2021 Volvo S60 vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class offers spectacular looks, wonderful handling and a multitude of standardized amenities. But can it stand up to the 2021 Volvo S60, a car which has received acclaim for its sleek appearance, affluent interior and superb safety credentials?

Design & Style

The Volvo S60 looks fantastic with its cossetting style seats, sophisticated decorum and new generation tech. Its newest features include keyless entry, mirrors which power fold, trunk release which is automated and a high fidelity sound system from Bowers & Wilkins. The front seats offer additional comfort due to bolsters and power adjustments and those that purchase the Climate Package will get heated seats, steering and windshield wipers.

The Mercedes-Benz CLA Class is distinctive for its coupe like design which is elegant. Passengers within the cabin will be presented with an environment that is tech focused with dual displays which are reconfigurable and between seven and ten inches in size. The handling is nimble and its newest features include an MBUX based infotainment unit with blind area monitoring and illumination which is ambient.

Technology & Safety

The Mercedes-Benz CLA Class is well equipped to protect its passengers from virtually every threat. It accomplishes this through emergency automated brakes, cruise control which is adaptive, lane management systems and notifications when departing lanes. Cabin perks include a sound system with eight speakers, the choice of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, climate control, touch pad which is console mounted and Bluetooth support.

The Volvo S60 has earned the car industry's highest safety accolades, which include both a five stars NHTSA rating and Top Safety Pick+ from the IIHS. It has all the safety technology found in the Mercedes-Benz with luxury features such as premium audio from Bowers & Wilkins, climate control, Sensus infotainment, 12 inch digitized gauge clusters, front seats that give massages and ambient illumination.

Performance

Those that purchase the Volvo S60 T8 Polestar will get an engine which is capable of generating 415 horsepower with 494 pounds of torque, which enables it to accelerate from zero to sixty in just 4.9 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Class is limited to a four cylinder, 2 liter engine that can generate 221 horsepower with 258 pounds of torque, which allows it to blaze from zero to sixty in 5.6 seconds.

The Bottom Line

Aside from the fact that the Volvo S60 has an overwhelming advantage on the Mercedes-Benz when it comes to horsepower and performance, the CLA Class is also mired by lackluster fuel efficiency, a rear seat which is too tight and periodic transmission stumbles which makes the Volvo S60 the winner.

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