2019 Porsche 911 vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA
Overview | |
MSRP$91,100 | MSRP$36,650 |
Average price$159,461 | Average price$28,678 |
Listings268 | Listings193 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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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 | |
Engine3.0L 370 hp H6 | Engine |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower370 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City20 | MPG City |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 370 hp H6 | Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque331 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower370 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space5.1 cu ft | Cargo Space11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3153 lbs | Curb Weight3362 lbs |
Height51.0 in | Height56.7 in |
Length177.1 in | Length184.6 in |
Width77.9 in | Width78.7 in |
Wheelbase96.5 in | Wheelbase107.4 in |
Maximum Payload980 lbs | Maximum Payload1102 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $91,100 | $36,650 |
Average price | $159,461 | $28,678 |
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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 | 3.0L 370 hp H6 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 370 hp @ 6500 rpm | |
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 29 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 370 hp H6 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque | 331 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 370 hp @ 6500 rpm | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 29 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 5.1 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3153 lbs | 3362 lbs |
Height | 51.0 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 177.1 in | 184.6 in |
Width | 77.9 in | 78.7 in |
Wheelbase | 96.5 in | 107.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 980 lbs | 1102 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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