Gonna necro an old thread.
Just came back from Las Vegas on a AMG Performance Tour driving event.
Drove SLS, SL63, E63S sedan/wagon, C63 Coupe/Sedan and a 507, CLS63, SLK55 and a pre-production CLA45, cousin to the A45.
Man what a blast, while those 500+ hp machine are a blast to drive, and the SL63 was surprisingly quick, it easily wheeled in the SLS on the straight. I had the most fun in the SLK55 and the CLA45 and my favourite is the CLA45.
SLK55 is a very very underrated car, it really handles well and has good enough power.
But the gem is the CLA45. That new 4 banger is really something, oh my god, it hauls. There is almost zero perceivable lag from the turbo and the awd system works really well in putting down the power. I kept coming back to the CLA45 for driving sessions. I just can't seem to get enough of that car. While it doesn't have the muscular exhaust of the other AMG V8s, it still puts out a very impressive exhaust sound. It drives lighter than it really is and body roll control is very nicely done.
Just too bad Mercedes thinks since the Americans hates the A class, they are not bringing in the A class to Canada either and gives us a neutered one, the CLA45. But the engine and awd system is so nice I am considering buying a CLA45, even if I am stuck with the junk sedan layout.
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