Hi there, I am new to the GLA45 but not to MB - had a 2010 S63 but got out of it after reliability issues.... I am now looking at a CPO 2015 GLA45 with very low miles for a great price (45K) and am cross shopping it with the 2016 golf R and a 2015 Infiniti Q70sx 5.6 (I know... totally different car).

I would love some input from owners if cross shopped with the golf R or if anyone has any experience with the Infiniti M56/Q70. The Q70 is also 45K, the R is 40K...my budget is 45K and I am looking to own for at least 5 own for a min. of 5 years.

I like the GLA45 but am worried about reliability (although it will be covered for 4 years). The Infiniti is also CPO...
Thanks!

 

OK I have pretty much eliminated the Infiniti... stuck with the 45 and a new golf R. Has anyone here considered the R?

 

stay with the 45 much better performance.

 

The Golf R is likely to understeer if you track the car. The Golf R is going to feel smaller.

I love my GLA45. After having it 6 months, there is no way I would compare it to a Golf R. It's a step above IMHO.