[BenzFan]

4matic for sure. Even though FWD will help make the CLA more fuel efficient, I just can't imagine buying a Mercedes and have it be FWD.

RWD is what I want but in this case since it's not available, AWD it is!

Apparently the AWD system will feel RWD biased, so maybe it will be like what I originally wanted.... hmmm

 

[BenzFan]

I've owned a lot of FWD vehicles in my life, but while in snowy Germany the FWD cars I've driven in snow/ice with no problems were an Opel Astra, Nissan Altima and most recently a 2011 Ford Fusion Sport. If those cars can easily handle winter weather with FWD, then I'm sure the Mercedes CLA will be alright.

Yup, even FWD cars as cheap and affordable as an older Honda Civic with a set of good winter tires will do very well in winter.

Nearly any FWD vehicle can be driven in winter safely, can't say the same thing about all RWD vehicles.