A matter of opinion: Genesis and Mercedes appear self-confident and largely unmistakable in their own way.
Shooting brakes with their own character
The front apron of the CLA can be put on
This also applies to the low front apron, which gives it a dynamic appearance, but in everyday life it goes much too quickly with all kinds of curbs, thresholds and heels on an expensive snuggly course. Inside, too, the relationship to the well-behaved compact offshoot is obvious. No shortcoming. Seating position, workmanship and operation are fine.
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In terms of workmanship, the G70 is ahead
However, if you switch directly to the Genesis, you will immediately notice the difference. And that must be a blow to Mercedes. The Genesis has a loving attention to detail and a high-quality design down to the last corner. Fine materials, a dashboard covered with high-quality imitation leather and elaborately quilted nappa leather seats create an upper-class flair. In direct comparison, the CLA looks like one that is primarily looking for a grand entrance, but likes to let things slide behind the scenes.
Solid castle: The processing of the Genesis is right down to the smallest detail, nothing rattles or crackles when driving.
The Genesis remains absolutely crackle-free
More space than in the G70, but the CLA fund is not first class either. The seat height is too low and the width too narrow.
There is more space in the Mercedes
The German continues his triumphal march in row two. Although not a miracle of space, it offers enough space for longer tours. The Genesis turns out to be a pure 2+2 seater. While the headroom is still okay, it pinches very clearly on the legs and feet. Getting in, which is difficult due to the retracted roof line, also requires even more acrobatics than with the Benz. But neither of them are family friends anyway.
This is due to the small, poorly accessible trunks. With 495 to 465 liters, the Mercedes takes the lead when the bench is standing, but after folding it is beaten by the G70 with 1360 to 1535 liters.
Thirsty dynamic: The G70 has ten hp more than the CLA, but treats itself to a whopping 2.3 liters more diesel per 100 kilometers.
The CLA scores when it comes to fuel consumption
acceleration
0-50km/h
0-100km/h
0-130km/h
0-160km/h
intermediate sprint
60-100km/h
80-120km/h
curb weight/load
Weight distribution v./h.
Turning circle left/right
seat height
braking distance
from 100 km/h cold
from 100 km/h warm
interior noise
at 50 km/h
at 100km/h
at 130 km/h
consumption
saving consumption
test consumption
Average of the 155 km test lap (deviation from the WLTP specification)
sports consumption
CO2 (test consumption)
Range (test consumption)
It’s all over when it goes onto the Autobahn and the Mercedes quietly and resolutely drives away from the G70, which is struggling with wind noise and indifferent steering. As in the whole comparison, where the expensive Korean does not even save the cost chapter. But the classic Shooting Brakes were not cheap in the past either.
