The 2022 Jaguar F-Type is a spectacular looking vehicle with unrelenting speed, fabulous colors and thrilling exhaust sounds. But is it good enough to surpass the 2022 Mercedes Benz CLA Class, an influential car with outstanding acceleration and maneuverability, gorgeous design and lavish interior?
Design & Style
The Mercedes Benz CLS sports a long and sleek body with lowered air intakes and an A-frame type grille. Its stance is wide with a masterfully engineered frame that sits on nineteen or twenty inch wheels, depending on the choice of the buyer. The cabin features a trunklid spoiler that is fully integrated and within the cabin passengers will be presented with scenery that perfectly balances technology with grandeur. Infotainment is provided through 12.3 inch displays and the seats will remain comfy even during long journeys.
The Jaguar F-Type is truly magnificent, with a long hood that is etched with elegant lines. The grille has been expanded with LEDs which are slimmer than previous generations and the outer frame is completely aerodynamic. Inside, passengers will be treated to top shelf upholstery and high definition 12.3 inch screens.
Technology & Safety
No car as expensive as the Jaguar F-Type will ever be crash tested, but it is packed with a variety of safety countermeasures. These include emergency automated brakes, blind area monitoring, multiple airbags and lane control which will ensure the vehicle never gets out of line. Comforts within its cabin include powered seats that can be adjusted multiple ways, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, heated windshield and Windsor leather.
The Mercedes Benz CLS class is equipped with virtually every feature found in the F-type, including evasive steering, automated lane switches, auto parking and cross traffic management with a camera that has surround view. Amenities within its cabin include ambient lighting, cooled/heated seats, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay and voice commands.
Performance
The supremacy of the Mercedes Benz CLS is evident in its engine, which comes in the form of an inline 6 that can generate 362 horsepower with 369 pounds of torque. This allows it to blaze from zero to sixty in just 4.8 seconds. The Jaguar F-Type is equipped with a turbo 4, 2 liter engine that can generate 296 horsepower that enables it to accelerate from zero to sixty in under 6 seconds.
The Bottom Line
While the Jaguar F-Type certainly has potential, its cargo area is too cramped, it only seats two (while the Mercedes seats five), and its engines don’t match the power or handling of the Mercedes Benz CLS, making it the winner.
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At Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, we offer a wide variety of Mercedes-Benz models for you to choose from, including the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS and we are more than happy to arrange for a test drive so that you can experience the stellar features of this vehicle. Call us today to make an appointment or simply pay us a visit at our showroom today!
