The 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is one of those vehicles that impress with its looks. Have a glimpse of its sporty exterior, and it looks like it will take you to the future. That upscale cabin, is something to admire about it as well.
For the 2021 Lexus IS, there is a promise of poised ride and handling, together with a long list of standard safety features. It also offers a refreshed exterior to its would-be buyers.
Design & Style
With a total of two rows that can seat up to five passengers, the 2021 A-Class is outfitted with synthetic leather upholstery. It also offers a 12-way power-adjustable configuration for its front seats. Entering and exiting the vehicle is convenient, plus there is a lot of cargo space too. The sedan’s cabin is made out of topnotch quality materials, with a 64-color ambient lighting system highlighting its overall styling.
When it comes to the 2021 version of the IS, there is not really much to expect. It has a below-average cargo area that can only accommodate 10.8 cubic feet of space. The four-door sedan, just like the A-Class, seats up to five people, with well-supportive front seats that provide plenty of room for taller occupants. Overall, the knee and elbow rooms are cramped, with passengers fitting snuggly and uncomfortable during a long ride. While it comes with synthetic leather upholstery as a standard, the cabin looks plain and dated.
Technology & Safety
Equipped with a user-friendly MBUX infotainment system, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class offers its car buyers with plenty of other technologies. This has a seven-inch touch screen that easily responds to user inputs, and displays crisp graphics. There are five USB ports, voice controls, HD radio, Bluetooth®, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto inside. Mercedes-Benz crosswind assist is one of its safety features, together with driver attention monitor, blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rearview camera, and forward collision warning.
The IS, on the other hand, uses a base 8-inch touch screen for its infotainment system. The display is easy to read and reach while driving. It supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but the presence of a touchpad compromises the overall usability of the interface. It integrates Amazon Alexa, and is equipped with 10 speakers, HD and satellite radios, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and two USB ports. Safety wise, it has amenities like the rearview camera, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, and lane departure warning forming part of its list.
Performance
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has a turbo-four, 2.0-liter engine setup in two variations. The first one is capable of oozing up to 188 horsepower, while the other generates up to 302 horsepower. In the case of the Lexus IS, its turbo-four engine only oozes up to 241 horsepower, which is quite dismaying. The V6 version only holds up to 260 horsepower.
The Bottom Line
This comparison clearly shows that the futuristic 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is far better than its Lexus counterpart. There are plenty of things to ultimately enjoy in this vehicle.
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