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Here's a simple equation: AWD>RWD>FWD.

The only time RWD is better is on a track for drifting. I am also going to get the AWD CLA.

 

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RWD may have better handling but it's too unstable and causes oversteer. With AWD you may sacrifice a bit of handling but you have far more control/traction so you don't crash.

 

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FWD is much nicer. Not everyone is a tire-shredding maniac like Jeremy Clarkson. Power oversteer looks cool....to 15 year olds.

I think you might be the first person I ever have heard who favours FWD over RWD. But Larry is right, the topic did go off direction.

I really don't mind that the FWD, most cars I have owned have been. It's also the reason why CLA can be luxurious and as cheap as it is.