I currently own a 2012 E350 Sport and will get another car in MAY -JUNE. Since I am the primary driver in my car (my family probably drives in my car twice a year) I am thinking on switching to the new CLA45 or 2014 E350 Sport. I did priced out a CLA45 with all the stuff I want and it's the same as a E350 Sport. I wanted to get your input/advice what I should buy.

CLA45 AMG (lots of torque, power and fun to drive):
or
E350 Sport (room,smooth riding and comfort)

Thank you in advance for your advice in advance.

It is hard to suggest since it is very personal. For example I drove Z4 and 1 series, small nimble and powerful cars. Z4 gave me so confidence of driving I never thought on what speed I reached ramp, and I knew I can pass any car easily as I like. However with age I started value more comfort, so no small cars for me anymore. I do not drive super fast anymore, I prefer smooth relaxing ride, so I do not want small car anymore when you sacrifice comfort for power. So my advise is getting E350. After reading CLA forum I got idea that the car isn't so comfortable as bigger brothers. But I didn't drive CLA yet, so can't be sure.

W212 being an upscale model of course more MB and better car ,CLA45 targets a different demographics , rear seats are too "hollow" if your tall is beyond average or if someone sits back seat .
Doors don't come with the pillars it looks cool but can easy get dirt ie remove finger marks .We can add as many little details as we want but these would make the situation harder lol
Well, if you take long trips I am sure you will have to complaint about back problems in case you pick up CLA45 . Even W212s seats are not as comfortable as I thought would be and with cool designed Recaro AMG seats the situation in C117 CLA would be worse , it takes no rocket science
However, had I not bought W212 I would pick the CLA 45 , it promises to be a fun machine . However, having used to MB W212's comfort I think I can not go back .
CLA45 is a great choice in my case as a secondary car ie weekend car, special occasions ,track days like these .
I think it will never beat W212's practicability in daily driving

what kind of dumb question is that???


AMG!!!!!!!!!!

If you want an expensive grocery getter then buy the E350.
If you want a smile on your face then buy the CLA45.
If you want a grin on your face then buy a real AMG.

I was planning in buying the CLA AMG but after sitting in the CLA and test drove it I decided to go with the 2010 e550. Reason is the E class screams sophistication, sporty and class. The CLA will be more just a fun car to drive. It's all subjective and for me it was sporty and class I was looking for. I am sure either choice you make will not go wrong.