Where does the CLA fit in between the C-Class and the E-Class? It just looks like a swoopier, more stylized C, and with the 250's engine, probably performs similarly.

 

whats weird is the CLA's MSRP is cheaper than the C. This looks 100 times better than the C but is probably a bit smaller. I don't see a reason to buy the C over the CLA ?

 

From what I have heard Mercedes claims the CLA is 2 inches smaller than a C-Class, another guy at my local MB dealership told me that's slightly exaggerated, and said for the most part the backseat of the CLA will be unusable . He mentioned it's sort of a E-Class coupe backseat, unless you're a kid, groceries, or fairly short, you won't fit comfortable in the back.

This might all be false, this is just what I've been told.

 

Think 1 series vs 3 series.

 

I got to sit in the car itself. The back is extremely small; I'd say even smaller than the C-class. The roofing for both the front and back seats is low so it's definitely not a car for the more taller person. I'm about 5'4 and it already feels tiny for me...definitely consider this to be more of a lady car.

 

It will sell like hot cakes. Orders are already flooding the dealers.

 

Looks like the target audience is women aged 16-30

 

I dig it. Can't wait for the CLA45 AMG.

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Not sure i dig the bonnet.

 

It's too bad Mercedes-Benz discontinued the 6.3 V8 from all but the SLS going forward. The little pocket rocket CLA could have been interesting, though the German manufacturers have done a superb job creating refined yet potent single- and twin-turbo I6s, V6s, and V8s of late. Heck even the E90 335 packed 300 lb-ft of torque from 1600 rpm, enough to light up the tires without hesitation and drive the car to 60 from 0 in less than 5 seconds.

 

Looks pretty sick. I'm interested

 

CLA is FWD architecture based on the European market A and B class. AMG will be AWD. Really disappointed they went this route, but I admit it is pretty easy on the eyes.

 

He said...

..... penetration.

 

Getting more popular here in Europe

 

Here are some more Iphone shots.

 

This is definitely a great alternative to Audi S3 and BMW 135i buyers. Need to see it with some aftermarket wheels and a drop to judge it fully though. But overall, nice job from the Stuttgart based automaker.