I took a long look at the CLA45AMG when it was introduced at the NY Auto Show and its an attractive ride, especially that hand-built engine!
What I don't like is the limited rear seat headroom; and some of the switchgear is kinda funky, but I guess they had to cut corners someplace. The main drawback IMO in the horizontally opposed engine hanging over the front axle and mandatory AWD.
I think the CLA45AMG is priced around a highly optioned 335i XDrive, and I think I'd go for the Bimmer.
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