Car lovers from Eastchester New York have their eyes on the 2021 Audi A7. This one guarantees poised handling and a comfortable ride. It has a powerful engine line up that introduces the RS 7 variant. The roomy interior is made out of classy materials.

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS, on the other hand, now carries the MBUX infotainment system, which replaces the COMAND interface. This also promises a series of powerful engines, as well as user-friendly technologies. The comfortable ride has a posh cabin, too.

Design & Style

The 2021 Audi A7 has a cargo area that can expand to a roomier one once the rear seats are folded. Offering a seat for five occupants, there is plenty of cushiony materials to keep passengers comfortable throughout the trip. There is more than enough legroom and headroom at both rows too. Standard to the ride are heated front seats and leather upholstery. There is a lot of soft-touch plastics inside with brushed metal, wood, and leather forming part of its accents.

The CLS, on the other hand, has just 11.9 cubic feet of cargo space. This is way below the 24.9 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats of the A7. Front seats are plushy and supportive, and there is great outward visibility too. Rear seats are nicely padded, but it lacks enough space to accommodate adults. Children will best enjoy this area. The cabin is stylish and modern, but it isn't as awesome as that of the Audi A7.

Technology & Safety

The 2021 Audi A7 is blessed to have the same touch screen configurations as that of the A6 since it carries the 8.8-inch upper touch screen, and the lower 8.6-inch touch screen. The upper screen is used for radio, navigation, and smartphone integration, while the lower one can be used while adjusting vehicle and climate control settings. It also has a USB port, satellite radio, Bluetooth, and HD radio. Safety equipment includes rearview camera, automatic high-beam headlights, lane departure warning, front and rear parking sensors, automatic emergency braking, and forward collision warning.

Now carrying a new infotainment system, the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX), expect a more intuitive interface when compared to the previous configuration. It has a 12.3-inch touch screen, a touchpad controller, USB ports, and HD radio. It integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It has safety aids like rearview camera, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and driver drowsiness monitoring, among others.

Performance

The base 2021 Audi A7 variant is equipped with a turbo-V6 that can reach up to 335 horsepower. The S7 variant, on the other hand, carries a twin-turbo V6 that generates 444 horsepower of output. There is also the RS7 that is gifted with a twin-turbo V8 and can generate up to 591 horsepower.

Meanwhile, the 2021 CLS carries a base engine that has a 362-horsepower output. This one is a turbo six-cylinder, 3.0-liter engine. An upgraded version can result in 429 horsepower. Overall, it still lacks the power that the A7 produces from its engines.

The Bottom Line

The 2021 Audi A7 looks good on the inside and the outside. The CLS attempts to surpass it in terms of technologies, but still the A7 is the winner. The Audi is more powerful than the Mercedes-Benz as well.

Ready to Schedule an Audi A7 Test Drive Today?

If you are interested in experiencing the luxury package that the 2021 Audi A7 offers, you can test drive this stellar car with us at Classic Audi. We are located in Eastchester New York and proudly serves car buyers in the Tri-State area. Drop by our showroom today or simply call us in advance to book an Audi A7 test drive appointment.