Used 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 35 Consumer Reviews

Name: 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Review
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Rating: 3.0 (2 reviews)

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Good and bad both

Kabir Chaudhry , 05/22/2021

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 35 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)

15 of 18 people found this review helpful

This car is good looking, amazing fast machine which would always push my adrenaline to a next level, though I would not recommend buying as the suspension is way too stiff on the CLA 35, it would make you feel every small bump on the road. I got the 19 inches wheel, I suggest Mercedes not to offer more than 18’s on this car as my 19 incher’s are bent due to all the road conditions even after being very careful with the bumps. All this leads to rattling noises in the car my sunroof / door panels was fixed a lot of times but the rattling wouldn’t stop coming back, this is really irritating which is why not buying this car would save you a lot of trips from the service centre

Safety: 4 out of 5 stars

Technology: 5 out of 5 stars

Performance: 4 out of 5 stars

Interior: 5 out of 5 stars

Comfort: 2 out of 5 stars

Reliability: 2 out of 5 stars

Value: 3 out of 5 stars

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My 5th Mercedes, my first AMG

Sean , 10/26/2021

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 35 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Having owned (leased) 5 other Mercedes, I was ready to step it up to the AMG line. No, it’s not “a real AMG” as it doesn’t have a hand built engine, but the 302hp is just enough to put a smile on your face. The styling of this car is outstanding. I have 19in black wheels but swap them out during the winter. The ride is a bit harsh but I’m not one who buys cars for the ride quality, as it’s a proper sports car. Interior and tech is crazy cool, although I “set it and forget it” and don’t really play around with all the features. MPG is great, i average 24. The only con is the transmission. I had the same Dual Clutch 7 speed in my 2014 CLA and didn’t like it. Same for the CLA35. It’s jerky, especially from a dead stop. There’s a noticeable lag before the clutch engages and the shifts can get confused, hesitating at times. Still does the job though. I’m used to the odd behaviors at this point. One other oddity was a random glitch in the software. While driving on the highway for over an hour, the car suddenly wouldn’t downshift and barely accelerated. In 4th gear it wouldn’t upshift. I pulled over, shut it off, waited 5 minutes and started it up again. The problem hasn’t occurred since. The dealership said unless a light pops on it was probably just a computer issues and turning it off/on again would solve it. Not very encouraging but like I said, it hasn’t happened again. And that was 7 months ago. It’s funny how you can get used to driving a fast(er) car. When I first got it I was blown away by its speed. No it’s just “ok” and I find myself wanting the CLA45 when my lease is up. We shall see. Overall, this is the perfect “starter AMG” that will seduce you quickly.