How much did I spend on my CLA45s AMG in my first year?

A full detailed look at every penny I've spent on my Mercedes CLA45s AMG in my first year of ownership.

2023 Mercedes CLA45s Running costs.

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This video features the CLA45s AMG which is one of the AMG performance versions of the Mercedes CLA. My car is the 2022 CLA45s AMG Coupe but you can also get the CLA45s AMG Shooting brake or even the A45s Hatch back.

The CLA45s gives you that great AMG sound from the AMG performance and also the luxury of a Mercedes Benz

This is the w118 Mercedes CLA. The 2022 CLA45s AMG

If you like this car also check out some of the other great Mercedes AMG models:
A35 AMG
CLA45 AMG
C43 AMG
C63 AMG
E63S AMG

Make sure to always spec the AMG performance exhaust!

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[TheAftermath]

Really good break down mate, I worked out with everything included my A45 (67 plate) was costing me almost 1k a month all in and I work from home! These cars aren’t cheap, but it’s the price you pay for a decent car 🙏

[pramey]

been watching you since you got this car coz i really fell in love with the CLA 45. its been so cool to see you become so refined at making videos and editing, i remember when you just got ur drone lol cant believe its been a year since following this exact car through ur ownership experience. keep going i love it ☺

[zakmirza]

Great video - thanks for being open and honest about all the costs...oh and i love your video editing skills - hope i get to that level one day with mine!!!

[ulysees]

the fact you got in to a CLA45s plus for 1k down and £760 a month is absolutely outstanding value, ive been looking and with 12k down its still £789 a month on a PCP

[antoniomazarekic]

Amazing honest and well informed video of costs owning this amazing car.Thank you again for sharing with all of us. 👍

[myringains]

I don't know what 22 miles per gallon is, so I converted it and it's 12.84 liters per 100Km. That's a lot higher than the 8.8 liters claimed by Mercedes. In fact, you're in average E63S V8 territory with that fuel consumption. Unless I converted wrong, please tell me how you’d describe your driving. Is it aggressive all the time? Or do you drive normally as well? And what’s your Comfort / Sport mode ratio? Thanks.

[adidkjf]

i think its a shame, here in germany where the car is coming from, we pay a lot more for the cars and at the same time on average we earn less money monthly than people in the UK :D...

[Temilei]

On my 2020 C43 AMG:
Finance - PCP £598 monthly
Insurance - £500 a year
Average Mpg - 24.4mpg
Premium Petrol - £60 every two weeks
Tax - £570 a year
Quickest 0-60 I got was 4.0s (stock)
Average 0-60 numbers i get is 4.3s (stock)…The 4.7 seconds mercedes claims on paper is a myth, the car is much quicker, just have good tyres on.
I recently got new continental contact sport 7 tyres ( currently best in the market) - front £169 each, rear £204 each.
Service is going to be £574 at 26k miles.
I will almost certainly be getting the CLA45s Amg 🔥 next

[RenLacerda]

gosh, cost of ownership in UK is a FRACTION of the US! Great video, thanks!

[totoro]

Ended up paying off the car almost right away. that saved $20, 000 in interest because my finance rate was 5%. I also just got ceramic coating and regret not getting ppf as I have similar stone chips that you have after owning for about 11 months now. ceramic coated selenite grey matte paint does appear very clean when viewed from a short distance even after getting rained and snowed on multiple times so it makes me feel a little bit better. I try to pretend those chips dont exist :( I'm getting 16.5 mpg due to driving like a maniac in sport+ all the time.. but just cant stop listening to the burbles, cracks, and pops from an amg

[hassanalirahumi]

Hi good video you didn't mention about the dash and giveing some extra noice to the car.

[tonymuir]

Gap insurance is also worthwhile considering. Great video mate, and always good to see your adventure!👍

[lenol]

In my a220 i average 30-40 mpg lol i know its a weaker motor but car still looks cool

16mpg is rough but if u can afford it hell yea

[ashphilip]

Great review of the costs associated with owning the beast AB. How can I get the AMG hoodie you got on, I don't see them in the US. Thanks!

[a.]

Cool!! Did you consider the shooting brake? What made you go for this instead? Just curious. Great video

[davidhalliwell]

The Matt finish does look good, but it looks expensive for the cleaning materials, compared to bog standard car shampoo. For me the jury is still out on the Matt finish. 
So…is it worth it above ( including ceramic treatment ) a solid or metallic paint.?
There’s something satisfying about applying polish. Also, Gap insurance is a lot cheaper than the Ghost. Do you really want the car back when some toerag has had it. ?

[nealc]

Hi Adam, I was wondering what things cost you as mine is about 2 weeks older than yours so its good to compare. Im averaging 28mpg from start and have hit high 30's regular. I was lucky enough to get a discount on the car and got the 3 years of service plan thrown in, and if you are old like me insurance is a lot cheaper at £275 for me and the wife.... I mailed the guy at PCW for booking in the exhaust mod, but never heard back so that is outstanding. but other than that i added a ceramic coat (3year protection) through JR Valeting local to me ( really good) and PPF front end and tailgate for protection +plus a couple of Garmin mini2 cams.... still thinking about what to do in the long term keeping car for ever or moving it on etc. Good video as always

[ElectroPineapple]

Wouldn't the cost for installing the Dashcam add into these costs? Or is it not considered an essential maintenance mod? ;)
Either way, great video!

[mananmalik]

Hey mate love the video, quick question picking up a 22 Mercedes at a Mercedes dealership. Do they always include road tax in the list price ? Thanks

[Happytruth]

There is a cost you’ve not factored in and that’s your depreciation which if you add onto your annual repayments will give you a more realist cost.

You’ll at a guess have lost £9k over the first year.