phantastik

2014 model Mercedes CLA 250 or Lexus IS 250?

S2kgreg

Was just in a Lexus dealership this weekend and was very impressed with the 2014 IS. Especially the IS's equipped with the F sport package. It is a really sharp looking car! I am looking forward to going back and test driving both the 250 and 350.

woodburn

Totally agree the new IS line is very attractive looking car.

ZDan

For me, rwd >> fwd => IS250

Elistan

Where would you rank the Cadillac ATS 2.5 and BMW 320i? Similar HP and base MSRP to the above, I think?

JSR_AP2

I'm not a big MB fan. Everyone I've known that owned one has always had more problems than BMW or Lexus. I love the driving feel BMWs provide, but I don't like the front headlight design of the latest gen 3-series. The new IS looks mean...super aggressive. Overall I like the design except not sure how that check mark in the front completed separated from the main headlight assembly would grow on me. If I were to choose in this segment, it'd be between the new 3 and IS. Both need a bit of time to grow on me. The IS is much more aggressive, so not sure how well that design will age.

rob-2

IS

Seriously considering the IS350 AWD to replace my Legacy.

Presto123

I must be one of the few who doesn't like the new styling on the IS at all. I think the CLA is a much better looking car.

Bullitt44

I really think the CLA is a good package, but think I would lean toward the IS in the end.

s.hasan546

CLA. Even tho I hate fwd, the IS is ugly as hell.