Audi A3 sedan v Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Comparison
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
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First four-door Audi A3 takes on Benz's junior CLS, the Mercedes-Benz CLA200, in a battle of the German compact executive sedans.
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Id buy the CLA just based on its looks, yes im materialistic but dammmmmmn its so sexy,
@Sylar Hunt mine does.
I have an A3 Sedan and my brother has a CLA. I do believe I have the better car but I have to admit the CLA just looks very nice from the outside!
I do believe you have the better car too.
But WHO has the better wife :)
He who has the better wife
wins at life
😂
Which is more reliable?
The CLA puts a smile on my face every time I get into it. I'm so glad that I bought it over the A3.
+thevin92 until it starts to rattle...
+cordis diee cant hear you over the blurps and farts from the 2.0ltr AMG engine hehehe
i had it too :)
Still loving it? What colour did you get?
Total agree. I have black. Lot of cleaning and polish but looks awesome.
Picking up the CLA in July!
I drove both these cars before I bought the CLA. Had a stage 3 tune done to it and throttle response is amazing. Also put the wide body kit on it and rear spoiler. Looks way better than a3. Suspension is stiff in sport mode but rides nice in comfort mode. There is a lot more road noise in it than the a3 though but the radio blocks it out nicely.
The CLA makes audi looks like a wvgolf.....👊
as a bimmer fan, i think i'd pick the cla just b/c of the exterior =p
You got it completely wrong my friend the Mercedes-Benz is stylish,responsive & its performance is Legendary!
Comparing sport suspension vs a standard suspension, then awarding points to the standard for being more comfortable... professional way of reviewing a car. How about you compare standard with standard and Merc AMG line with Audi S line ? At least we would have gotten a bit wiser from that.
A3 any day of the week. I'd pick another color tough, Daytona Gray for instance.
Stupid comparing base A3 to sport CLA
Gino Lomeli and yet audi is better
That was my first impression on that comparison
Sport Cla is the base...
exactly, you should have taken Audi S-Line Exterior ...
Buy an A3 if you wanna pampers yourself. Get the CLA if you wanna impress others but not yourself. I had test drive both. CLA drive is awfully uncomfortable. The A3 has better driving comfort while still fun especially with instant power with its STronic gearbox. Bring your parents on the CLA and they will shout at you for making them dizzy. Haha...
+Vincent Leong And the A3 with S-line is way more better looking. Sure the AMG is nice, but it makes the rear end look so small.
Acceleration?
Vincent Leong lets see the Audi when its pass 100km
Stop lie. Bullshit comment.
I would love to buy one of this car
But I am too poor sorry
Ramiro from Brazil
me too ....
rola dura God takes care of His people.
Hint: take care of His people.
Good luck Rola
rola dura
Poor is just a state of mind...
If you think you’re poor, others will meet you at the point, and treat you that way.
These are not cars that rich people drive necessarily. Ironically, most people who own these cars haven’t even paid for them yet!
Not really a fair comparison. Amg line cla vs the most basic a3 saloon you can get. Get de S3 trim or at least an S line, then we'll talk
You got it wrong completely wrong my friend the Mercedes-Benz is stylish,responsive & its performance is Legendary!
Here in Germany the cla sold much better than the a3, i'm going to get one after graduation
2 years later now and i got the a3 lol
do you regret buying the a3 or are you happy with it?
i don't regret it at all. But frankly, i have to admit, it is definitely more expensive than its comptitors: the CLA and the bmw 2 series.
I think if you want the best price-performance, you should probably go with the bmw 2 series. if a little more price is Okay, go with the A3. the cla kind of lost its charm to me
kev in hey man what was your experience wit the gearbox, people low to complain about it? Have you had another problem with the car
i am so happy, this is the 3rd review of comparaison between the two cars and Audi A3 won them all. i got the Audi A3 as a company car but they are giving me the option of changing to the CLA if I want too but I really feel in love with the lloks of Audi which for me looks classy in its simplicity where the CLA looks a bit much and ''show off'' but mercedes been mercedes I was worring of making a mistake and missing out on the experience but after all I aint missing anything, the AUDI A# is exactly what I need and what suits me
CLA for sure!!!
Considering they dont sell the cla 200 in the states. Only the cla 250. I think its better and more affordable then the A3
CLA will turn heads, but what about resigns. To me i think the Audi is classic and will still look elegant 10 years later. I do own an Audi A3.
anyway, I still feel that you are comparing CLA with VW GOLF...
Ordered my 2.0 TDI A3 Sedan, just one more month til I get it so excited :>
Picking up my CLA with AMG package soon hehe
I just bought
Picking up my own s-line version in may!Wooooo!
Have you picked it up yet?
a few days ago actualy!
Do you still like it? :D Pls answer hehe
Really laughing when they compare the exterior. YES the CLA has more lines & is supposed to be more stylish. THEN AGAIN, the CLA is equipped with the AMG bodykit & the Audi is just standard, no S-line kit. Compare apples with apples pls. I think the A3 looks fabulous with the S-line kit. Even the xenon headlights with dayrunning LED's weren't included here... Zzzzz
@VinAr Run yes young padawan, let the hate flow through you. you must be fun at parties
The anti clockwise thing is something everyone always mention when talking about the audi mmi, i did also in a more negative way but once i got my audi i got used to it within a few days and actually like it. I understand why they do it design wise. Believe me, it wont bother you one bit within a week of driving.
Mercedes CLA wins
The CLA over the A3 for sure, so much sportier and it’s a Mercedes! You can’t get better
Even if the ride and interior is nicer in the Audi it's not THAT much better, I just can't get over how ugly the Audi A3 is, I have this exact cla, same color, rims, and interior and people think it's a $60,000 car, the a3 doesn't make an impression whatsoever.
Croft Hagerty has your cla been reliable? I've heard so many horrible stories
Croft Hagerty CLA can be near that amount with all the extras! I went to the dealership and added the sports package etc and it ended up being about $55k the 2017 model
+brian b very late reply but yes super reliable
Croft Hagerty that’s what I love about the cla, looks like a 70,000 dollar car when really it’s almost 30k
cla looks better
no
My dad drives an Audi A3 sedan 1.4 litre engine TFSI and it's really good
hows reliability? I am looking at an a3 and a few other options
CLA looks nice, and thats it... it feels like shit, interior feels like shit... driving feels like shit.. everything besides the outside design is shitty... while the A3, everything is nice... honestly its a no brainer... people who get the CLA is just to impress others, while A3 is more for yourself...
Excellent comparison! Even though I wouldn't be getting another car for years still I think the A3 Sedan is the future (for me)! So glad you did a boot test by actually putting things in the boot too!
Bought The a3 Limousine Sport it arrives March 2018
All Audi models looks The same...
***** Just like how all BMW models look the same with their identical iconic angel eyes. Audi's have aggressive LED headlight/tail lights that can be easily differentiated.
Well, about BMW you got a point, but, as an example of I was trying to say, the A1 since its lauch had a distinctive LED shape, but the current model has the agressive look you said. So squared.
yea, unless you buying a R8 or i8.
cant compare audis to bmws in looks !!! Audis have gone with the same generic looks now for nearly 10 years, over all cars the bmws have gone with the most drastic change and have had the most positive reviews visually. Audis lights dont look remotley aggressive either rofl !
all mercedes-benz models look the same !
compared with the CLA the AUDI looks like a NERD CAR! haha
The CLA is sexy.
I love your videos and watch every single one of them, eventhough I´m german. I can not wait to study one semester abroad in melbourne in august. Are you only located in Sydney?
We have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
Drives a car with optional sports suspension and complains about a stiff ride...
That one made me laugh a bit
Why r you comparing top spec of merc with lower model of A3 ????
Siddharth Singh cause they know the audi has got an advantage no matter what
hahaa u r right bro
Price. The A3 is close in price to the CLA250
My verdict: i like the CLA interior but not the exterior. I like the A3 exterior but not the interior. Must i look than for a BMW 2 series saloon?
Great video guys! Thanks!
I love mercedes exteriors but Audi a3 is almost perfect as a entry level car specially in its interiors.
Yea I would disagree with this. I have a cla 250 now. Much better
I can't help but feel that the CLA is all style no substance. Like the kind of car Floyd Mayweather would buy.
I am a big fan of Audi . But I’ll chose the Cla on this one .
These people must have been paid buy Audi to give these comparisons. The audi looks like a jetta first of all, the Mercedes has different modes to drive in, which they didn't even go over for faster acceleration, and also for different drive styles, like the comfort mode which gives you a VERY smooth drive.
It's funny how every review has the Audi winning though! Hmmm....
Why would i get an A3 when its the price of an A4 ( in the barely used market cars) because they are both between 15-20k depending on the package..
Rec* in which country? Because I only see them 20k till 30k
You're driving on the wrong side of the road.
+Chilly Willy - oh shit! Thanks for letting us know.
+Chilly Willy :D:D:D:D
+CarAdvice.com.au smh u guys are dumb! u couldve kill someone
+CarAdvice.com this reply tho 😅
WeKnowTheTruth2012
I've seen and read every review and comparison of these two cars out there. The A3 destroys the CLA in every single one. Can't wait to take delivery of mine this week!
+Steven “The fanboys slayer” Ferguson
Oh, I remember you.
It's not bad for me. My A3 TDI has the AdBlue system, whereas the CLA will always be saddled with its shit interior and ride quality.
That's because it's simply the better car!
CLA Is beautifull
Each to their own to be honest guys
No higher res available?
Audi of course.
Give me the Audi any day over a Mercedes. I have seen in the flesh one of those A classes and the build quality is down right atrocious in places especially given the price tag. Scratchy, hard, flimsy plastics and cheap feeling switch gear, the finish on the carpet in the boot is not much better than my mates fiesta. As an owners of a MK7 golf, I think my interior feels plusher than the mercs. The A3 is simply stunning. The Merc isn't German enough for me. I buy a German car for its quality but also understated Teutonic design and mercs look oriental, Asian looking now, a German pointed that out to me. I admire Audi an VW's "function, then style it) approach. The mercs boot is bigger but that opening at the lip is ridiculous. Also, the British police had to get rid of their fleet of E classes because of reliability problems, replaced them with Audis, and also Merc use Renault sourced diesel engines. Really don't know what they are playing at these days.
www.torquenews.com/1084/how-2014-mercedes-cla-class-miraculously-saved-stuntman-s-life-video.
see this than talk about the built the audi has the same built as jetta and see the driving dynamics and of course the red dot award for interiors and exteriors.
This isn't uncommon for new cars. This is an old TT - www.katu.com/entertainment/3624846.html
Oliver Newell lol the whole car is destroyed look at the merc the A-pillar is still intact. And the whole car can be repaired. Structural integrity,safety and ride it has to be a Merc.
Oliver Newell the piuyi
Anish Ahuja The whole car is destroyed because it got crushed between a bus and a semi truck trailer. Hardly comparable to a rollover of a fairly light car.
I love cla ,cla is much better than a3
he forgot to mention the Mercedes power tailgate
so what do you think which one is better ?
eren zurnaxhiu a3 bc it'd be more reliable
Music set is very annoying. Why so loud?
Hey wait, shouldn't anti-clockwise be normal for you Australians. Don't your toilets flush in the same manner?
Also...this comparison should have a A3 s-line.
The cla is a 4 door coupe it’s not a passenger car
CLA is AMG however A3 is normal ambiante model. these 2 cars are very different. dont compare their outlook from this video. S-line A3 much more better than this useless cla.
not only audi looks boring same, it had a problematic dsg gearbox issue with a expensive replacement megatronic controlling it.
AUDI is what you want
Shouldnt it be a5 sportback vs the cla
Your pricing was so off CLA=$65000
When it comes to acceleration which one wins
mercedes best!!
It is, but not for this price.
A3 is the best
Go ahead and buy a golf sedan same car
Good
a super model vs a nerd
I have never heard of the word "Merc" before this video describing Mercedes. Don't make the word Merc happen...
Lol - you are at least 30 years too late. It already has. Welcome to Australia.
If you've never heard merc I suggest you get out of your house a little
edwinspencer Maybe just don't look at Merc car reviews from Australia then mate.
+edwinspencer They've been calling them that in the U.K and Australia for years. The U.S just doesn't use that term.
Thanks, I've been watching some UK English car shows online and this is the first. People got so lazy from pronouncing the whole words Mercedes Benz, to Benz to now Merc?! Ha Although true Mercedes owners just call it Mercedes...not even Benz ;)
Ok..cla with amg package, but a3 without s line package...
"have never been more affordable" yeah but the affordable ones have never been so poverty spec and stripped out of extras...
get a fucking job kid
The q50 actually is better than both!!
Glasses man should’ve drove the Mercedes if this was a review
For the money to worth it ratio, it's way better to get the Audi A3, or even an A4, the newer ones just shit all over the CLA.
3:16 or not
Nyc merc bt da back yuck!!! The thing i lyk abt merc the cla looks lyk the cla45 audi A doesnt look lyk the rs
Feel sorry for those who bought the cla. Underchassis are chevy malibu/impala. Underchassis means all that is underneath the vehicle including the bolts and suspension arms, brake calipers and pads etc....
Ferret Face I think your comment is based on personal prefrence :)
Audi A3
Take the cla all day long
A3 is better
videos are much better guys. just get rid of the random person in the back lol
I don’t like the iPad
Comparing an full option Mercedes against an entry level A3. At least select the complete s-line package and nicer color to compare. This is just bullshit. Both great cars but with decent options the Audi drives way better. I had em both as company cars.
I’ll take the Audi 7 days a week.👍
Leave that shit alone
BMW only
I'd rather have a jag!!!
A3 Sedan the best
i bet they got paid for their opinion, no lie ameateur video
Audi KING!
Bro......AUDI over every car
+The Truth
Dont think junior executives would be dumb enough to by a CLA. The CLA is so cheap and badge-snob focused, its more tailored towards the ignorant office intern more than anything.
Those nice interior textures of A3 sedan will come off in a few years, then you'll be left with an ugly scuffed interior.
idiot thats an easy fix look after it clean it inside and out or are you lazy
paulj88able dude, how is that an easy fix? I've seen some people using ethanol to remove that scuffed/damaged layer, which then leaves a hard plastic surface. Then I suppose you can wrap that up in carbon wraps, but that's hardly easy for an average person.
Tom Chen so you just want to start off with the ugly scuffed interior that is the plastic-y CLA interior, brand new...?
You people are crazy... Unsub
Years later, its not even a comparison anymore... Audi won...
STOP THE CAP
CLA is for the rich and Audi for the poor,
both are for the rich XD