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It'll sound more toned down since the CLA 45 AMG is meant to be more civilized, and this information comes straight from my tour in Affalterbach so Im guessing its correct.hey guys,
I recently test drove an A45 with performance exchaust.
IT sounded just amazing.
I am wondering as I have ordered my CLA45 with the performance exhaust. Will it sound the same or is the CLA tuned down a bit?
I have read some things saying the exhausts are the same and another saying they cLA is toned down.
Keen to know??
THANK GOD ! I have ordered the exhaust option but been concern what I would do if I don't like the sound. So far, the Youtube videos only deepen my fear. The A45 sounds like old rusted mufflers with holes in them...It'll sound more toned down since the CLA 45 AMG is meant to be more civilized, and this information comes straight from my tour in Affalterbach so Im guessing its correct.
Well Its not going to sound anything like that lol. I heard a A45 in Affalterbach during the tour since they were testing it. So I asked if the CLA 45 AMG will sound like that and the tour guide said that it wont for sureTHANK GOD ! I have ordered the exhaust option but been concern what I would do if I don't like the sound. So far, the Youtube videos only deepen my fear. The A45 sounds like old rusted mufflers with holes in them...
DittoYeah I want it to sound the same as the A45. That thing sounds like a WRC rally car
The difference between the standard exhaust and the sports exhaust, or the difference between the sports exhaust on the A45 and the sports exhaust on the CLA45?The Performance Exhaust is LOUD in person. It's meant to be that way. I know what the difference is but I am not allowed to say. Sorry ladies and gents!![]()
Although this doesn't specifically answer if the A45 and CLA45 performance exhausts are different -- I emailed him back for clarification on this point alone and will keep everyone updated with his response.CLA45 AMG performance exhaust, apparently it also has the center resonator "muffler" removed as well, for an even more pronounced exhaust note. I believe the look from behind remains unchanged.
If I remember correctly it is a modified exhaust system with an actuatorin the muffler end for a more sporty sound out the back when driving more aggressively. Sounds great!
As to your dealer's response...I too have been wanting a definitive answer to this question. As a $450 option, my impression was the difference wouldn't be very involved from a mechanical standpoint.
My dealer emailed the AMG rep and this was his reply:
CLA45 AMG performance exhaust, apparently it also has the center resonator "muffler" removed as well, for an even more pronounced exhaust note. I believe the look from behind remains unchanged.
If I remember correctly it is a modified exhaust system with an actuatorin the muffler end for a more sporty sound out the back when driving more aggressively. Sounds great!
heard back today:Although this doesn't specifically answer if the A45 and CLA45 performance exhausts are different -- I emailed him back for clarification on this point alone and will keep everyone updated with his response.
So I'm interpreting this as a subtle but louder difference, due to the middle resonator delete (as Eric mentioned in the post above regarding his volvo). I did some searches on "middle resonator" trying to ascertain the difference in sound and why it would be put there in the first place.The Performance Exhaust eliminates the middle resonator, it willbe a little louder. Pretty close to the A45 sound, but not as raucous. It does notchange the look of the pipes, and there won’t be a measurable increase in performance.
So are you saying that the performance exhaust isn't worth the $450?heard back today:
So I'm interpreting this as a subtle but louder difference, due to the middle resonator delete (as Eric mentioned in the post above regarding his volvo). I did some searches on "middle resonator" trying to ascertain the difference in sound and why it would be put there in the first place.
Essentially it's a common DIY mod to get more sound out of the exhaust. General consensus seems to say this mod costs $80 to remove the middle resonator and around the same $80 if you didn't like the results and wanted to weld it back in.
Good news is the Comfort mode and Sport mode settings can adjust the volume of the exhaust via the actuator which is standard on the A45 and CLA45 regardless (at least according to MB ordering guide) if you've selected the standard exhaust or the performance exhaust.