The 1 series to me really just seemed like another girls car because of the size and I don't see that much of a difference for the 2 series. The CLA doesn't get in to that mix well at least from what I am hearing. Overall I think the CLA is better looking an appeals better.
BMW M235i vs CLA45 AMG
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BMW M 235i
3.0L Twin-Scroll Single Turbo Inline 6 (N55)
322 HP @ 5800 RPM
332 LB-FT @ 1300-4500 RPM
4.8 sec (auto) / 5.0 sec (manual)
RWD
Unladen Weight EU: 3373 lbs / 1530 kg
$44,025
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Versus
Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG
2.0L Twin-Scroll Single Turbo Inline 4
355 HP @ 6000 RPM
332 LB-FT @ 2250-5000 RPM
4.6 sec
AWD
Unladen Weight: 3494 lbs / 1585 kg
$48,375
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3.0L Twin-Scroll Single Turbo Inline 6 (N55)
322 HP @ 5800 RPM
332 LB-FT @ 1300-4500 RPM
4.8 sec (auto) / 5.0 sec (manual)
RWD
Unladen Weight EU: 3373 lbs / 1530 kg
$44,025
Versus
Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG
2.0L Twin-Scroll Single Turbo Inline 4
355 HP @ 6000 RPM
332 LB-FT @ 2250-5000 RPM
4.6 sec
AWD
Unladen Weight: 3494 lbs / 1585 kg
$48,375
