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Used 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Consumer Reviews

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Engine on fire

Mannyrn3 , 12/08/2019
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA 45 AMG 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

My 2015 mb cla 250 engine burned. Mechanic said due to small water outside the engine that causes hydro lock mulfuction and the engine on fire. I never drove into a deep water. Never buy a Mercedes Benz again. I was happy with my Lexus right now.

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5 out of 5 stars

Sharp Car

RegularGuy, 08/22/2022
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA 250 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Looks very sharp, I’ve received multiple compliments over the years. The 18” wheel upgrade is WELL worth it in this department. Drives very well in snow and heavy rain. Does lack acceleration. Was surprised how big the trunk was, fits 2 sets of golf clubs. The back seat pretty much non-existent, however if needed, you can fit 2 adults uncomfortably for short rides. FYI, I’m 6’3” and loved the car.

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4 out of 5 stars

Bought new, traded 18 months later

MaGr, 01/06/2018
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA 250 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Overall very satisfied. Safe, plenty of power but had I known a 37K was worth about 22k for trade in on new 18 months after purchase, I would have looked harder at an Accord V-6.

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4 out of 5 stars

.cla250 is a girl car

Polis, 11/12/2015
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA 250 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
7 of 23 people found this review helpful

It has a peculiar effect on women. They settle in to those bucket seats, take in the standard M. B interior then they go MMMM! Like someone just hugged them. Im not kidding I have seen it happen a few times, starting with my wife. It is smaller than most MB models and women fit in to it better. The styling is good too, a couple of times pepole just passing by have said, "Pretty car" ! I always sit in that very adjustable front seat, set to my personal positions so it fits me well too. What I look for is that 0-60 in in 6.3 pickup. That is from the dual clutch robot manual transmission. This thing is faster off the line than most cars. I have not had the chance yet to see if the top end is really 150 like they say. So women like the styling and I like the performance. A great car for the price. After I became disabled I traded my wife for it. I drive her SUV because it is handi capable and she has the cla250 now. She loves it.

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3 out of 5 stars

Visually Stunning but that is all

Nikki, 03/06/2023
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA 250 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

We just bought this car used with 50k miles. The only good things I have to say about it, are the car is a quite nice to look at, and the interior is roomy, and maybe I will throw in it is tight around corners. Other than that it is not great. Every bump it takes you can feel through your soul. The car has no pickup off the get go. The non touch screen is ridiculously clunky. Does not feel like a luxury car whatsoever.

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