Both of my current vehicles are AWD -- so you know I love it.... if the price is right, I'll definitely want it.
Why Mercedes 4Matic is the way to go (if the price is right)
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Unfortunately, according to Forbes, for the US:
"Sales of the CLA250 front wheel drive start this fall. Unfortunately, the 4Matic won’t arrive until the spring, a bit of a mismatch with the typical weather patterns in the Northeast, so sales could lag a bit as consumers in key markets wait for the all-wheel-drive version."
"Sales of the CLA250 front wheel drive start this fall. Unfortunately, the 4Matic won’t arrive until the spring, a bit of a mismatch with the typical weather patterns in the Northeast, so sales could lag a bit as consumers in key markets wait for the all-wheel-drive version."
Great demonstration video...more new cars seem to be migrating to AWD...
I owned an Audi A4 Quattro for seven or eight years, and the 4WD system in that was really wonderful, especially (but not only) in the winter ice and snow of central Maine. I believe that the M-B 4Matic is similar and will likely wait for it before deciding which CLA to buy -- almost certainly the 4Matic if the price and mileage hit aren't too steep.
just checked the CLS 4Matic option at 2500 USD
guess thats a fair price...
guess thats a fair price...
I spent 2 hours at local dealer today and was introduced to the person in charge of "building" the specs on MB system.
Since I live in Florida, I was advised to ignore the AWD.
Since I live in Florida, I was advised to ignore the AWD.
In my humble opinion, 4Matic is a wise investment on a regional basis, especially considering the CLA is FWD. In snowy areas the investment makes sense but not so in snow-less parts of a country (while it may aid some on ice, nothing is truly effective where ice is concerned). Save the cash spent on 4Matic upgrade and invest it on the wheels or some other package.
I'd have to agree with the above !! Here in the NorthEast the dealerships orders like 90% plus of their inventory with teh 4matics. I've learned to not opt for the 4matic and just get a set of dedicated winter tires/wheels instead which would save a couple of $1ks for the 4matic !In my humble opinion, 4Matic is a wise investment on a regional basis, especially considering the CLA is FWD. In snowy areas the investment makes sense but not so in snow-less parts of a country (while it may aid some on ice, nothing is truly effective where ice is concerned). Save the cash spent on 4Matic upgrade and invest it on the wheels or some other package.
FWD & 4WD Experience
I live in the snow country of central Maine and have many years of winter experience in both FWD and 4WD vehicles (the latter an Audi Quattro and a Toyota pickup). Most of my vehicles have been (and are) FWD. On them, I run Michelin X-Ice tires in winter and they generally do just fine. I do need to be careful not to get off the road, in deep snow, or extremely slick conditions on a grade, but it is manageable. The 4WD adds a level of competence to that -- I can go through and over just about any surface so long as I have good snow tires. All-season tires just don't cut it when conditions get bad. A crucial thing to remember: people most often get into trouble driving on ice and snow when they have to slow down or turn quickly. 4WD does you no good for that, so it is not a panacea for winter driving. Tires matter much more than most people think.
One other thing: The Audi A4 Quattro handled really well for a sedan, and the full-time 4WD was definitely part of that. I would expect the CLA 4Matic to do the same.
I live in the snow country of central Maine and have many years of winter experience in both FWD and 4WD vehicles (the latter an Audi Quattro and a Toyota pickup). Most of my vehicles have been (and are) FWD. On them, I run Michelin X-Ice tires in winter and they generally do just fine. I do need to be careful not to get off the road, in deep snow, or extremely slick conditions on a grade, but it is manageable. The 4WD adds a level of competence to that -- I can go through and over just about any surface so long as I have good snow tires. All-season tires just don't cut it when conditions get bad. A crucial thing to remember: people most often get into trouble driving on ice and snow when they have to slow down or turn quickly. 4WD does you no good for that, so it is not a panacea for winter driving. Tires matter much more than most people think.
One other thing: The Audi A4 Quattro handled really well for a sedan, and the full-time 4WD was definitely part of that. I would expect the CLA 4Matic to do the same.
I'm glad to see someone else shares my opinion on AWD in the snow. Blizzaks on our current FWD cars have proven much more effective in the snow than any AWD setup on all-season tires. I would definitely rather have AWD over RWD when things get slick, so I think this option is most important for the RWD C-class on-up.I live in the snow country of central Maine and have many years of winter experience in both FWD and 4WD vehicles (the latter an Audi Quattro and a Toyota pickup). Most of my vehicles have been (and are) FWD. On them, I run Michelin X-Ice tires in winter and they generally do just fine. I do need to be careful not to get off the road, in deep snow, or extremely slick conditions on a grade, but it is manageable. The 4WD adds a level of competence to that -- I can go through and over just about any surface so long as I have good snow tires. All-season tires just don't cut it when conditions get bad. A crucial thing to remember: people most often get into trouble driving on ice and snow when they have to slow down or turn quickly. 4WD does you no good for that, so it is not a panacea for winter driving. Tires matter much more than most people think.
One other thing: The Audi A4 Quattro handled really well for a sedan, and the full-time 4WD was definitely part of that. I would expect the CLA 4Matic to do the same.
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