Mercedes Benz CLA 45 vs Mercedes Benz C300 in Nigeria

Mercedes Benz commonly referred to as Mercedes, is a German automotive brand the headquarter is in Stuttgart Baden-Württemberg Germany. Mercedes-Benz produces luxury vehicles and commercial vehicles. The first Mercedes-Benz brand name vehicles were produced in 1926. In 2018, Mercedes-Benz was the largest seller of premium vehicles in the world, having sold 2.31 million passenger cars.

The Mercedes Benz CLA 45 is a high-performance vehicle, it is powered by a standard 375-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that produces 350 pounds-feet of torque the 4MATIC all-wheel drive comes standard.

The Mercedes Benz C300 is a compact luxury car that is sold in sedan, coupe and convertible body styles. It has a detailed cabin that makes it stand out in terms of quality. The C300 is captivating because of the turbocharged four-cylinder it offers.

Mercedes Benz CLA 45 vs Mercedes Benz C300 Features

The Mercedes Benz CLA 45 is loaded with features, as standard, the front seats feature eight-way power-adjustability which includes four-way power lumbar support and three-position memory settings. The front seats are heated as well. Along with this, the CLA45 boasts power-folding side mirrors, hands-free access, dual-zone automatic climate control, 64-color LED interior ambient lighting, keyless start/go, cruise control, remote start, and auto-dimming interior/driver’s-side mirrors. On the safety front, the CLA gets a rear-view camera, blind-spot assistance, attention assist, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and crosswind assist. The list of available options is long and includes a surround-view camera system, evasive steering assist, active lane-keeping assist, ventilated front seats, a head-up display, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

The Mercedes Benz C300 comes in base form and also C300 4Matic. The C300 is an all-wheel drive and it includes a nine-speed automatic transmission. The standard features of the C300 include;

• • A power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
• • A power-closing trunk lid.
• • LED headlights.
• • Dual-zone automatic climate control.
• • A sunroof.
• • Simulated leather upholstery (MB-Tex).
• • A five-speaker audio system.
• • 10.3-inch central display screen.
• • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• • COMAND infotainment.

Mercedes Benz CLA 45 vs Mercedes Benz C300 Performance

The CLA45 develops 382 ponies and 354 lb-ft, it has an eight-speed automatic and standard 4Matic+ all-wheel drive, which can send all of the power to the rear wheels. The 45 can even be equipped with a tail-sliding Drift drive mode. A set of optional adaptive dampers which provides adjustable ride quality. The powerful CLA45 is rated for 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.

The C300 has sufficient power for a luxury sedan. It is also equipped with responsive steering and unflappable braking. The acceleration is very strong. The nine-speed automatic transmission moves smoothly but may sometimes feel a little hesitant to downshift when the owner is driving in default. The C300 is also equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 255 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. The estimated fuel economy for the C300 is said to be 28 mpg combined with 24 city run and 35 highway runs.

Mercedes Benz CLA 45 vs Mercedes Benz C300 Interior

The Mercedes Benz CL45 also have customizable ambient interior lighting that includes illuminated circular air vents in the instrument panel. The front seats are pleasantly spacious, but there’s limited headroom in the second row due to the car’s sloping roofline. This sedan provides 11.6 cubic feet of cargo space. That’s less than in the outgoing model, the infotainment system features tiny touchpads on the steering wheel and a console-mounted control pad. Overall, the setup is easy to use and configure. The digital instrument-cluster screen and the standard 7.0-inch infotainment display live under one large horizontal piece of glass that stretches across much of the dashboard. Bluetooth connectivity and an eight-speaker sound system are standard, and all models come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration.

The Mercedes Benz C300 has different types of veneers from glossy wood to open-pore ash or aluminium. The feature that adds to the C300’s classy vibe is an elegant centre stack with necessary controls, although, the only way to access them is through the infotainment display screen.

Coming in and out of the C300 is pretty easy because of its wide door opening and tall height. There is plenty of room up front and a wide range of seating adjustments that ensures drivers of all sizes can find a comfortable and commanding driving position. The only problem is that it has less legroom as opposed to its other rivals.

The infotainment included in the interior features has been boosted. It has an optional 10.25 display which has clear graphics. The infotainment system can always be controlled in many ways such as using touchpad controllers that are on the steering wheel or the traditional dial and button array. The optional Burmester sound system is excellent and the optional digital gauge cluster is worth the cost of the car.

Mercedes Benz CLA45 vs the Mercedes Benz C300 Exterior

the CLA 45’s appearance makes it glaring that it’s a high-performance machine. The coupe-like roofline of the CLA’s design blends brilliantly with the AMG body styling to create a truly desirable 4-door sport sedan. On this range-topping CLA 45, standard specs include 19-inch AMG twin five-spoke alloy wheels, LED lighting, a panorama roof, and the characteristic vertical-bar Pan Americana grille. At the back, there is a spoiler and four authentic rounded tailpipe exits. There are many options available to add more aggression to the exterior, such as a blacked-out AMG Night Package and alternative wheel designs.

The Mercedes Benz C300s front ends of the sedan, coupe and convertible have the big three-pointed star while the taillights of the coupe and sedan are not the same. The profiles of the sedan and coupe have the same nice looking greenhouse silhouette. The chrome is subtle and it enhances the classy looks.

The most obvious difference between the Mercedes-Benz C300 C and the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 is their sizes. The C300 offers 2 extra inches in length, which results in an additional 8 inches of legroom for rear passengers. That being said, the CLA45 offers more in terms of cargo space.

 Mercedes Benz CLA45 vs Mercedes Benz C300 safety features

The Mercedes Benz CLA45 safety features include

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Side Impact Beams
• Dual Stage Driver and Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• eCall Emergency System Emergency Sos
• Active Brake Assist with Autonomous Emergency Braking
• Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot
• Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
• Dual Stage Driver and Passenger Front Airbags
• Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag

The Mercedes Benz C300 safety features include:

• Tire pressure monitor.
• • Driver air bag.
• • Night vision.
• • Lane keeping assist.
• • Blind spot monitoring.
• • Back-up camera.
• • ABS.
• • Traction and stability control.
• • Brake assist.
• • Knee airbag.
• • Rear head and side air bag.
• • Driver air bag.

Mercedes Benz CLA45 vs Mercedes Benz C300 price

Brand new	N55-60Million	N23-26Million
Foreign used	N13-23Million	N18-22Million
Nigerian used	N10.5-18 Million	N19-21Milion

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