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Great New Technology & MB-AMG Excellence
glineberry, 07/22/2014
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA45 AMG 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
This car's engine represents exceptional technology. The sound is quite different from the V-8 AMG CLK55 I had before. Not as deep. This one definitely lets you know it's a turbo....get on boost and it's amazing. No appreciable turbo lag! I wanted AMG performance with 4Matic in an efficient package....I am not disappointed. Brakes, suspension and handling are also exceptional. Took about 7 months after I ordered it for the car to arrive....worth the wait.
Great Second Car, beware if you daily
Jake, 04/12/2022
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA45 AMG 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car is incredibly interesting, and great if you want the cheaper AMG with the more updated styling. However, this car is very niche and definitely test it out and read a LOT of reviews before you decide to go ahead and buy. This car is really, really bad if you do a lot of driving and go on long trips. The sports seats - both the standard and upgraded seats, are really a big compromise when it comes to long drives. After about 45 minutes, my back seriously started to hurt and it became very uncomfortable. The MPG is actually pretty good, and you can get 26-30 on highway driving, which is pretty decent. But really not a road trip car. The back seats are mediocre. It'll be snug for people 5'5 - 5'6. It's basically emergency seats at that point. Also, if you're above 6'3, DO NOT BUY THIS CAR! You will not fit in the drivers seat, the seats will hug you and your hair will brush the ceiling of the car. Seriously. If you're tall, get in the car before you decide to buy. Tech is mediocre, and outdated, and interior is relatively bland. There's some nice smooth finishes depending on what package is on the car, but is full of buttons from the previous generation. This really isn't a tech focused car at all. The car is good for bad elements like rain or snow because AWD 4MATIC, but it's not something you can feel as safe and secure in like Subaru AWD or Audi Quattro. It can still be driven in these conditions, just keep careful. Reliability is mediocre. Things like oil changes require special tools and a process that is not normal for any other car. Because it's an AMG, you should be buying it knowing that any repairs or maintenance are gonna be pretty expensive. If you plan on buying any of these used, make sure there's a solid maintenance history and checkups, or you're gonna be going into debt if you buy a car like this. It's not a problem-every-week kinda car, but you should know when maintenance or a problem shows up, it'll be at least a few hundred dollars to fix it. The price is definitely a selling point for this car, as it's a pretty affordable AMG, but maintenance and repairs will blindside those who scraped the money together. However, this car is a blast to drive. The pops and bangs on downshifts are great, and it's personally the best 4 cylinder when it comes to sound. It feels zippy, and it can handle itself on the track or on twisty backroad runs. It feels secure, and it's a car you can really trust when you start to push it. It is 100% an AMG car with the way it drives in spirited ways, and one could almost forgive all its shortcomings when you really drive it around. Overall, this has been an awesome car to own for a couple years. It was an absolute blast to drive it around, and the acceleration and performance truly put a smile on my face. It's the sort of car where you look forward to driving it to work or the store. But is it fit to be a daily? No. This car would go excellently with something like a Prius that you can drive on long trips and not have back pains. This is 100% not a daily driver because of its lack of tech and VERY uncomfortable seating.
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The AMG working people can afford
abndoc73, 07/06/2014
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA45 AMG 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
This car is great to drive and brings a smile to my face every time I start it up. Yes, the ride is firm and with 355 hp you need to feel that. But, driving on the autobahn at 140mph you have no issues taking turns.
Awesome
pothmer, 06/17/2014
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA45 AMG 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
Happiness is AMG. Love this car. Never had an AMG before, so can't compare it to other AMG's. Had a BMW M3 (sweet car) and this is better. (RWD super cars are undriveable in snow. Unless you get high-performance snow tires--then they are tanks...except that one time when you hit throttle on a wintry turn, rear wheels slide out, plant themselves into a curb and the axle breaks). But Mercedes has 4matic (which is a technical term 4magic; or "hand of God" if you don't believe in magic). The CLA45 has 4matic, 4 doors, 355hp and 332 lb ft. Torque.
Amazing car for the money
Mihram Kendrick, 04/06/2017
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA45 AMG 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned several sports cars e46 m3, e92 m3, Carrera. I think in terms of fun factor this car beats all. Amazing exhaust notes, superb acceleration and handling. Nice interior quality and comfort.
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Best Care I've owned
J. Philipp Othmer, 02/10/2016
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA45 AMG 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is flat-out amazing. Everything I'd wanted and hoped this car to be was present. In spades. First, however, is "the ache" for "what you want..." I'd characterize this as "the mainstream model...just not being enough." So, among segment players, that'd be Audi A4, BMW 328i/x, Mercedes C250 or C300; Volvo S60. I'd also include the "next step up," e.g. base A6, BMW 5 series, Mercedes E350; (maybe Volvo S80 re: size). The characteristic lacking is they feel under-powered. And so, for those who feel similarly, the car gods created the Audi S4/ S6; or 3.0 A6. There's BMW 335's/535's, and (was only C350..2 door in 4matic in US).... The gap and emptiness in the heart filled to over-flowing is "all the functionality" of the base series above, but with >300hp (in smaller car); 4 doors, AWD, space--and just performance, driving dynamics, exhiliration. The AMG CLA45 just rules. -- Power for price point: WoW. Its beyond BMW 335; instead in range of M3. And its a Mercedes. They give you free day AMG racing academy if you buy one new; but its worth the 1K in education and perspective out-of-pocket. If you're like the "rest of the world," and "just happen to not be cross-shopping other AMG's" and be disappointed it doesn't sound like a V8/V12 gas guzzler's of old...don't be. CLA45 is right in the middle of the pack with the other AMG's. Still can't believe how hard they had us drive the whole fleet of AMG's. Didn't know you could drive cars that hard. Would never drive my own that hard---but nice to know you could!
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Perfect sports car
Max, 06/15/2018
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA45 AMG 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned 2008 M3 and 2012 Porsche Boxter S. My current car has been 14 CLA45. It beats them all in terms of ride quality. It is so quick and agile. It launches fast. In comfort mode, it turns into a great daily commuter. Make sure to get it with AMG exhaust. Head turner for sure!
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Excellent sports car
Bill, 08/23/2018
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA45 AMG 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Coming bmw 335i and e46 m3, this is my second mercedes. I had 2006 e500 before. Cla45 amg exceeded my expectations. It is fast, very quick at low rpms, great handling - make sure to change the stock tires with michelin performance ones. The interior is great and comfortable. Larger than a coupe but sportier than a 4 door. AMG exhaust is a must. I love it after owning it over a year.
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jj, 04/07/2022
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA45 AMG 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
wheel alignment front camber on these cars cannot be adjusted be prepared to change front tyres every 15000 miles...shocker..