Since the manufacturers of luxury vehicles expand their search for profits and market shares, they set new entry models without exception. These smaller and more affordable options build brand loyalty and snap customers who deal with higher -priced business offers. BMW and Mercedes-Benz are no exception, and Benz has made their latest addition to the family in the CLA. It is aimed at the 2 Series Gran Coupé, and we are here to see how the two compare.
Outer design
At the front, the new baby Benz has a wide, lower grille and a lighting ball that stretches the width of the bonnet. In fact, lights are a kind of topic; Of the three -point star in the front. Just like 142 individually illuminated LED stars in the “mouth” of the car. Oh, there are optional LED headlights that also offer a star-shaped light signature during the day. The 2 series has a little less, overall and maintains A light more traditional appearance. The same applies if the new CLA has another ease. The rear rear of the Mercedes is easier and more sophisticated than the somewhat jagged edges that decorate the rear of the 2 Gran Coupé.
The two have a similar page profile, and both cars offer bikes with a diameter of up to 19 inches. A little wild when you consider that the F87 m2 was delivered with a 19-inch standard. Overall, the Mercedes-Benz CLA is considerably larger than the 2-series gran coupe, with which it competes. It measures 4.724 mm long compared to the 2 -19.2 inches (4.572 mm). It is also three inches (76 mm) wider and is a 25 mm (25 mm) larger.
Interior design
Inside, the 2 Series Gran Coupé keeps things pretty easy. The Benz has a three-screen setup that stretches the entire dashboard, including an optional passenger screen. However, the car is quite well equipped and offers a panorama sliding roof, a laminated glass and heated seats as standard equipment. Only the roof is a charging of $ 1,600 for the 2 Series, so that a value is certainly installed there. From the pictures it also seems that the CLA offers a little more storage space in the center console than the 2 Series.
Performance
A significant difference between the Gran Coupé of the BMW 2 series and the Mercedes-Benz CLA is located in drive lines. Although both are dependent on two -insert automatic transmission, only the CLA is only available as a hybrid or fully electrified version. The EV will arrive first and announce a configuration with 268 hp and an all -wheel drive model with 349 hp. This is significantly more performance than even the range version of the 2 Gran Coupé, the M235. This car is 312 hp and also relies on all -wheel drive. Remarkably, Mercedes claims that the basic CLA 250+ weighs astonishing 2,055 kg (£ 4,530). This is enormous compared to the curb weight of the 2 Gran Coupé of 1,602 kg (£ 3,534).
technology
Both the 2 Gran Coupé and the new Mercedes-Benz CLA are dependent on screens in order to manage almost every aspect of driving. The CLA advertises with a 14.0-inch central screen and a 10.25-inch driver display. The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupée is more with less and instead leans on a 10.7-inch central display and 10.25-inch instrument cluster. The 2 Series does not offer a passenger side screen for the 14.0-inch unit from Merc. According to Mercedes, the new CLA recognition of AI-driven language recognition has more intuitive voice commands. Both offer upper updates, integrated navigation and OEM app compatibility.
