The 2021 Chrysler 300 is an extraordinary vehicle with a sharp appearance, regal interior and lots of cargo space. But can it compete with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A Class, a lavish car with impressive handling, the latest safety tech and outstanding value?
The Mercedes-Benz A Class has a long frame with a roomy cabin and four doors. The curves in the exterior are elegant and refined, with a roofline that is conventional. The cabin is advanced with dual touchscreens, and multiple buttons can be used for climate control. The seats are comfortable and covered in leather and the cabin looks best in beige, black or a combination of the two.
The Chrysler 300 comes in 3 trim levels, which are 300S, Touring L and Touring. The exterior is distinctive for its spherical corners and upmarket build quality, with a nice looking grille and flanks that are slab sided to perfection. A miniature decklid spoiler completes the look and the cabin is covered in leather upholstery with polished metal and wooden trim. The seats are quite comfortable and remain so even during extended trips.
The Chrysler 300 received a 4 star overall rating from federal testing agencies, with the IIHS describing its headlights as being poor and its overlap impact protection as being marginal. However, it does have automated emergency brakes, and luxuries within its cabin include 8.4 inch displays, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, dual USB chargers and heated seats.
Emergency automated brakes are a standard features in the Mercedes-Benz A Class, and it also has multiple airbags, blind area monitoring and cruise control which is adaptive, as well as a mechanism which can automatically steer the vehicle away from pending impacts. Luxuries within its cabin include heated steering and seats, 10.3 inch displays, an audio system from Burmester, charging pad which is wireless and climate control.
Those that purchase the Mercedes-Benz A35 will get a turbo 4 engine that can generate 302 horsepower. The vehicle sits on eighteen inch wheels that work well with its suspension and adaptive dampers. The Chrysler 300 is outfitted with a V6 engine that can generate 292 horsepower that is wedded to an automatic eight speed transmission. Buyers also get the option of all wheel drive, which works well especially for the sedan variant.
While the Chrysler 300 is a very attractive car, appearance alone isn’t enough to win this contest. Its back seats are poorly shaped, its safety scores are not impressive and it also isn’t very fuel efficient, which makes the Mercedes-Benz A Class the winner.
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