The 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA and 2022 Subaru BRZ are two of today’s most popular compact cars. Both vehicles offer a sporty driving experience, but they have distinct personalities that make them unique in the segment. Let’s take a closer look at each model to see how they compare:
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA is a more traditional-looking car than the 2022 Subaru BRZ. It has a more classically styled body and face, with smoother lines reminiscent of older Mercedes sedans like the C-Class and S-Class. The 2022 Subaru BRZ is designed in a very modern way, with sharper angles and sharper creases in the sheet metal that give it a sportier look overall; however, this can make it feel less substantial than some other cars in its class.
The front of both models is quite similar; they have grilles with horizontal bars that are much wider than past models of either model, but they’re still essentially rectangular shapes (albeit slimmer). There’s also an aggressive bumper design on both cars with thick chrome accent bars along their top edges. The hoods themselves are very different in shape: on the 2022 Mercedes CLA, it comes up straight at first before curving down over your headlight bulbs—which means that if you open up your hood while standing next to this car while driving down the road at night time, you’ll see all four lights lined up perfectly straight above each other like soldiers marching into battle together!
The 2022 Subaru BRZ and 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA have a distinctive interior designs, with their unique takes on what makes for a comfortable, functional cabin.
The 2022 Subaru BRZ offers an airy feel to its cabin, with plenty of space between the driver and passenger. The driver’s seat is also adjustable in height, providing greater comfort when you’re driving at night or if you’re tall or short, giving you better visibility over other cars.
On the other hand, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA has been designed with more luxury than comfort—its seats are plush yet supportive, and have high-quality interior materials. It also has abundant storage spots for small items such as keys or wallets, so they don’t get lost during your drive!
If safety is a priority for you, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA has a few safety features worth mentioning. The most notable is EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. All three of these features can be turned off if you find them distracting or unnecessary for your driving style.
The 2022 Subaru BRZ also has some safety features that are standard across all trim levels: all-wheel drive (AWD) with torque vectoring and rear-cross traffic alert are all standard on every model of the BRZ. However, no adaptive cruise control (ACC) feature is available on any version of this car; however, it does have a blind spot monitoring system (BSM).
You’ll be happy to know that 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines power both cars. The Mercedes’s engine puts out 220 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, while the Subaru’s produces 205 hp and 156 lb.-ft. Seven-speed manual transmissions or optional CVTs back both engines.
The Mercedes does have an advantage in fuel economy, however: the EPA estimates it will get 30 mpg combined (25 city/37 highway), whereas the BRZ claims 28 mpg combined (24 city/34 highway).
We’re excited to see what the future holds for these two sporty coupes. Both have a lot to offer, and we can’t wait to see more from each. But for now, we’re going with the Mercedes-Benz CLA as our pick for the best bet between the two.
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