2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA vs 2020 Dodge Challenger
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MSRP$36,650 | MSRP$28,095 |
Average price$29,028 | Average price$32,966 |
Listings195 | Listings707 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 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. | |
2020 Dodge Challenger Reviews SummaryWith its stablemate, the Dodge Charger, the Dodge Challenger is one of the last remaining modern muscle cars. The Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro have both eschewed their “retro” phases to become more forward-looking sporty coupes. But the Challenger holds fast, trading on the past while using current automotive technology to create one of the most fun-loving coupes on the market. This puts the Challenger in a field of one, but for those seeking what the Challenger has to offer, nothing else is needed. The Challenger is largely unchanged for the 2020 model year. It provides several new colors, some additional interior design choices, and adds a 50th Anniversary package for some trims. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine3.6L 303 hp V6 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower303 hp @ 6350 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine Name3.6L 303 hp V6 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower303 hp @ 6350 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.6 cu ft | Cargo Space16.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3362 lbs | Curb Weight3858 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height57.7 in |
Length184.6 in | Length197.9 in |
Width78.7 in | Width85.4 in |
Wheelbase107.4 in | Wheelbase116.0 in |
Maximum Payload1102 lbs | Maximum Payload1092 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,650 | $28,095 |
Average price | $29,028 | $32,966 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 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. | With its stablemate, the Dodge Charger, the Dodge Challenger is one of the last remaining modern muscle cars. The Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro have both eschewed their “retro” phases to become more forward-looking sporty coupes. But the Challenger holds fast, trading on the past while using current automotive technology to create one of the most fun-loving coupes on the market. This puts the Challenger in a field of one, but for those seeking what the Challenger has to offer, nothing else is needed. The Challenger is largely unchanged for the 2020 model year. It provides several new colors, some additional interior design choices, and adds a 50th Anniversary package for some trims. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 303 hp V6 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 303 hp @ 6350 rpm | |
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 30 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 3.6L 303 hp V6 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | 303 hp @ 6350 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
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 | 11.6 cu ft | 16.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3362 lbs | 3858 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 57.7 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 197.9 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 85.4 in |
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 116.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1102 lbs | 1092 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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