2017 Acura ILX vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA
2017 Acura ILX
2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA
Don’t worry — you’re not the first person around Pear Land to find the choice between the 2017 Acura ILX and the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA harder than expected. Models in the luxury segment naturally deliver upscale comfort, captivating driving dynamics, and an unmistakable sense of prestige, so there tends to be a lot to consider. With that in mind, we’ve conducted our own intensive comparison of the 2017 Acura ILX and the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA.
Standard Features
For a luxury coupe, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA is curiously underequipped, lacking as it does the following features as standard:
- Power Moonroof
- Voice-Activated Controls for Audio and Bluetooth Wireless Enabled Devices
- Speed Sensing Interval Wipers
- Front Heated Seats
- LED Headlights
You can have those features in the Mercedes-Benz CLA, but expect to pay a premium. The 2017 Acura ILX just doesn’t play that way, instead adopting all the features listed above as standard, even with entry-level trims.
Comfort
Both the 2017 Acura ILX and the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA place focus on luxury, but it’s hard for the Mercedes-Benz to overcome its cramped dimensions, no matter how indulgent its fabrics.
Just check out how it compares to the Acura:
- Front Legroom: Up to 42.3 inches in the Acura vs. only 40.2 inches in the Mercedes-Benz.
- Rear Legroom: Up to 34 inches in the Acura vs. a meagre 27.1 inches in the Mercedes-Benz.
You’ll feel confined in the driver’s seat of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA, and all but young children will experience discomfort in the tight rear seat.
Technology
To complement its striking range of standard features, the 2017 Acura ILX offers a surprisingly full selection of first-class onboard technologies, including:
- GPS-Linked Climate Control: Uses solar-sensing technology to adjust the interior temperature. Should things change as you travel from Pear Land to Sugarland, the Acura ILX reacts accordingly.
- Multi-View Rear Camera: Wide Angle is ideal for checking to either side when backing out of tight spaces, Top-Down is great for parallel parking, and Regular covers the basic bases.
The 2017 Acura ILX Leaves the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA Looking Decidedly Lackluster
Mercedes-Benz vehicles boast an exceptional pedigree, so it’s surprising to see the latest Mercedes-Benz CLA so effortlessly outpaced, even by the prestigious 2017 Acura ILX. To explore the Acura ILX further, simply contact Group 1 Acura Southwest Houston today. You can also apply for financing directly if your heart is already set.
