2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. 2023 Volkswagen Arteon

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class is a sharp looking car with comfortable handling, an opulent interior and numerous safety features. How does it compare to the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon, a car with a potent turbo 4 engine and generous space for cargo and passengers?

Design & Style

The Arteon is an all-around vehicle which was designed for families. The exterior is conservative with elegant lines while the cabin provides enough seating for five passengers. Its newest features for this year consist of heated steering and LED headlamps for its base model, along with bigger twenty inch wheels for those that purchase SEL R-Line.

The Mercedes-Benz CLA Class is a 4 door compact sedan that also seats five. The cabin is exceptionally well furnished, with supple leather upholstery, and gleaming metallic surfaces. While the CLA 250 uses front wheel drive, those that purchase the CLA 250 4MATIC® will get all wheel drive instead. The vehicle sits on eighteen inch wheels and has an array of furnishings designed to make drivers and occupants feel comfortable, such as windshield wipers that automatically sense rain, fog lamps in back and side view mirrors which are heated and power adjustable.

Technology & Safety

The Mercedes-Benz CLA Class does an outstanding job of protecting its passengers, with features such as emergency automatic brakes, lane management, airbags and adapted cruise control. Perks within its cabin include Bluetooth®, a sound system from Burmester, satellite radio, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, sunroof and keyless entry.

The Volkswagen Arteon comes with the same driver assistance as the Mercedes-Benz, including blind area monitoring, alerts for cross traffic in the rear and parking sensors. Perks within its cabin consist of 2 USB ports, an audio system from Harmon Kardon, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, heated steering and climate control.

Performance

The Volkswagen Arteon is powered by a turbocharged, 4 cylinder engine that is 2 liter and capable of generating 300 horsepower, with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in about five seconds. Its adapted suspension dampers will automatically adjust to the driver’s style. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Class is powered by a 4 cylinder engine that can generate 221 horsepower with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in about 5.6 seconds.

The Bottom Line

Both cars are tied when it comes to seating capacity and safety offerings. And though the Volkswagen has an edge in horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz CLA has the advantage in top speed and fuel economy. Furthermore, the Volkswagen costs more without offering enough to justify its higher asking price, and it also has an issue where its turbo engine overrides the tires in frontal drive models. This combined with its poorly situated HVAC controls makes the Mercedes-Benz CLA Class the winner.

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