2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA vs 2021 Ford Mustang
Overview | |
MSRP$37,850 | MSRP$27,205 |
Average price$32,775 | Average price$30,562 |
Listings226 | Listings1046 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA Reviews SummaryThe entry-level luxury car market has come a long way in the past decade. When upscale automakers first went downmarket, they tended to miss the mark and fail to reach the level of quality that buyers associate with their badges. But they have often come around and finally started producing compact cars with legitimate luxury credentials. One such comeback story is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class. When the CLA was first introduced as a 2014 model, it did not live up to the Mercedez-Benz reputation for luxury. It was underpowered, had a harsh ride, and had a low-grade interior. That all changed with the arrival of its replacement for the 2020 model year. The coupe-like sedan was a significant improvement and it carries over to the 2021 model year. The current CLA has sharp styling, energetic performance, and a high-class interior that’s outfitted with an advanced user interface. | |
2021 Ford Mustang Reviews SummaryThe Ford Mustang is many things to many owners. Unlike its competitors, the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro, the Mustang never left the market. It has evolved and iterated. It’s been of-the-moment and decidedly retro. The 2021 Ford Mustang calls upon its past but also embraces the present, with modern technology wrapped in a hyper-stylized package. For fans of the Blue Oval, it’s the only sports car they may consider, but the Mustang’s trim lineup and list of features make is welcoming enough for any performance enthusiast looking for (relatively) affordable driving fun. For 2021, Ford has added to this lineup with a new Mach 1 trim. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.3L 310 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower | Horsepower310 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine Name2.3L 310 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque350 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
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Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.6 cu ft | Cargo Space13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3362 lbs | Curb Weight3491 lbs |
Height56.3 in | Height54.3 in |
Length184.6 in | Length188.5 in |
Width78.7 in | Width81.9 in |
Wheelbase107.4 in | Wheelbase107.1 in |
Maximum Payload1102 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $37,850 | $27,205 |
Average price | $32,775 | $30,562 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 5.0 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The entry-level luxury car market has come a long way in the past decade. When upscale automakers first went downmarket, they tended to miss the mark and fail to reach the level of quality that buyers associate with their badges. But they have often come around and finally started producing compact cars with legitimate luxury credentials. One such comeback story is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class. When the CLA was first introduced as a 2014 model, it did not live up to the Mercedez-Benz reputation for luxury. It was underpowered, had a harsh ride, and had a low-grade interior. That all changed with the arrival of its replacement for the 2020 model year. The coupe-like sedan was a significant improvement and it carries over to the 2021 model year. The current CLA has sharp styling, energetic performance, and a high-class interior that’s outfitted with an advanced user interface. | The Ford Mustang is many things to many owners. Unlike its competitors, the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro, the Mustang never left the market. It has evolved and iterated. It’s been of-the-moment and decidedly retro. The 2021 Ford Mustang calls upon its past but also embraces the present, with modern technology wrapped in a hyper-stylized package. For fans of the Blue Oval, it’s the only sports car they may consider, but the Mustang’s trim lineup and list of features make is welcoming enough for any performance enthusiast looking for (relatively) affordable driving fun. For 2021, Ford has added to this lineup with a new Mach 1 trim. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 310 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 29 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 2.3L 310 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 350 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | 310 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 29 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.6 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3362 lbs | 3491 lbs |
Height | 56.3 in | 54.3 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 188.5 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 81.9 in |
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 107.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1102 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
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