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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
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Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 blends strong performance with everyday practicality, pairing quick acceleration with a usable five-seat cabin and 460 L trunk for trips. It’s good value in its segment, though front-wheel drive and limited cargo flexibility make it less ideal for winter or cargo-heavy needs.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8 L/100km
Volkswagen Arteon R
Car B
Volkswagen Arteon R
The Volkswagen Arteon R prioritizes strong performance and long‑haul usefulness, pairing 320 hp and a 5.0 s 0–100 km/h sprint with a large 563-liter trunk for trips. It suits road trips and growing families seeking good value in its segment, with a focus more on highways than city streets.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety320 hp
Why compared more powercomparison pickcross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 52 / 46
City 47 / 26
Budget / value 40 / 39
Road trip 50 / 57
Performance 33 / 30
Cargo 25 / 31
Practical 30 / 24
Premium 51 / 38
Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 · Orange = Volkswagen Arteon R

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 Volkswagen Arteon R
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35

  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s with 306 hp for confident passing and merging
  • Seats 5 with a 460 L trunk, suiting growing families and road trips
  • Combined consumption of 8 L/100 km is efficient for its class
  • Priced at 48,500, it offers good value in its segment for the performance delivered

Volkswagen Arteon R

  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.0 s and 320 hp for confident highway passing
  • 563-liter trunk supports road trips and family gear
  • Seats five, fitting growing families
  • Good value in its segment at around 50,000 for this performance

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 uses 8.0 L/100km vs 8.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Volkswagen Arteon R if…
More power
Volkswagen Arteon R puts out 320 hp vs 306 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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