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2022 Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan Review

Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-AMG 03/10/2021 No Comments
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Mercedes-AMG A 35 4Matic is near identical to its CLA 35 sibling. But it isn’t and it’s that choice that sets it apart. The middleman of AMG’s new entry 35 range, the sedan sits below CLA and above its A hatch siblings.
 
The 35s were developed alongside their 45 S kin to expand the AMG portfolio to a broader audience that wants it all. But who may find the wilder, more expensive AMG 45, well, too wild? And then some markets just don’t get the A 45.
 

Power of Choice
There’s probably a bigger demand for an almost as exciting car that delivers superior performance and inspiring handling anyway. And of course, this is a vital step into that AMG world. Because of that, you get the choice of three body styles too. This middle brother may lack a touch of its sleeker sibling’s style. But you will need to park them next to each other to notice. And it’s a clear step aside from the hatch too.
 
The heart of the matter is AMG 35’s 302 HP 295 lb.-ft 2-litre turbo four-pot. That’s considerably less than the 45’s 415 HP and 369 lb.-ft. But don’t let that worry you. That output is fed through and AMG Speedshift DCT 7G dual-clutch transmission to CLA 35’s AMG Performance 4Matic variable performance all-wheel drive. Add AMG Dynamic Select has five individual driving programs for a broad range of engine and transmission responses. It also brings a gruffer exhaust tone.
 
Boasting a low single wishbone, tie rod and spring damper unit front end set-up, our test unit also had Adaptive Damping. Three comfort, brisk and sporty suspension modes automatically react to the car’s behavior to adapt each wheel to reigning driving conditions and enhance both ride comfort and agility. Fixed 4-piston monobloc calipers grip 13.7-inch ventilated and perforated discs up front and single-pot sliding calipers on 13” rotors at the rear stop it.
 

Little More Space Inside
Being a sedan rather than a 4-door coupe also means a little more space inside. The rest of the cabin is just as splendid. Slip into the driver’s seat and you’re faced by a latest generation Mercedes multifunction steering wheel in a space dominated by Merc’s Widescreen Cockpit dual 3D display. We still consider it to be the best interface between driver and car. Not just compared to the rest of this car’s systems, but versus any car.
 
We love those two little black steering touch pads, the right one to control the fully digital instrument cluster, which offers three AMG display graphics styles. One of them is a striking Supersport mode with a central tachometer and additional info in 3D effect bars to each side. There’s also a neat and legible heads-up display positioned just where you need it, almost in your line of sight.
 
The left pad runs A 35’s ‘Hey Mercedes’ MBUX multimedia packing Apple Car Play, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and the rest. Including those fancy new USB sockets. Daft considering most people still use old version big plug USB cables. Why not one of each? There’s also wireless charging if your mobile is compatible. The party trick My Mercedes doesn’t always understand my accent. But it’s still so cool.
 
Track Pack. Just in Case
Our AMG A 35 Sedan also packed the optional AMG Track Pace track day pack complete with a virtual race engineer. Just in case!
 
So what’s it like to drive? AMG claims 4.6 seconds 0-60 mph sprint time, but this car did not quite get that right in our tests. Let’s that say that this particular unit was a little lazy. A 35 has great throttle response once on the move and top end acceleration is mighty. Handling is confidence inspiring and road holding solid. The front end, if a little distant, is sprightly and quick to respond to input. Not 45 vicious.
 
The brakes are impressive too, although there’s a touch of bump-steer as the nose pushes down under heavy braking. A compromise in suspension geometry tuned to reduce torque steer, perhaps?
 

A Very Good Compromise
All in all, the Mercedes-AMG A 35 is a compromise overall. But a very good one at that. Not too many owners will put up with the A45’s uncompromising nature every day. This slightly slower and significantly more composed 35 version is also a good 200 grand cheaper. But more importantly, it’s an AMG through and through for a lot less that the big one’s cost.
 
ROAD TESTED:
Mercedes-AMG A 35 4Matic
Engine: 302 HP 295 lb.-ft 2-litre turbo petrol I4
Drive: 7-speed automatic AWD
 
TESTED:
0-40 mph: 2.67 sec
0-60 mph: 4.98 sec
0-75 mph 7.07 sec
0-100 mph: 11.82 sec
¼-mile: 13.3 sec @ 108 mph
50-75 mph: 3.09 sec
75-100 mph: 4.48 sec
 
CLAIMED:
VMax: 155 mph
Fuel City: 29 mpg
Fuel Highway: 22 mpg
 
LIST PRICE: $45,850
RATED: 8

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