Hi all,

I'm thinking of choosing between this 2 models for my first Mercedes after 7 years with my 320

Want to know the pros and cons of it from user point of view

Anyone driving this 2 model?

CLA did poorly in moose test, merely 66km/h is never seen before in a sedan

For comparison XC40 a SUV cleared it at 73km/h

Wow, didn't know CLA that bad

Kind of surprised that cla and C perform poorer than SUV CX5 that has so much body roll

This post has been edited by Brotherjoe: May 30 2020, 03:32 PM

I know I may sound like a broken record with my recommendation, but you spent 7 years with your F30, so why not give the G20 a try? I looked up down left and right for reviews about the car; bought it mainly for its drivability and engine power/torque. Why go for outgoing-model C class (W205) and the unsafe and entry-level CLA (FWD platform) when you can go for the latest and greatest 3-er in the form of the G20?

1. BMW 3 Series G20 did the moose test at 77km/h

2. BMW 1 series F40 did it at 73km/h

3. Mercedes A-class W177 (same platform as the new CLA) did it at 74km/h

4. Mercedes CLA C118 did it at 66km/h





This post has been edited by wild_card_my: May 31 2020, 10:33 AM

Merc C-class coupe did it at 77km/h, same as BMW G20. But it is different than the C-class saloon; I can't find W205 Moose test. The CLA is also a coupe, but of a different platform to that of the C-class and yielded crappy result. so yeah, don't buy that



This post has been edited by wild_card_my: May 31 2020, 10:41 AM

Thank you for your feedback as it was my dream to own cars from both brands before I turn 40, I bought the F30 first (as for me it look way better interior wise compare to the c at that point of time) and now is the turn for the other.

Well just wait for the W206 pleasee~~~ 7 year ago you bought the latest 3 series, the F30... used it for almost a decade. Takkan lah now want to buy the outgoing and old W205? The W118 is based on a new platform sure, but it is crap. FWD too, so it understeers like a butch, come on! but it looks beautiful, I'll give it that. But you are not one of those people who are "form over function" are you? You are smarter than that

I too will own a Mercedes someday, very soon if my insurance/takaful business performance is any indicator hehehehe W206 is going to be a sweet car, I am sure of it, even though it hasn't been released nor reviewed; I've been eying the G20 before it was released too. We dream big, and we have the ability to turn these dreams real

This post has been edited by wild_card_my: May 31 2020, 11:03 AM

to be honest, CLA & C class selling quite well in Malaysia, especially in recond market..due to its modern look & within reach price..again, coming from car salesman, can consider..but not saying BMW cars are less quality, BMW in its own right are also classy, good looking cars..just a 2 cts opinion..

Hahaha will consider bout it thanks for your suggestions

The CLA and A-Class are a segment below than the C-class and 320i..
CLA is front wheel drive layout, less complicated and less costly than the rear wheel drive C-class.. The 2nd generation CLA200 is using a 1.3L turbo from Nissan.. The new local A-class even get torsion beam for lower specs, not sure what kind of specifications will Msia get when the new CLA launch here later.. Thus obviously they are built with entry level in mind..

Space wise, C class is comparable with your 320i.. CLA interior space is worst than MyVi, no headroom for back passengers, and the boot can't even fit a golf club.. not suitable for family use IMHO..

CLA and A class are built by Merc to attract buyer from lower rank..
And it is built with most cost effective manner and putting a three pointed star at the front... thus, there are compromises.. Although I have to say the CLA design is very sleek..

This post has been edited by twincharger07: May 31 2020, 03:31 PM

CLA basically the same chasis as A class so C class ftw

Since you are coming from F30, why not wait for the newer C class W206 or take a look at the BMW G20..

CLA is a rank below of what you are driving now..

C class.

Do not like the narrow rear seats of CLA.

Well seems like CLA really not a good choice, but the looks of it are better than C that to me looks a bit uncle car 😁 but that's my opinion.

Well G30 not in my consideration at the moment

Thanks for all advices



This post has been edited by cyclonez: May 31 2020, 05:39 PM

G20 (3 series) or G30 (5 series)? Well i guess no BMW right?

W205 or W206 lah if like that. True Mercedes, not an "entry-level", "for-looks-only" car. Prereg or used W205 can be had for a reasonable proce

This post has been edited by wild_card_my: May 31 2020, 10:10 PM

CLA is a hell of a looker especially that frameless door window. But if you have a family it's wiser to go for C-class. CLA has a really poor headroom and legroom.

My vote goes to C-class.

Hahaha sorry my bad, it's G20

Yeah I agree with u, CLA is really a looker

Family wise no problem as I have another car for it as this will be my daily ride

A250 came to my mind at first but forego it for CLA or C

Oh if you have another car for practical daily runs and for family, then you should go for a car that your heart likes!

But like other forummer have pointed out above, the CLA & A class is the entry level model for Mercedes, and they're front wheel driven.

So your next question should be, do you want a car for the way it looks or the way it drives? Naturally C class will be a better drive than CLA due to it being a rear wheel driven car. It has more power than CLA200 too. But for how the car looks, my vote will be for CLA

This post has been edited by budang: Jun 1 2020, 01:05 PM