The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA is a typical vehicle from the renowned German automaker. Many car enthusiasts appreciate the CLA for its practical and modern characteristics. This model year is a fully-redesigned CLA and is geared towards making it the top car in its segment. Here is a comparison of the CLA against the 2019 Mazda 3 in order to better see understand why it is among the top choices in its class.
The new CLA still has a seductive styling just like the first-generation model. The sleek headlights and swept-back dome hood give it a lean silhouette from the front. Its profile gives the impression of slicing through the wind and its Panoramic sunroof evokes the feeling of embracing the sky. It comes with standard 18-inch wheels that hug the road well and make the CLA look more sharp and aggressive. The 64-color LED ambient lighting makes the cabin look enticing, especially with the well-arranged and all-digital cockpit.
The Mazda 3 has an above-average styling for its exterior. It has beautiful details, such as the beltline accent that makes the hood line crease look prominent. Everything else is softly contoured which makes the Mazda 3 have a perfectly proportioned body. The cabin looks more elegant than the outside design cues because of the soft-touch materials and upscale brightwork accents on the choice of colors.
The wraparound digital cockpit of the CLA has a central touchscreen display. It comes with the MBUX infotainment system that has voice-controls that work like a charm. Many of the cabin features can be accessed and adjusted just by talking to the car! Another innovative feature is the Me Connect where remote access to the car can be activated to remotely lock/unlock, start, and even see vehicle status right from a connected Smartphone.
Infotainment is certainly not a strong set for the Mazda 3. Most of its in-car tech is not as advanced as the CLA’s. It, however, has improved the menu structure which definitely made the functions easier to get used to.
The CLA has a new generation 221-hp engine that is specifically boosted for better power and torque delivery. It is paired with dual clutches with seven speeds to keep smoother and quicker shifts.
The Mazda 3 is a compact car and its engine is also compact, both in size and performance, if compared against that o the CLA’s. The 186-hp engine is very responsive and offers precise steering too.
The 2019 Mazda 3 is a nice car but everything about it is restraint. The styling is good but too safe, the infotainment is decent but not modern, and it is fast but not remarkable. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA, however, has everything maxed up. The impressive modern infotainment and the noteworthy engine is wrapped in a gorgeous exterior which makes it a top choice among other cars in its class.
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