2021 Audi A6 vs. 2021 Mercedes Benz CLA Class
The 2021 Mercedes Benz CLA is a lovely sedan that offers lots of safety and luxury tech with handling that is simply exhilarating. But can it match the power and majesty of the 2021 Audi A6, a luxury car with an impeccable safety record, world class engineering, and exceptional performance?
Design & Style
The Audi A6 is moderately sized with a sloping roofline. The front displays a large, octagonal shaped grille which is in close proximity to LED lights. The side profile is flat with a rear that is tapered, giving it a powerful and confident presence. The cabin features numerous touchscreens with an instrument cluster that is integrated seamlessly into its dashboard. The Mercedes Benz CLA has a low roof with overhangs that are stubby. It is impressive when viewed from every side, and the cabin is covered in all the upmarket materials you’d expect, including dual widescreens that are contained within a single glass pane.
Technology & Safety
The Mercedes Benz CLA is well equipped to prevent accidents before they occur. It accomplishes this through blind area monitoring, emergency automatic brakes, cruise control and the ability to automatically change lanes. Luxuries within its cabin include seven inch touchscreens, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, premium audio from Burmeister, leather upholstery, and keyless ignition. The Audi A6 has an outstanding safety record that is well documented. It has earned a perfect 5 star rating from the NHTSA and the IIHS gave it the Top Safety Pick designation, which is its top award. Its countermeasures include automatic emergency brakes, excellent outward vision from every angle, multiple air bags and lane and cruise control. Luxuries within its cabin include eight inch touchscreens, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, and a camera with surround view and climate control.
Performance
The Audi A6 has the agility of a cheetah. It is powered by a turbo 4, 2 liter engine that can crank out 248 horsepower. The engine is wedded to a seven speed dual clutch transmission that is automatic and which allows it to accelerate from zero to sixty in just 6.1 seconds. The Mercedes Benz CLA is outfitted with a turbo 4, 2 liter engine that can generate 221 horsepower, that is also connected to a dual clutch seven speed automatic transmission. It can also accelerate from zero to sixty in around 6 seconds.
The Bottom Line
Mercedes and Audi are two of Europe’s top performing automotive brands. Both are fast, powerful, and well-engineered. However, the Mercedes Benz C Class hasn’t been tested as well as the A6, nor has it earned the same safety accolades, and the head room in the cabin is limited and the trunk is too small, so the Audi wins.
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