The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the brand’s second attempt to create the best luxury entry-level sedan. From the looks of it, this aim hits the mark pretty well as the latest A-Class tops its class with its good looks and cutting-edge performance. Challenging the A-Class is the 2019 Kia Stinger. Although it is a luxury vehicle, the company tried its best to keep the price as reasonable as possible. Let us check if keeping the price point of the Stinger low has its advantage over the premium-priced A-Class.
Design & Style
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class features a classic sedan silhouette but with a sporty twist. The athletic stance is coming from its short front rear overhangs. There are also pronounced wheel arches that drape on top of the wheels. As for its cabin, the styling is modern and premium through and through.
The sleek front design of the latest Stinger is punctuated by the wide tiger nose grille. The rear design has a roofline that flows over the pillars for a streamlined silhouette. For its interior, the materials and design may not be as nice as that of the A-Class but it has a certain charm to it.
Technology & Safety
For its price, one should expect a mind-blowing set of technology and safety features for the A-Class. The brand certainly did this perfectly with a forward-thinking infotainment system. Artificial Intelligence is used to analyze the preferences of the driver. The navigation system is also advanced with its ability to project a view from the camera. It will then add helpful information like street names, addresses, and navigation arrows.
Although not as advanced as the tech features of the A-Class, the Stinger offers a decent set of infotainment and safety features.
Performance
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has a 2.0-liter engine for its 188 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque. This enables the car to have an agile driving performance at any road condition. It has a sharp and impressive steering and a nicely balanced braking system.
For the GT trim of the 2019 Kia Stinger, the 3.3- liter V6 engine powers up the car up to 365 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque. As expected, this engine truly delivers giving the car a strong acceleration and a smooth handling effort.
The Bottom Line
The 2019 Kia Stinger focused on its engine that it forgot to take care of other important factors. It could do better with a few technology upgrades. The design, especially on its cabin, still needs a lot of improvement in order to be truly upscale. With the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, it is another story.
Everything is balanced from the well-performing engine down to the smallest design details. It is most especially impressive in its technology features with the use of AI for its infotainment system.
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