2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Overview
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Vehicle
CLA 250 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
Review
This is not going to try to explain that the least expensive Mercedes Benz is comparable to better cars I've owned. I think the reasons why you'd pick this car over it's competition (A3, 228i) are mostly a matter of personal taste and priorities. In this case, attractive lines and styling and a terrific stereo. Their Premium package adds a lot of the must-have features in my opinion, so that's probably something to consider. Driving the car is a disappointment- the transmission shifts are rough, seat comfort is poor, and it picks up a lot of road noise. This is a car for someone that does not enjoy driving as much as how they look driving. Back seats are useless, no coat hook, no headroom and no legroom. Fit and finish are not up to par - you know you are in a cheap car after diving it around for a while. The hope perhaps is that you would be so distracted with the odd and obnoxiously large info-screen that seems to be a design afterthought, and admittedly a great stereo. If I were 19, this is a good car. Can you get a loaded VW TDI or Mustang for the less money? Yes of course. Is a 228 or an A3 more fun to drive - yes.
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Available Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 2015 Submodel Types: Sedan, CLA45 AMG, AMG CLA 45, CLA 45 AMG
Available Trims: CLA 250 4MATIC, CLA250 4MATIC, CLA250, CLA 250, CLA45 AMG, AMG CLA 45, CLA 45 AMG
Exterior Colors: Night Black, Cirrus White, Mountain Grey Metallic, Polar Silver Metallic, Jupiter Red, Lunar Blue Metallic, Cosmos Black Metallic, Cocoa Brown Metallic, Northern Lights Violet Metallic, Universe Blue Metallic, designo Magno Polar Silver
Interior Colors: Black leatherette, Black leather, Beige leatherette, Ash leatherette, Sahara Beige leatherette, Black leatherette/suede, Nut Brown leather, Crystal Grey leatherette, Brown leather, Black w/Red Stitching leatherette/suede, Black/Red Cut leather, Ash Grey leather, Sahara Beige/Black leather
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Aux Audio Inputs, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Post-collision safety system, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, AWD/4WD, Back-up camera, Heated seats, Pre-collision safety system, Upgraded Stereo, Remote Start, Sunroof/Moonroof, Upgraded Headlights, Navigation, Blind Spot Monitoring, Keyless Entry/Start, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Parking sensors, Leather Seats, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATED_MANUAL, AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, front wheel drive
