2022 Acura ILX vs
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA

The Best Tech

ILX pairs its smarts with yours.

• Lane Keeping Assist System³⁸ and Adaptive Cruise Control³⁴
• Road Departure Mitigation system⁵²
• Multi-view rear camera³³
• It’s all extra-cost or not available on CLA

When you drive ILX: Try out the multi-view rear camera in a confined parking lot.

Zero Delay Power

ILX’s 2.4-liter engine gives you what you want, when you want it.

• 20% more displacement than CLA
• No acceleration lag: a more responsive feel than CLA
• Right now = more fun

Simply Stunning

NSX-inspired ILX A-Spec Package makes a high-performance statement.

• 18-inch Shark Gray wheels
• LED fog lights
• Dark chrome trim, piano black accents
• Side underbody spoilers
• A-Spec^® badging

Expect More

ILX’s amazing standard equipment list tops CLA.

• Power moonroof
• Heated front seats
• Adaptive Cruise Control³⁴
• It’s all extra-cost on CLA

High Style

Bold design elements give ILX an aggressive edge.

• Powerfully sculpted hood and trunk
• Acura Diamond Pentagon signature grille
• 7-LED Jewel Eye^® headlights

ILX A-Spec = Awesome

NSX-inspired features put the “sport” in this sedan.

• Premium leather/Ultrasuede^® with contrast stitching and piping
• A-Spec^® steering wheel and sport pedals
• Exclusive red instrument illumination
• Graphite and chrome trim
• A-Spec door sill garnish

Built Around You

ILX’s driver-centered cockpit puts performance at your fingertips.

• Race-inspired multi-function steering wheel
• Leather-wrapped console shifter (not an old-style column shifter like the CLA)
• Contoured, heated sport seats

When you drive ILX: Notice the lateral seat support in the corners.

Track Inspired

ILX’s standard lightning-quick 8-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) maximizes performance.

• Fingertip paddle shifters
• Torque converter smooths stop-and-go, intensifies launches
• CLA: Just 7 speeds, no torque converter

When you drive ILX: Listen for sweet rev-matched downshifts with the paddle shifters.