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There's little trace of the lengthy off-boost gutlessness of the rival four-cylinder Mercedes A45AMG.
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I love how when the A45/CLA45 AMG came out, it was the darling of the automotive press with hardly any mention of this "off-boost gutlessness", but now that BMW has introduced the M235i, the Merc engine is gutless when off-boost.
The same was true of the 135i when it came out back in 2008. There were endless heralds of "is this the new 2002!?" Four years later and the 135i was a soft, fat pig.
It's so hard to find good, objective information about a car. I think that's why Chris Harris is so well respected. He can deliver the message about a car without going over the top. His comparison of the M135i and A45 AMG was my absolute favorite. He accurately communicates the strengths and weaknesses of each. I can't wait for him to get his hands on an M235i. I think we'll hear the truth at that point.