2019 Dodge Challenger vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA
Overview | |
MSRP$28,095 | MSRP$36,650 |
Average price$29,217 | Average price$28,856 |
Listings843 | Listings195 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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2019 Dodge Challenger Reviews Summary | |
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA Reviews SummaryIn recent years, first-time luxury shoppers have had plenty of choices, but those choices haven't always been great. In the past decade, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi have offered “fun-size” subcompact luxury cars and crossovers. But “subcompact” is typically synonymous with “budget,” and the German Big Three have had a hard time rectifying “small” with “upscale.” Look no further than the woeful Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class or the underwhelming BMW X1. These cars might have luxury badges on their hoods, but they hardly live up to them. As subcompact luxury cars go, a “4-door coupe” like the 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class makes a lot more sense than I initially expected. For commuters and first-time luxury buyers who simply want a comfortable place to sit on their way to work, and who occasionally need a backseat for guests or kids, the CLA makes more sense than paying a premium for a crossover or larger sedan. It has the lines of a coupe but is more sensible than one. The CLA has been redesigned for 2020, and as Mercedes has unveiled a more affordable A-Class sedan, the CLA is no longer the most affordable vehicle in the German luxury brand’s US lineup. This allows the CLA to grow in new and interesting ways, becoming a more dramatic performance luxury car. Read on to learn if the CLA-Class is the right choice for your first luxury car as well as which specific trim CarGurus recommends. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 305 hp V6 | Engine |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower305 hp @ 6350 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City19 | MPG City |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 305 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower305 hp @ 6350 rpm | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.2 cu ft | Cargo Space11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3858 lbs | Curb Weight3362 lbs |
Height57.5 in | Height56.7 in |
Length197.9 in | Length184.6 in |
Width85.4 in | Width78.7 in |
Wheelbase116.2 in | Wheelbase107.4 in |
Maximum Payload1092 lbs | Maximum Payload1102 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,095 | $36,650 |
Average price | $29,217 | $28,856 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
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Summary | In recent years, first-time luxury shoppers have had plenty of choices, but those choices haven't always been great. In the past decade, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi have offered “fun-size” subcompact luxury cars and crossovers. But “subcompact” is typically synonymous with “budget,” and the German Big Three have had a hard time rectifying “small” with “upscale.” Look no further than the woeful Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class or the underwhelming BMW X1. These cars might have luxury badges on their hoods, but they hardly live up to them. As subcompact luxury cars go, a “4-door coupe” like the 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class makes a lot more sense than I initially expected. For commuters and first-time luxury buyers who simply want a comfortable place to sit on their way to work, and who occasionally need a backseat for guests or kids, the CLA makes more sense than paying a premium for a crossover or larger sedan. It has the lines of a coupe but is more sensible than one. The CLA has been redesigned for 2020, and as Mercedes has unveiled a more affordable A-Class sedan, the CLA is no longer the most affordable vehicle in the German luxury brand’s US lineup. This allows the CLA to grow in new and interesting ways, becoming a more dramatic performance luxury car. Read on to learn if the CLA-Class is the right choice for your first luxury car as well as which specific trim CarGurus recommends. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 305 hp V6 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6350 rpm | |
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 30 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 305 hp V6 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque | 268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6350 rpm | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 30 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.2 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3858 lbs | 3362 lbs |
Height | 57.5 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 197.9 in | 184.6 in |
Width | 85.4 in | 78.7 in |
Wheelbase | 116.2 in | 107.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1092 lbs | 1102 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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