2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA vs 2020 BMW 4 Series
Overview | |
MSRP$36,650 | MSRP$44,750 |
Average price$29,032 | Average price$30,940 |
Listings206 | Listings171 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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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. | |
2020 BMW 4 Series Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.6 cu ft | Cargo Space17.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3362 lbs | Curb Weight3680 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height54.7 in |
Length184.6 in | Length182.7 in |
Width78.7 in | Width79.4 in |
Wheelbase107.4 in | Wheelbase110.6 in |
Maximum Payload1102 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,650 | $44,750 |
Average price | $29,032 | $30,940 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
MPG City | 23 | |
MPG Highway | 34 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 2.0L 248 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | |
MPG Highway | 34 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.6 cu ft | 17.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3362 lbs | 3680 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 54.7 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 79.4 in |
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 110.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1102 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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