Is the 2020 Mercedes Benz A220 the BEST small luxury sedan?
2020 ж. 17 Мау.
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The 2020 Mercedes Benz A220 has replaced the CLA class. Even though this is the smallest Benz produced for the USA the A220 has a ton of interior space. Under the hood is a 2.0L turbocharged in-line 4 producing 188 HP and mated to a 7-speed DCT. The interior of the A220 not only has more room but also a ton of new technology and safety features. Is the 2020 Mercedes Benz A220 the best bang for your buck Benz?
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I love how he keeps saying Twinkies lmao thats awesome lol
This is the car I want. I chose not to settle for a kia forte gt and just to keep driving my cheap car while I save for this.
Wait until the warranty has expired. You will wish you had the Kia.
Mr R he could get a cpo model. A lot cheaper than new with an extended warranty.
@@georgerenstrom4348 I work on my own cars now if they break. I buy cars for around 5-6k cash usually Hondas or Toyota. When I buy an A class it'll be slightly pre-owned and I know what I'm getting into. I just like them. I'll end up doing most of the work myself if I need to before I get rid of it one day.
Forte gt is better than this car lol n way quicker and almost half the price
@@Mattwiistand get it bro I love mine
The A220 is definitely a nice ride. Love the all wheel drive. It would be a nice daily driver.
Great review! Thanks so much for pointing out that not everyone who wants a luxury car wants to drive around a giant yacht on wheels. This puppy looks loaded with tech (not found on some higher up models) and perfect for zipping around crowded roads. And on top of the vroom, the suspension/ride looked really smooth. I also enjoyed your obsession with snacking in the car.
I really love how connected you are to your subscribers
Your reviews are great!! Very personable and yet detailed enough
Your the best Joe I appreciate you so much I showed my brother your Chanel and he loves it. 👍🏽👍🏽
I just bought this one last week, everyone is loving it. The C300 has more power but feels very simple inside. Thank you Joe
Congrats Anthony!
Great vid! I love how the engine sounds while you were increasing speed! 👌🏾
The food references are the best... Totally speaking my language 😅
I had it for 4 months as my work car in 2020 and I am in love with this car eversince. Just enough juice to be not boring and really good on gas and comfort as a daily driver.
do you still have this car? And have you had any issues?
@b.stylin505 No it's going strong at 96km as of now.
I always love this over and over again. I use this for writing stories in school. Amazing!
love the exterior design...that msrp...ouch!
Great job man , im one of your first supporters ! Italian from iceland - Twinkie Gang - keep it up 😄 ✌🏽❤️
I may watch Mat Watsons carwow, i may watch Doug Demuro BUT i must always always come back to Raiti’s Rides, his like that cool dad that will never lead you astray or lie to you ❤️❤️
Great content (as usual). So refreshing to see honest reviews without personal bias. I come from the school that says "A good car, is a good car". I've driven German cars (BMW/Mercedes) for the last 20 years, but I can appreciate a quality product, regardless of who built it (I.E Camaro, New Acura TLX, etc). You're one of the few reviewers that I trust. Great work Paisan ;) BTW...it would be funny to see you eat a Crispy Creme or Twinkie at the end of one of these videos. You probably haven't had one since 1989 but you talk about that stuff in every video so...LOL!
Thanks Danny! I will see how I can fit that in. Thanks for letting me share my passion with you!
Dude! The denim blue color is the color I have for my Mercedes. I thought at first I actually bought the car from where you guys were from, but turns out the interior is completely different. My interior is all black with cross red stitching.
I just leased one. Reminds my first MB, a 2013 c300 sport. I went on to lease two more c300, but always loved the smaller car. Glad to be going back to this compact.
I’m wrapping up a lease on a C 300 and I’m thinking of going to this. If I ever get to fly again, I should be letting this car sit 4 or 5 months a year. I owned a CLA 250 that I loved enough to get me away from my 7th, but defunct, SAABs. I didn’t like the turbo lag, But I think I’d feel like a soccer mom and a GLA or B.
I was pleasantly surprised with the rear seat room as well Joe. Keep it up man.
Thanks brother!@ Great minds think a like!
Another pleasing review! Greetings from Germany :)
That is so very awesome of you to say Daniel!
I have my 2020 A220 for a year now. I still LOVE this car. Fun to drive with a ton of features. And MBUX is second to none. . Thank you for the great and ACCURATE reviews. They really inform and help. Thinking of getting the 2021 GLA 250 for our second car.
Have you had any mechanical problems with this car since you had it?? I want to get one but I’m still deciding between this and an Audi
@@hamzali97 no problems at all. It is a fun car. Happy decision making
@@robc7563 is this a reliable car along with that what are the maintenance cost roughly?
@@YoungGodz-_- this has been very reliable. I purchased a 3 yr maintenance package when I bought it. Worked into deal. Have had no other maintenance expenses
@@robc7563 Funny I've been deciding for the last 3 days I love this car looks amazing but the maintenance plan did you negotiate a price or you just added it onto the car
0:48 The first Mercedes A-class car was not introduced in 2019, but it was in 1997. The lessons of history are not always so short. However, Raiti's Rides reviews are always interesting, quite detailed and informative. Many thanks!!
he was talking about sedan version
I'm loving that blue paint! Great color for this car.
I agree with you!
I looked at one of these when I was car shopping, I’m not a big Mercedes Benz fan, but this one drew me in. Unfortunately my credit wasn’t strong enough to get approved for this car. Had to get a Hyundai Elantra instead but, hopefully with some hard work and saving up, I’ll get one. I’m ,ore of a Audi fan. But this is a sexy car
sorry to hear that about your credit. Next time look into tradelines before you buy anything like a car are a house, are just looking to rent something.
what was your credit score?
What credit? Just save some money. Give up on something. Work more hours. I quit smoking for example and that saved me like 300 dollars per month. We all have some money sink hobbies too. Get your finances in order bro and money will accumulate. Btw older this car gets its gonna be cheaper. You dont have to buy it new. Buy used one 5 yo old for example and save a lot of money.
Joe, think you might be able to review the new 2020 C300? Definitely would be interested in your review of that vehicle.
Interesting how the steering wheel is different for the AMG line in this video. In Europe the steering wheel is different for AMG line. Good review as usual btw! Enjoyed watching.
Always great content with full throttle ; it shifts nice for a dct , I wasn’t sure it would but it shift nice . Love this a 220 4matic you get tech and driver assistance etc with this car for great price . I don’t care about the 3 star emblem or manufacturer I want a decent sedan for a decent price and this fits my budget . Perfect size inside and trunk . Thanks for review
I don’t get why this car gets so much hate. This has similar dimensions and price point as C class from over a decade ago, cars now have become too large. This is a great car for city traffic, and especially for younger buyers who are growing into luxury.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
LOVE,LOVE, LOVE. That entertainment screen omg, beautiful.
So glad that you are digging this one.
@@RaitisRides I am man, however, I am from Canada and our taxes and pricing are very different here from what you say it is in the USA. Here it's about $ 48,000.00 with Taxes and preferred package. Financing monthly with a down payment of around $ 5,000.00 would be over $ 800.00 close to $900.00. BTW ever since I've started watching your reviews I've learnt so much about cars as I am looking to buy my first car this year with the Grace of God. I love your videos and your sense of humour. You have earned the nickname Mr. Twinky. LOL. The question, so far I am thinking about the Nissan Sentra, Buick Encore and Nissan Rouge. The reason why I am more into the SUV is that they come with the AWD option and because I am from Canada and with our winter here being pretty heavy, I feel like I would need an AWD more than an FWD. So my question is, which one out of the three vehicles I am so far looking at would you most recommend for a new driver? Also, if there are any other's you can recommend that I can look at would be so helpful.
Funny that you brought up panda 🐼 Bears because that’s exactly where my mind went. 😀 A subcompact vehicle that doesn’t have ventilated seats but still costs $44k. That is one expensive badge. Welcome back Tom. 🤔 Love the color of the exterior. This car with AWD would be perfect for the Mrs. She wants a compact AWD vehicle. Thanks Joe!!
Hi, how is the overall road noise levels with those 45 series tires?.
I was really expecting low $30k for a smaller & entry level vehicle. $44k is really high
I was guessing $35-40k. He dealer optioned this one a little too heavy IMO.
Imagining paying $45K for Toyota Corolla with Mercedes badge.
These things depreciate like hell though. You can get already get a well optioned 2019 for ~$25k.
Luxury
Agreed, especially since MB doesn’t mean what it used to. Brand prestige and panache have gradually eroded over the years with its over bloated lineup.
Great review! One question: Does the sunroof actually slide back and tilt up /down?
Yes. It does
Kinda expensive for a 4cyl. They should delete the small hood badge, it’s redundant being close to the grill badge. Nice job Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
It feels like a German "4 door Mustang GT" in a positive way... which means that people can custom that sedan personally for later use as a form of self expression. Mercedez Benz A class is meant for future customization when buyers go to a Hennessey Custom Performance Upgrade House and add some personal custom touches... and possibly own preferential racing stripes. It is meant for customization, like Mr. Paul Walker in Fast And Furious
@@GerardPedrico Honestly, this competes with its own CLA. Which is more muscle car like with its power domes on the hood and the more aggressive head- and taillights. For me the CLA is a winner. (Also has frameless doors)
The software and safety features drive up the price. He didn’t show you half of the trick features, like the voice control, the fuel saving features (engine shuts off at stoplights to save fuel but takes off on a dime when you press the accelerator👍🏾), remote engine control, navigation system, etc. The car will drive for 50 miles on a flat tire with no noticeable difference in the ride comfort and zero rim damage. Then there are the MB security features, programable seat settings, illuminated star (at night it’s the coolest thing ever), sun/moon roof with retractable sheath, and other features. The car corners on a dime. Try this trick: Get into your A220 and go to an empty parking lot, set a quarter down outside of the driver’s door on the ground, cut the wheel all the way to the left, drive in a full circle and stop right back in the same spot at which you left the quarter. Open your door, and the quarter will literally be exactly where you left it. In other words, the car corners so tight that it drives a perfect 360 degree circle. I have owned BMW’s as well as MB. I tried the 360 degrees maneuver in a BMW (multiple models) but couldn’t do it, and BMW’s are supposed to be built for performance. Try it!
I got this one ... it’s a great car 🚙 I love driving it
I looked at this model and a new 2018 Giulia Alfa Romero. Found an AWD A220 for $33k and the Giulia Ti sport AWD for $29k (with options it was an MSRP of $49k. $20k off and such a great drive with just shy of 100 more horses, I went Italian. The German offering was tempting though.
I have this car and I love it! Great looks, technology, and fun to drive. I have the 2020, and your review on the 2019 helped make my decision...very pleased. I have it in mountain grey with Bahia brown interior. Everyone compliments it....and the ambient lighting inside is awesome. Another great review Joe. Thank you!!!
I was out shopping for a car and this to me blew out the Acura ilx a-spec, and the Audi a3.
I don't get how people compare this to a corolla 😂 fools
Have you had any issues with the car? I’ve been thinking of getting this one
Love the paint color. But the panda bear interior, not so much. I wish we got the hatchback here in the US.
Please do Amg A35 sedan 4 Automatic review
This is a good entry-level model, I like it.
The only A series I would be interested in would be an A45 amg
We don’t get it here in the US :(
A35 seems like a decent compromise but I hear ya. No way I’d buy a car like this brand new. I’ll let someone else take the 30% depreciation for the first few years.
Love your video's
Thanks Aaron! I really appreciate you saying that.
Best review of all time
Definitely have to do the amg a35 sedan
Excellent job
I love everything about this car.. but how is it for long term liability?
I love the color of this car!!! Good job Joe.
It fits the lines very well!
I really like that blue!
I'mma start putting twinkies into my fake exhausts and hold them with tape. Thanks for the storage compartment tips!
This car is so perfect for a yuppie like me. Joe thank you so much for the review. i'm gonna find the nearest dealer and get one.
I am so glad that I can share this one with you!
Wow you’re gonna buy a $40k car just from one review
Can u do seat leon FR 2020 review?
I love gloss black.
I don't know if this is the best small luxury sedan, but Joe Raiti is the best small(ish) KZhead car reviewer. Should have at least double the subs.. but that will come.
Hey Joe I have a question what's your Favorite/Dream car or truck? ❤️
This A220 sedan is like every family's dream car. Great review as always.
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
I’m thinking about trading in my 2018 Acura TLX V6 with this. I’m debating on the pros and cons. My only concern with the TLX is the sluggish ZF 9 transmission and not sure about its long term reliability.
You have very good concerns!
Joe review the A35 amg plz
That speaker in the front I think is that a defect around it how it fits in the dash ?
Thanks for sharing that great input!
Very nice, it has more features than my 2016 c300 had. Now my 2022 Genesis G80 prestige, kills my old C300, I don't miss it at all. This car however would make a great every day driver, so im interested.
Nice watch man .
Hey Joe! Which one would you pick - A220 or Audi A3 (2021) ??
Wait till next year when the new Audi a3 comes out
Great video but I am wondering if the mercedes benz logo lights up on the grille and someone needs to pay you for promoting Hostess
When are we getting the CLA 45 review? And if possible can you compare it to the CLA 35? I wanna know how much of a difference you notice
I am still waiting on one. Remember the virus cause the factories to shut down.
Raiti's Rides yea, I just noticed some dealers are starting to receive them. No rush, I just love your work and really the only car review I want to watch is yours.
It’s really fascinating how Mercedes got 400hp out of their AMG A45s that is only sold in Europe. Nevertheless, this is a nicely proportioned car😍 looks a lot cleaner than the stretched out 2020 CLA
Hello Joe. Looks like I will still stick to the Mercedes S-Class sedan. XD
You and your sweet tooth!! 😂. I love all of your videos.....makes me smile besides educating me.
Love how all Americans over here being like: "damn 33k is too expensive for a car in this class" while the car is equipped with sunroof, both sides electric seats and so on. While in Germany (where the car actually comes from) the base version is optioned with absolute nothing and the option list is ridiculously overpriced compared to the us prices. For example: Mercedes makes you pay separately for driver side electric seats and passengers electric seat The car as it is presented right here would cost you at least $65k in Germany..
Joe, would you prefer a Golf-R or this car? Yes, they’re different but they are the same price point.
Wonder if the waterpump will go out at 45k like on my cla250
a little suggestion for your camera man here, he needs to show what you are talking here. 1:36 he should do a close shot to show us the functional side air curtain 4:33 he should do a close shot show us the roof when you pointing at it 5:25 he should do a close shot show us the fake exhaust hole...
Hey Joe and everyone else, what's your favorite mercedes class? Mine is the S63 AMG coupe 😍😍😍
Supreme SPS last generation CLA45 AMG
@@ayyazmahmood2197 yeah I was in love with that one when I first saw it back in 2016 I think. And I think the starting price for it was around 50k im probably mistaken though 😅
Hands down!!!
CLS 450 is my pick.
@@panzer_TZ yeah that car is sleek!!!
Love this guy! No back tire but hope and a prayer! Haha
Thanks for letting me share the cars and the laughs with you Daniela!
I wish you were more excited about the acceleration 😆 but like you said it’s not an AMG. Still a nice car!
45 grand for 180 horses, oh boy
Ya they can suck my stuff I'll go grab a fucking older c63 and tune it even more for that money
Just wait for the Cadillac CT4 to come out. it's not quite as ugly, it's rear-wheel drive and it has more horsepower than this
This one has a lot of options the starting Price is 33 grand
It is the c8 of the subcompact class
Another $45,000 vehicle with no spare tire...C’mon man!
Have you done a Volvo S60 R-Design? AWD with Polestar (hint hint)?
Fingers crossed I should be reviewing one soon!
🤔same price as a Golf R. Which way to go?
heard good things about this, was thinking between this or the base model tesla 3 for my wife.
They are really great!
I love it!!
I dont know if you though of this, but since you know alot about vehicles, you should give them a score and pull up a list from best scores to worst scores, just like doug demuro, but not so detailed simply an overall score :)
That's a great idea!
Nice well equipped car , so much space for little car.
I am so glad that you like this one.
You could use the Twinkies of Truth to check for fake vents now Joe 😂😂
Ambient lighting?
It's questionable why Mercedes decided to sell the a class here after all these years since the car has been out since '97
I'd take it to a muffler shop and have those exhaust tips made functional.
I love when he be talking about food lol
Tbh it’s a beautiful car. But i really feel like people who buy this car buy it bc it’s a mercedes and try and flex that. It’s nice, don’t get me wrong. But a lotttt or bigger cars out there for this price, not to mention offer same tech (besides interior lights etc)
Of course they are buying it for the brand recognition.
Totally agree. Similar to when you see a CLA 250, made with cheaper materials, but people swear they are driving an AMG. LOL.
JERMAINE ROBINSON yep lol. like it’s a beautiful car. but a lot of people in my area drive this as well as cla250 and swear they are driving some E class/S class
Have you reviewed an audi a3 yet?
Nice looking car.
Need a 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia/Stelvio review with the updated interiors
You are 100% correct!
There is 2 AMG versions, A35 and A45. The A45 is not available in the US.
Thanks man!
Are you sure that's the same car you drove in the video, if so why the rust still on the rotors a the end of the video
10000%
What I learned in this video is if I get this car, i have to stuff 12 twinkies in the front, 2 in the exhaust and a banana in the back seat pouch.
It's the important stuff that matters!
Would you do a review on the Volvo XC90?
I am trying to track one down.
This car is one of best cars if your budget around 40-50k$ ,that's great.
You are so right about that!
Where does the CLA250 fit into their product line now?
It's larger.
2020’s Beverly Hill’s Cop, the hotel guy comes out with a box of tweenkies.😂
Benz for life!
that is a sexy car. it's a nice flex that's not too in your face. i want one now
You hit the nail on the head!