Mercedes CLA vs Mercedes A-Class Sedan Review - What's the difference?
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- čas přidán 12. 06. 2024
- Mercedes-Benz have released two cars which, if they aren't parked side-by-side, you might struggle to tell the difference between them.
Luckily, Ashley Oldfield from Cars.co.za forced Ciro De Siena to make a video covering this exact topic.
And so, here we go, a detailed review of these two cars which have the same engine, same gearbox, same chassis and same interior. They do differ on price, with the CLA listed at R37 000 more than the A-Class Sedan.
If you can hang around for 8 minutes, Ciro will give you our opinion on which one you should buy. Or you could just skip to around the 7:30 mark if you're pressed for time.
0:00 Intro
1:19 Engine, Power & Torque Specs & Pricing
2:10 Mercedes CLA vs. A-Class Sedan Ride Quality
2:47 Mercedes A-Class Sedan Overview
3:23 Wheelbase Design
3:56 Exterior Design
4:57 Mercedes A-Class Sedan Interior Spec & Design
6:14 Backseat and Passenger Space
6:58 Buyers Advice & Conclusion
7:48 Outro - Auta a dopravní prostředky
If you can’t tell the difference between the two just by looking at them get another job you can actually do
Yeah it is hella obvious.
Exactly what I was thinking! Especially from the back they are two completely different cars!!
😂💯
You didn't get the jokes did you?
CLA all the way! Frameless doors and sloping roofline.
less head space in the backseat
@@Lia-ij4mg it isn't even that bad for me and my friends tho
Cla looks good but A class is cheaper and more practical. More boot space in the A class and more head room in back seats.
@@larpy No, the boot is bigger in the CLA
@@larpy boot is more in cla
My brother just ordered the A-class, and me the CLA. We just watched this video together…awkward silence at the end 😂
Hahahahaha
Slightly confused......spends 8 minutes saying there’s hardly any difference the 2 then compares the a class to a Toyota Corolla and recommends the CLA!! 😂
the man is a clown
plus the huge price difference.
@@muhammedkeser7064 its not a “huge price difference“... they’re cars
You're not the only one. To compare it to a Toyota corolla is an insult.
Never compare a Toyota to a Mercedes period clown ass c
Had a choice for both. Settled for A class saloon. The CLA looks better, but, the headroom in the back is poor compared to A saloon. So due to my personal circumstances I opted for the saloon. The front seats with the moulded headrests are uncomfortable after a time in the CLA as well. Had the saloon car for 6 months, and it's fabulous.
Did u get with amg line ? I’m buying 2020 used for either and I’m stuck between which one to choose
@@datway3582 What did you go for? Im looking at the 2022 amg prem plus but the A class has caught my eyes more than the CLA. Not a fan of the back of the CLA plus not worth the extra £ in my opinion if i can't tell the difference with interior
@@happyhero1093 Im waiting till September because used luxury vehicles are really going down in price right now man! Been watching the markets daily on a class and benz! But yo i LOVE the back of the CLA and hate the A class back LOL, cla is like mini cls to me with badges removed & a class reminds me of a nissan sentra! Also i got some second opinions and they say the A class is a bitch car, Since then ive seen young girls driving them in my area, Although A class i still love… Get AMG pkg 100% if u go for A class, A class has better space in back than cla too, interior specs are identical
@@datway3582 Hi and thank you for such a detailed response. Feels like you know your cars. Yes i can agree on the spacing at the back compared to the CLA just cos the CLA is more of a coupe slopping downwards. They are both nice and hard to split them really! What makes you think the second hand prices are going down? Here in the Uk they seem to not have moved at all. Still very high as new cars are still either not behind delivered on time, extended or recalled due to faults etc.
@@happyhero1093 No problem! Really? Well I am in north america, Canada. Here we have had a huge drop in tesla already and in last month mercedes prices are going down aswell! In UK the A class is much more reasonable… half my family is out there, Size for the roads is perfect also Hatch back version is extremely common out there man. Here car prices are expected to go down 10-30% by end of year
Another great video! Thank you to your colleagues who suggested it, been waiting for this comparison
Being from the UK I didn’t even know seat coolers are a thing. Heated seats on the other hand...
The fact that this was filmed in Cape Town makes me miss South Africa so much. I love this amazing country which is blessed with so many natural gifts.
I bought A200 sedan and im really happy with the purchase
CLA is a baby CLS
Malusi Mvundla told my friend to buy a CLA AMG spec so then she can look like she’s got a CLS without having to waste a shit ton of money. The CLS is a rip-off in my opinion though, that’s why I would rather have a CLA.
huh!? when I can save money on a car that's bigger in the back I'd go with the A sedan ANY DAY
Besides the frameless windows, don't know how you missed that the A-Class sedan has its rear number plate on its boot lid whereas the the CLA has it on the bumper.
Cla is made in Hungary , A class saloon Is made in Germany , A class with the amg line & night pack added its the better car all round
They assemble it in Hungary but not every part of it is made there
Thank you for the information
3:03 watching this video in 2024 is so insane when you consider the prices of these car today. 4 years ago they were in the 500s, today they’re in the 800s.
I have been wondering about this ever since I saw there would be an A-class sedan.
I think I have an old german magazine which already wrote about an A-class sedan. I figured this ended up being the CLA though.
Thank you Thank you Thank you
I definitely found this video at the right time, my choices are exactly the 2, even in colour.
Thanks for an informative video!
We're so glad it was helpful!
Can't believe I have been watching carwow for over a year now when theres local channel that is just as good
AdmiralXolo nobody has as much personality as Matt
Both carwow, cars.co.za channels are good
Cannot compare this channel to carwow, matt is close to untouchable!!!
Damn, guys need to look around youtube more and you'll realise what a tosser Matt from Carwow has become, Far better content out there. Ciro is amongst the best as well.
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ganjabobby i agree with most of them, except shmee is by far the most annoying person to both listen to and look at. second ONLY to vehicle virgins.
Most will buy the A Class hatch and the CLA as a sedan.
I was really hoping to get an A250 or A220 sedan, but opted for a Stinger. Maybe I can get an A45s/CLA45s in a few years when it depreciates to like 50%
@@negativegains4883 In the US maybe. The depreciation is not as bad in South Africa.
Yeeeeees!!!... The legendary "Hello" from Ciro, been sooo long...
Whats the background soundtrack from 10secs into the video?
Please can you do a video of the new Mazda 3 sedan vs the Subaru Impreza? Pricing-wise the top-spec Impreza sits right in between the top two trims of the Mazda, making it quite an interesting choice for buyers when considering which each of the three offers.
You should have worn black T-shirt while driving black Car and White Tshirt while driving the white one.
It would have helped the viewers better and also had been a better promotion.
I bought the A220 in America about a year ago and I love it. It gets a ton of compliments.
Have you had any problems yet?
Have you had any problems yet?
What colour?
After your video I decided to buy A200 sedan and thanks for your work.
I'd get the more practical sedan but in black, and put the 40k saving towards worthwhile etras like multibeam LED headlights (18k) the big display (10k) the factory towbar (11k) and advanced sound upgrade (4k). Oh and I checked and the A sedan is a larger car than the w203 C class of the early 2000's.
Went for the A200 Sedan in Portugal.
The CLA looks just a little bit better but with a great spec (and I specked the hell out of mine) you're looking at a 10.000€ price difference. Yes the base difference is around 8000€ but the optional are also more expensive on the CLA (paint, for instance).
Could not justify the money difference, so happy with the choice for now. Transitional car either way
7:34 (Important part)
Thanks for detailed review. Location is very picturesque, full of greenery, which city is this ? 👌👌
Around Cape town
@@thegreatafrican3367 beautiful
There’s lots of differences between them, I had a 70 plate A class swapped it for a 21 plate CLA. Best decision ever, though the CLA petrol is heavy on fuel.
Looks stunning, defo head turner.
As long as you don’t need the rear seats often…
Definitely not a head turner 😂
I want a video on the AMG A35 as well as I want races between it, the golf r, the new BMW M135i, the Audi S3, the Focus RS or St anything it can complete with as a entry level performance car.
Does the suspension feel exactly the same?
For true Merc fans its easier to set them apart. The CLA looks abit longer than the A class sedan.
Thabang Lebopa thank you!!! I like the "stockier" proportions of the A Class vs the long body look of the CLA
@@maddcrz Same
Cla is lower wider and longer. Frameless windows better quality interior in terms of materials and stitching. Do I need to continue
"man that was a slick merchandise promotion right there" 😂
The CLA in the video has no climatised seats. The button for it is missing in both cars. You didn’t show the trunk space which is bigger for the CLA.
Style? What style? What s next? Difference between B class and CLB class?
Love the CLA more, but my mom wants more room & more view from the back seats, so we pick the A in full AMG kit without the tall racing seats
They look very different from the back. The track on the CLA is wider also. Stop exaggerating. Also most manufacturers with cars on the same platforms have similar interiors. What's the big hooha here?
Which car manufacturer?? Don't even say Golf and Jetta..
@@elmonyopi1577 All the German carmakers. In fact bmw interiors even look the same across every single model 1 to 7 series. Audi has done the same. The Q7 has the same as the Q8 and the same as the A8 and the same as the A6.
Just got the A220. Even though I like the look of a cla, I have No complaints and happy with the purchase
How ca you be happy man. How do you get happy in life, please explain
Very nice car well done benz for making a nice salute
I purchased the cla and I am in love with the sportiness of the look, and it is also super fast, too. The downside of some mercedes is the rattling of the engine, which MB leads you to think this is normal. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase.🇺🇲🚘
Haha this guy is funny and very enjoyable to watch/listen
Trunk capacity ? come on man..
I so love the cla its so beautiful and those curves calculated vwry nicely
Ciro... do you need a moment alone with the seat cooler? 👀
Good video.... නියමයි.......
I’ve got the CLA 220 AMG PREMIUM PLUS, but the A class does look smart, premium plus is a must for me, when the headlights come on at night it looks like the kit car
prem + or nothing 😊
Until today I didn't know these were different models
One of the biggest differences for me is the seat headrests. Front and back
Don’t know why I don’t like this guy. Bless him
The a class rear is much more aggressive. They did something terribly wrong.
I'd say swap the a class rear with the cla and the cla would be perfect.
I actually prefer the rear of the CLA. Specially from the side. The A class looks like there is chopped a piece of the rear. Looks unfinished.
But to each his own :)
My 2015 CLA-250 sport has 130,000miles with zero problems and I abuse the hell out of it by driving it on sport/manual mode all the time literally everyday I spent 300$ in gas monthly driving it that way lol
Nobody cares the pre 2020 models are for women and look horrible
Cla looks better, I think it's the nicest of all mercs. However, living in a city center with a tight underground parking space I opted for the A class sedan.
I will go for the CLA :-)
They are different cars for different audiences. The A class has more back passenger space and headroom., the CLA sacrifices that for a coupe look. I think the A class is the perfect small saloon.
Is that the 2020 cla 200?
Yes it is, the new facelift version. It actually already released at the end of 2019 but more known as a 2020 version.
Banging 😂 Word Learnt from youth.
guys which is more reliable . A class or CLA. . ? 2019 used ones . pls kindly answer
I prefer a little more rear headroom since it's already considered below average on both cars.
I prefer CLA because the looks
So you spent this whole video basically saying that you couldn’t tell the difference between the CLA and A-class? But then choose the more expensive one? 🤔 I’m a bit confused
The CLA is less than 1 cm wider. I would choose the sedan for more room in the rear seating area.
All the subtle details of the CLA makes it that much more than the A class
Me reading subtitle to subtle.
Every poll ive seen people say a sedan is better looking
Cla gets independent suspension at the back A class gets torsion bar suspension.
Torsion beam for more than 500ooo rands👎
If you choose the AMG package you get independent suspension. At least in Europe.
WinkelHoof
that’s super! If they offer that for with the A200 1.3 engine I’m happy
Wonderful, two more pointless Mercs. Now we wait for the A-Class 4-door coupé, BLC sedan, CLA sportback, CLB active urban hybrid, ABCLS hybrid and BS shooting door back coupé.
Can't wait for the G-Class sedan!
Uhm the cla is the a class 4 door coupe lmao
Hahahaha
You lot don't do sarcasm, do you? ;)
@@hanjostier4211 it is tough telling sarcasm on the internet 😂
I don't believe my luck. Just today morning, I was wondering which one suits me the best as they are so identical and similarly priced to each other and you've got me sorted. But don't you think most people won't care about the CLA's exterior styling and hence spending that extra bunch of money on it is pointless?
The CLA looks better and also has a wider track and a slightly different drive.
I would go for the A sedan. I wouldnt spend such money for a front wheel drive car, no matter how good looking it is
The S3 starts to look like great value in sedan form, and let's be honest while the Merc looks nice the quality will not be as tight as the Audi
It's surprisingly solid inside, actually, and feels far more premium than the Audi. Having looked at both, there's not much competition if you want a more premium feeling car. The Merc wins it.
Audi more premium? I don’t think so. Why are there so many audi fanboys everywhere.
George Hull lmaoo Ive bern in both and Audi is far more premium in build quality
what's the point of having ripped jeans where the holes are patched up? Just saying
Wheres the Golf 8 review Ciro??
Unfortunately Golf 8 only arriving in SA late next year
@@Carscoza 😭 because of load shedding
Quality
CLA for me!!!
Finally
That fault that's on the dash is coz the battery was dead and was boosted. As u drive it more it will go away with a few starts
Could have shown the rear tailgate, advice for 3 years ago 😅
I love the CLA and always would. but i wud buy the A class. As for convenience and for getting family members to sit comfortably at the back... having said that. I won't be buying either of them. Bcuz i can't afford it lol
I’d choose cla it looks more attractive
Rediculous. Just rediculous. I mean, when you think about it, the sedan version of the A class IS the CLA. Because, when you want a sedan version of a hatchback, which would be a smaller compact executive car, in the drawing board, it's the CLA.
He even just said right now dimension wise the these things are the same so I obviously don't see the need of am A class sedan. When the CLA already exists.
Good video🔥🔥
Why compete with other brand when u can compete with yourself..that way, now customer will compare both Merc and decide to buy either one, rather than comparing it with a BMW.. I think they are trying to play with the mindset this way...
@@jillashakthi5337 they ARE playing with people's minds when they do that especially in brand...But it's annoying when they have the exact same class of car selling them side by side..trying to make even more money
The most important difference in my opinion is that CLA is made in Hungary and the A classe is made in Germany . Personally I have some doubts about the quality materials and painting on CLA
Cla 250 coupe is the best one 🔥🔥❣❣❣😍😍😍
You forgot to point out that the the sedan looks so stumpy at the rear, the CLA is much better proportioned, I know as I spent so long Looking at both with my father who was buoying one. He was going to take the sedan because the CLA was not released but we had seen pictures and had decided to wait, as soon as the CLA hit the showroom it was a no brainer!
For real? Like.......the easiest and the pivotal difference is that the A is a 3-box car with a straight roofline while the CLA is the coupe with the sloping roofline and you don't see that as the major difference for Merc bringing in the A sedan?
Damn, son.
Rather get an A class
Cla is the best
I don't get what's with all the emphasis on style and looks. The rear seat space is exactly what drives most people to buy the sedan. Or throw in a bit more and get the shooting brake.
If you don't care for features, definitely go for C-class or the new 3 series.
Thanks to renault for their engine.
A sedan is for china more likely.. but A sedan makes CLA overpriced..
Did Mercedes really had to sell both of these cars?
6 and 9
Previous generation of the CLA was pretty ugly. All the porpocions were wrong. The new one is better but still a bit off. Very long and with huge overhangs.
For me the A sedan has a better design. The fact of being shorter helps.
Aclass i bought it just today
I feel really boring when I see the front of the cla ,A class and cls and find them almost same in terms of design
Mercedes and audi make the same car in diffetent sizes, C E S class respectively. This time around the made the same car in the same size just styled one better.
Dreams money can buy
A class looks neater and the CLA looks slightly a little more masculine.
I just don't understand why some of these Mercedes A-Class vehicles including the 1Mil+, A45s have no dual zone climate control and the climate controller is all the way on the passenger side of the car!!!!!!!!!!! Why is the dual zone not standard?????
The A-class is much prettier i would have that one
This guy looks leonardo DiCaprio when he laughs