The 2021 Tesla Model S is a high end, futuristic electric car with an outstanding drive range, jet fighter acceleration and eco-friendly engineering. But is this enough to surpass the 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS, a car which has received praise for its regal cabin, smooth design and incredible performance?
The Mercedes-Benz CLS is the quintessential 4 door sedan. Buyers can now get air suspension which enhances the car’s already impressive handling, and its fast roofline gives it a polished, sporty appearance that is further reinforced by the prominent wheels, wide grille and track. The cabin is elegant with a touch of ambience, and passengers will have access to 12.3 inch displays that provide essential info with surfaces that are covered in polished metal, wood, and leather trim.
The Tesla Model S resembles a spacecraft more than a car. Its exterior is extremely sleek, smooth and aerodynamic, and clearly built for amazing acceleration and speed. It has a roof line which is sloped and which cleverly conceals the rear lift gate, which opens the trunk that has twenty-six cubic feet worth of space. Like other Tesla vehicles, it forsakes most buttons and knobs in favor of a touchscreen.
The Tesla Model S has recently made headlines for high profile accidents were the vehicle caught on fire, and the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highways Safety) has confirmed that they aren’t uncommon. Its safety features include cruise control that is adaptive, lane departure notifications, emergency automatic brakes and semi-autonomous operation. Perks in the cabin include powered seats, secondary gauge display, and miniature touchpad with climate control.
The Mercedes-Benz CLS has received praise from both the NHTSA and IIHS, receiving a five star rating and Top Safety Pick award. It has all the features found in the Tesla Model S, and can automatically detect local speed limits, monitor blind spots, provide evasive steering and change lanes automatically. Luxuries within its cabin include heated seats, the choice of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and voice command.
Those that purchase the Mercedes-Benz CLS 53 AMG® will get an engine that can generate 429 horsepower with 384 pounds of torque, which enables it to accelerate from zero to sixty in just 4.3 seconds. Those that purchase the Tesla Model S Long Range variant will get two motors that are capable of accelerating from zero to sixty in just 3.1 seconds.
While the Tesla Model S has fantastic acceleration and power, the cabin is not as opulent as the Mercedes-Benz, and given its high profile accidents where the vehicle has been engulfed in flames, it definitely isn’t safe, making the Mercedes-Benz CLS the winner.
If you are interested in buying the 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS, let Mercedes-Benz of Huntington deliver the best deal in town for you. We serve customers throughout the state and its surrounding regions. Drop by our showroom located in Huntington or call us to pre-book for a 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS test drive appointment today!
