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Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35
Car A
Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35 blends compact family usability with brisk performance and a focus on reliability and safety. At 46,000, it offers good value in its segment for buyers who want speed that still works for city and family use.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety7.4 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG
Combining compact 5-seat practicality with standout performance and efficiency for its class, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG is quick without being thirsty. It suits buyers who want a rapid, city-friendly performance car with solid safety standing and reasonable running costs.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety421 hp
Why compared performance gapsame body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 63 / 63
City 55 / 53
Budget / value 59 / 55
Road trip 41 / 41
Performance 32 / 36
Cargo 20 / 20
Practical 50 / 50
Premium 51 / 55
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35

  • Rapid 0–100 km/h in 4.7 s for confident merges and overtakes
  • Practical 5-seat compact with a 370 L trunk for small-family and city needs
  • Signals strong reliability and safety priorities in rankings
  • 7.4 L/100 km combined is efficient for its performance class

Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG

  • Very quick for its segment: 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s boosts confidence for overtakes and ramps
  • Efficient for its class at 7.5 L/100 km given the 421 hp output
  • Compact size suits city driving and parking
  • Seats 5 with a usable 370 L trunk for everyday family needs

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35 uses 7.4 L/100km vs 7.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG puts out 421 hp vs 306 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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