Consumer Report 2015 : Your Comment & Suggestions

[Silverkris]

The report is based on reliability?

I have read through the article and it doesn;t show anything about reliability.

 

Merc is pulled down by CLA but because it rides firm? not that it breaks down often, then how does that relate to reliability?

[Shoebox]

The report is based on reliability?

I have read through the article and it doesn;t show anything about reliability.

 

Merc is pulled down by CLA but because it rides firm? not that it breaks down often, then how does that relate to reliability?

I quote the CLA report:

The sleek CLA250 is Mercedes' entry-level, front-drive, compact, four-door coupe. Interior materials are good enough for the Mercedes badge, and fuel economy of 28-mpg is respectable. But the driving experience falls well short of a typical Mercedes. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder and seven-speed automatic lack refinement. It's quick, but power delivery is uneven. Though it's fairly agile, the car rides stiffly. The cabin is noisy and cramped, especially in the rear; the view out is seriously impaired; and access is difficult both front and rear. All-wheel drive is optional. The high-performance, 355-hp CLA45 tops the range. First-year reliability has been well below average, and the CLA scores too low to be recommended.

 

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[Shoebox]

Some informational videos to kill time.

 

How Consumer Reports tests cars.

Video report on the Mercedes CLA.

Video report on the Mercedes C-class.

Too bad they only cover cars that are available in the US market.