Merc a45 amg

Arwmjc · 01-24-2014, 08:36 AM

355bhp 0-62 4.6 seconds.... Seems like its worth a look?... Anybody actually driven one?

JohnM · 01-24-2014, 08:53 AM

No but I am very tempted, guy on piston heads has just got £3k off one, so the rot has set in, ie poor residuals but great for PCP

teaston · 01-24-2014, 09:39 AM

Hmmm it is more appealing than an M135i, better looking and faster! Although quite a bit more expensive.

But the interior looks very cheap and tacky imo!

And when the M235i comes out in a few weeks there would be no competition for me, yea it's half a sec slower to 60 but looks much better, and far superior interior!

Although if you absolutely want a hatch, the A45 seems to be the daddy right now, and until the M1 (possibly) comes out!

alibonyad · 01-24-2014, 11:05 AM

The CLA 45 AMG is far more better looking and has the exact same performance. Worth the extra money in my opinion!

Steve C · 01-24-2014, 11:36 AM

There's a new Golf R on the way with 370bhp.....

Paulvr6 · 01-24-2014, 11:43 AM

there's a write up on the A45 here

http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=886249

Paulvr6 · 01-24-2014, 11:44 AM

And a video here

http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=865899

MarkG_M5Comp · 01-24-2014, 11:45 AM

NO!

Stop all this rudeness you lot - this is a BMW forum

Paulvr6 · 01-24-2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkG335

NO!

Stop all this rudeness you lot - this is a BMW forum

The 135 comes out on top - don't worry

Tengocity · 01-24-2014, 11:59 AM

I love BMWs so have no objectivity here, but would much rather have a M135i!

Straight Six character everytime, and a sweet RWD chassis. You could tune it easily to match the A45 power output, add in a Quaife LSD and other than a traffic light drag race it would be a match! And it would be cheaper too.

Cootie · 01-24-2014, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Arwmjc

355bhp 0-62 4.6 seconds.... Seems like its worth a look?... Anybody actually driven one?

Yes, I've driven one and it is very good indeed. Can't believe it is much shy of 10 seconds flat to 100 and in my opinion the ride & handling balance was pretty much spot on riding on the 18" wheels I tried. The front seats are also as good as I've tried on a road car, really holding you in place through the corners, yet being very comfortable also.

I suspect I would have ordered one had it not been for the awful PCP deals around at the time - the best they could do was £4k down and c.£700 per month, which was more than the dealer was wanting for a C63 at the time...

Paulvr6 · 01-24-2014, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

I love BMWs so have no objectivity here, but would much rather have a M135i!

Straight Six character everytime, and a sweet RWD chassis. You could tune it easily to match the A45 power output, add in a Quaife LSD and other than a traffic light drag race it would be a match! And it would be cheaper too.

Same here, IMO the 135 looks better from all but the front and even there its a close call.

Arwmjc · 01-24-2014, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Cootie

Yes, I've driven one and it is very good indeed. Can't believe it is much shy of 10 seconds flat to 100 and in my opinion the ride & handling balance was pretty much spot on riding on the 18" wheels I tried. The front seats are also as good as I've tried on a road car, really holding you in place through the corners, yet being very comfortable also.

I suspect I would have ordered one had it not been for the awful PCP deals around at the time - the best they could do was £4k down and c.£700 per month, which was more than the dealer was wanting for a C63 at the time...

Big question is I know they are completely different cars but how dis it compare to your 335d?

BMWSKI · 01-24-2014, 01:11 PM

Fast but an awful ride IMO! Had it for half a day and that was enough. Took out the 135i the following day and it was 100 times better

dazzapb · 01-24-2014, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve C

There's a new Golf R on the way with 370bhp.....

Think that's the Golf R Evo, not the regular R

thats a lot of power from a 2.0L! For me the M135i is just a thorn in the side of the hot hatches now and I would struggle to look past it

This is some spiel about the regular R

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswa...-r-2014-review

Proftinkerpot · 01-24-2014, 01:50 PM

Buy a 335d, enjoy the economy when you need it, performance when you want it and comfort at all times. Ithought of a CLA but preferred the finish in the F30. I imagine the CLA ride will be harsh too.

RichardM · 01-24-2014, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnM

No but I am very tempted, guy on piston heads has just got £3k off one, so the rot has set in, ie poor residuals but great for PCP

Merc's are always great for PCP and lease deals, AMG's are no exception. Not sure why anyone would ever buy one for cash!

Quote:

Originally Posted by alibonyad

The CLA 45 AMG is far more better looking and has the exact same performance. Worth the extra money in my opinion!

The CLA is a mean looking car but it does make me laugh when you normally see the 220 badge on the back. All looks and no go.

F30AM · 01-24-2014, 03:33 PM

I have and I hated it.
The ride was diabolical, the gearshifts weird and it was a thirsty b!tch.
Looked ok, though.

dopper99 · 01-24-2014, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWSKI

Fast but an awful ride IMO! Had it for half a day and that was enough. Took out the 135i the following day and it was 100 times better

I'd heard it wasnt too comfortable. Does it come with adjustable/adaptive suspension? Although that wont help if the springs are too hard in the first place.

JohnM · 01-25-2014, 02:45 AM

Been there already with the M135i had one for 9 months great car, next car will be either M235i or A45 AMG.

Tengocity · 01-25-2014, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnM

Been there already with the M135i had one for 9 months great car, next car will be either M235i or A45 AMG.

Great car, but you only kept for 9 months?

Apl440i or 335d? · 01-25-2014, 04:37 AM

CLA Pish! Get an M235i! Much nicer looking, RWD fun, Better economy, BMW straight six, best gearbox on offer. Just the better car!

Or if you must have 4WD get a 330dx/ 335dx I would chose either over the Merc.

only my bias opinion!

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teaston Banned 10998 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	Hmmm it is more appealing than an M135i, better looking and faster! Although quite a bit more expensive. But the interior looks very cheap and tacky imo! And when the M235i comes out in a few weeks there would be no competition for me, yea it's half a sec slower to 60 but looks much better, and far superior interior! Although if you absolutely want a hatch, the A45 seems to be the daddy right now, and until the M1 (possibly) comes out!
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alibonyad First Lieutenant 23 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 335D xDrive ordered Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	The CLA 45 AMG is far more better looking and has the exact same performance. Worth the extra money in my opinion!
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Tengocity General 8571 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	I love BMWs so have no objectivity here, but would much rather have a M135i! Straight Six character everytime, and a sweet RWD chassis. You could tune it easily to match the A45 power output, add in a Quaife LSD and other than a traffic light drag race it would be a match! And it would be cheaper too.
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F30AM Major General 707 Rep 5,021 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport sDrive Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	I have and I hated it. The ride was diabolical, the gearshifts weird and it was a thirsty b!tch. Looked ok, though. __________________ Previous: Superman 330d sDrive M Sport + Toys Present: Red Tornado Golf 7R 5 Dr, DSG + Toys
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Apl440i or 335d? Colonel 480 Rep 2,324 Posts Drives: F30 335D Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Walton on Thames iTrader: (1)	CLA Pish! Get an M235i! Much nicer looking, RWD fun, Better economy, BMW straight six, best gearbox on offer. Just the better car! Or if you must have 4WD get a 330dx/ 335dx I would chose either over the Merc. only my bias opinion! __________________ E46 Coupe 320d M Sport Gone. E92 320d M Sport Gone. F30 335d M Sport Gone.
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