it as a daily driver - 19" rims and the sporty suspension make it a very harsh drive + the double clutch just isn't tuned for everyday (short) driving and is way to jerky for that. As a second car to have fun, I'd rate it 8.5 / 10. Curve speed is incredible, as well as the violent race start, but the HP / KG performance immediately suffers noticeably when you have passengers in the car.

[@CharlieMayhew-jq7iv]

@@babyamg oh really? As I’m only 20 this would be my only car, so you’re saying it isn’t good in that aspect?

[@babyamg]

Absolutely. The A35 easily beats the competition from Audi and BMW in sporty, dynamic driving. But that makes it suffer the most from a "harsh ride". The AWD system works in your favour when cornering hard, but fails to handle simple every scenarios properly. Turn to mich when parking, and your front left/right wheel will start to "jump" because of the missing ratio difference on the front axis. You would't daily a GT3 RS, right? Same thing. You'd get a RWD Carrera. If you absolutely want to try and daily it, active suspension is a must, and I'd option the cheaper 18" rims with more "normal", "comfier" tires. You can find info on that online. For example, Pirelli PZeros are known to add to the harshness, but my A35 is specced purely for curve-performance, so comfort doesn't matter to me. I daily a diesel W205 C-Class, which blows the A out of the water in pretty much any category except infotainment. Do a proper test drive of at least 3 hours before going for it - but keep in mind to "reward" that dealer with a purchase later down the road.

[@Lee-rf2ov]

This is sad to see how modern hot hatches have become

[@babyamg]

What exactly do you mean mate? How have they become? This is my first compact car AND my first sports car, so I don’t have anything to compare this to.

[@papapamamama40]

​@@babyamg Dont worry mate this is the typical answer of many "petrol heads" who cant afford to buy it so they complain about it :). I have a CLA45S and im with you, its just a fantastic sport car! cheers!

[@babyamg]

@@papapamamama40I Dont take offense. There’s always the option of buying a used car that meats yesteryears subjective criteria of “fun” and being an engaging drive.

[@derisch4669]

crap ...IONOS 5 N rulez !!!!!!

[@babyamg]

Pretty sure you’re talking about the Ioniq 5n. Not sure these two cars are comparable, but hey, whatever makes you happy is what you should go for 🏁🔋🔌

[@erncpp]

stock exhaust with opf?

[@babyamg]

Yes! 🙌🏼

[@erncpp]

@@babyamg sounds great currently in between with a 60k km 2020 m2 comp and 10k km 2021 cla35

[@candyman3108]

@@erncppi love Mercedes-Benz, I have a 2018 C300. But man, it’s Not up to a debate, M2 competition is in a different league (better sound, performance, driving experience). My vote would be the BMW.

[@Chappati]

Whats OPF bro

[@babyamg]

Particulate filter in the exhaust. It’s bad for sound and some go ahead and „delete“ it by physically removing it and adjusting the cars software to the change.