With a budget of about 400,000 yuan, if you want to buy a coupe model in a luxury brand, there seems to be no more suitable choice except for the Audi A5, Mercedes-Benz CLA and BMW 4 Series. The coupe is deeply loved by the majority of young people, with frameless doors, dynamic body and relatively strong performance, which is both good-looking and easy to open. Let's take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.
Appearance: All are designed for dynamic fashion, but the 4 series is more personalized
The A5 adopts the Design Language of the Audi Family, with a large hexagonal grille and a black honeycomb-shaped middle mesh, the overall visual effect is good, and the shape at the fog lights is also very aggressive. The rear hatchback shape, wide exhaust port and "ducktail" design add a lot of sports atmosphere to the whole car.
I have to say that Mercedes-Benz's "full of stars" net is indeed a very successful design, with the AMG sports suit under the surrounding, both dynamic and elegant. The tail design does not have too many lines, and the overall simplicity is generous. The exaggerated diffuser, combined with the heat dissipation opening and the "ducktail" design, exudes a very strong sporty atmosphere.
The design language of the BMW 4 Series is different from other BMW models, mainly reflected in the grille, which is also the biggest controversy. Many people say it's ugly, but the real car is really very personal. The size that runs through the end and the diamond-shaped structure inside, coupled with the sharp headlight shape, make the entire front face very visually impactful. In addition, as a sports car, the small tail wing is not absent.
Summary: The reason why the BMW 4 Series is the most personal is because A5 and CLA are closer to the conventional family design language. Compared with other BMW models, the 4 Series gives people a bright feeling. In addition, in addition to the regular 4-door models, the A5 and 4 series also have two-door hard-top and two-door soft-top convertible models, and the CLA has a hunting version.
Interior: All in the family design language, CLA has a more feel
A5 is relatively simple and regular in terms of interior shaping, and the air conditioner outlet design that runs through the setting separates the central control screen from other functional areas, showing a good sense of hierarchy. In addition, the whole series is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD dashboard and a 10.1-inch central control screen as standard, which shows a delicate display effect and adds a sense of technology.
In the BBA, Mercedes-Benz's interior design has always been at the leading level. The whole series is equipped with double 10.25-inch LCD screens as standard, and adopts a joint screen design, which has a very good sense of technology. The circular air conditioning outlet design looks very elegant. In addition, a large number of chrome decorations are used in the car to enhance the overall texture and make the interior of the car appear more luxurious.
In terms of interior, the 4 Series is not as unique as the exterior. The overall design is almost in line with the 3 Series, with a wrap-around design, a central control area biased towards the main driving position, and physical buttons and knobs, which is very easy to operate. The 12.3-inch LCD instrument plus the 10.25-inch central control screen is standard for the whole series, and the M sports steering wheel is not absent.
Summary: In terms of interior, all three cars show the design methods of their respective brands. If you want to say "the best looking", I personally think it is not Mercedes-Benz. Whether it is design or overall luxury, the CLA is superior to the other two models.
Configuration: The strengths and weaknesses of the three models are more obvious
Take the A5 Sportback 40 TFSI fashion dynamic version with 379,800 yuan, the CLA 260 4MATIC at 376,100 yuan, and the 4 series 425i Gran Coupe M sports suit version with 373,800 yuan as examples to compare the configuration.
In terms of active/passive safety equipment, the BMW 4 Series has shown its advantages, equipped with air-out tires and lane departure warnings. The A5 performs poorly, with some features only available as an option.
In terms of seats, the performance of the 4 Series is relatively weak. Both the A5 and THE CLA are equipped with a lumbar support and are also made of genuine leather. In addition, the CLA is equipped with front seat heating and main/secondary seat memory. The A5 provides more optional functions, and different choices can be made according to needs.
In terms of lighting, the A5 has shown its own advantages, matrix headlights, adaptive near and far lights, rain and fog mode, cleaning devices and so on are equipped. The other two models are only ahead of the A5 in terms of interior mood lights.
Summary: In other aspects, the REARVIEW MIRRORS of the CLA and 4 Series support automatic folding, heating, auto-dimming and other functions of the lock car, while the A5 requires optional equipment. In addition, both the A5 and 4 Series are equipped with individual air conditioning in the rear, while the CLA does not. Each configuration has its own strengths and weaknesses, and in the end, it is still selected according to your own needs.
Space size: 4 series size is the largest
In terms of size, the A5 has a length, width and height of 4765/1843/1358mm, and a wheelbase of 2826mm. Take the average adult as an example, adjust the front seat, and there is room for 1 punch and 1 finger in the legs and head of the back row.
The CLA has a length, width and height of 4692/1830/1422mm and a wheelbase of 2729mm. Take the average adult as an example, adjust the front seat, and the legs and head of the rear row have more than 1 punch and 2 fingers of the remaining space.
The length, width and height of the 4 series are 4788/1852/1452 mm, respectively, and the wheelbase is 2856 mm. Take the average adult as an example, adjust the front seat, and the legs and head in the back row have 1 punch and 2 fingers of the remaining space.
Summary: BMW 4 Series is ahead of A4 and CLA in terms of body size (taking the 4-door version of the model as an example), but in terms of space, the three models are imported models, and have not been lengthened, the rear space is relatively tight, and daily household use will be affected to a certain extent.
Power: Mercedes-Benz CLA's 1.3T engine is really a bit stretched
The A5 is equipped with a 2.0T engine, but it is divided into high and low power. Among them, the low-power version has a maximum horsepower of 204 hp and a maximum torque of 320 Nm, while the high-power version has a maximum horsepower of 252 hp and a maximum torque of 370 Nm, all of which match a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. In addition, the high-end models are also equipped with a timely four-wheel drive system.
The CLA is divided into 1.3T and 2.0T engines, the 1.3T engine has a maximum horsepower of 163 hp and a maximum torque of 250 Nm, matching a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission; the 2.0T engine has a maximum horsepower of 224 hp and a maximum torque of 350 Nm, matching an 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. In addition, the 1.3T top-mounted model and the 2.0T model are equipped with a timely four-wheel drive system.
The 4 series is a 2.0T engine, which is also divided into two versions: high and low power. The low-power version has a maximum horsepower of 184 hp and a maximum torque of 300 Nm, while the high-power version has a maximum horsepower of 245 hp and a maximum torque of 400 Nm, both matching the 8-speed manual transmission, and the entire series is a rear-drive system.
Summary: Three or four hundred thousand cars, with a 1.3T engine, CLA is not very pretty. Even with the 2.0T version, the data is not enough to compete with the A5 and 4 series.
Conclusion: For coupes, the appearance of the wind is a must, but the power must also keep up. Of the three cars, I personally prefer the BMW 4 Series. First of all, the appearance is full of personality and likes to do minorities; secondly, although the interior is not as good as the CLA, it does not lose its sense of luxury. Finally, the powertrain, even for a low-power 2.0T engine, is not weak, and the full range of rear-drive can provide good handling and provide better driving pleasure. Of course, the final choice is still based on personal preference.