With the continuous development of the automotive industry, traditional luxury brands have launched some entry-level models in order to expand their market share and continuously lower the threshold. In order to compete with it, independent brands have also launched their luxury series, such as Geely's Lynk & Co.
So, if you have a budget of more than 200,000 yuan and want to buy a luxury compact car, how to choose? Take the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Lynk & Co 03+ as an example to see which is stronger or weaker.
Appearance: Mercedes-Benz A-class has a "three-pronged star emblem" bonus, and Lynk & Co 03+ is more personalized
Mercedes-Benz A-Class adopts a family-style design language, which is very similar to "Big Brother" C-class and E-class. The grille is very large in size, and a stout chrome trim strip splits it in two. Inside, it is a sparkling diamond-like dot matrix structure that reinforces its sense of luxury. In addition, a sports kit has been added to the lower bracket, which looks very dynamic.
Lynk & Co 03+ also adopts a family-style design language, and further strengthens the sports gene on the basis of the 03 model. The front face looks full of personality, and the position of the headlight group is relatively unique. The blackened grille is combined with the black sports kit that surrounds the black underneath for an overall combat vibe. The tail is also equipped with a total of four exhausts on both sides and a tail wing to further sublimate the sporty atmosphere.
Summary: In terms of styling, mercedes-Benz A has a stronger sense of texture and luxury; Lynk & Co 03+ is more personality, and the sports and combat atmosphere is very strong.
Interior: Lynk & Co is not at all inferior to Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz has always been in a leading position in the interior, even its low-end A-class is not shabby. First of all, the design of the dual screen raises the overall sense of science and technology, which is very eye-catching. The air conditioner outlet is designed in a round shape and decorated with chrome strips, which coexists with texture and luxury. If the material can be further improved, the level of luxury will be on the next level.
As a "small steel cannon", the movement atmosphere in the Lynk & Co 03+ car is very strong. The steering wheel, seats, center console and other areas are wrapped in Alcantara material, and decorated with yellow stitching, so that the moment you sit in the car, you have the urge to drive it to fight.
Summary: Two cars, two completely different interior styles. Mercedes-Benz A continues Mercedes-Benz's consistent luxury interior, while the Lynk & Co 03+ brings out the sporty feel to the fullest.
Configuration: Lynk & Co 03+ wins
Taking the 234,800 yuan Mercedes-Benz A180L sports sedan and the 228,800 yuan Lynk & Co 03+ 2.0TD automatic performance package version as examples, in terms of active/passive safety configuration, Lynk & Co 03+ is equipped with parallel assist, lane departure warning and other configurations. Mercedes-Benz A has nothing, lagging behind Lynk & Co 03+.
In terms of auxiliary configuration, the Lynk & Co 03+ is equipped with 360-degree panoramic imagery, adaptive cruise and other functions. Even if it is a more conventional reversing radar, Mercedes-Benz A is not equipped, only added a cruise control function.
In terms of seat comfort, Mercedes-Benz A is also inferior to the Lynk & Co 03+. The 03+ models are not only made of Alcantara, but also equipped with electric seat adjustment, seat heating and ventilation, memory seats and other configurations.
Summary: Although the price of the Mercedes-Benz A is higher in the two models, it is a big cut away from the Lynk & Co 03+ in terms of configuration. As a luxury brand model, this point is really a bit unreasonable, anyway, many people only want to figure that mark, but you must also be clear, the girls are now well-informed, a standard may not really be of any use!
Space size: Mercedes-Benz A has excellent space, and the body size of Lynk & Co 03+ is large
In terms of body size, the Mercedes-Benz A has a length, width and height of 4622/1796/1459mm, and a wheelbase of 2789mm. As a long-axle version of the model, Mercedes-Benz A performed well in terms of wheelbase, and the head and leg space in the rear seat space were 1 punch and 2 punches respectively, and the overall was still very spacious.
The Lynk & Co 03+ has a length, width and height of 4692 (4677)/1840/1461mm and a wheelbase of 2730mm. The head and legroom in the back row are 4 fingers and 1 punch, respectively.
Summary: Taking the average adult as an example, the rear seating space of Mercedes-Benz A performs well, and it will be more comfortable for home use. In terms of space expansion, Lynk & Co 03+ support seat ratio down, Mercedes-Benz A seat can not be put down, yes, you see, is not, because it is the price of the entry-level product, you buy is the "standard", the rest do not think too much!
Power: Lynk & Co 03+ crush mercedes-Benz A
In terms of power, the Mercedes-Benz A series is equipped with a 1.3T four-cylinder engine, and there is a difference between high and low power. The comparison model is a low-power version with a maximum horsepower of 136 hp and a maximum torque of 200 Nm. In addition, the high-power version has a maximum horsepower of 163 hp and a maximum torque of 250 Nm. Both engines are mated to a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
The Lynk & Co 03+ is equipped with a new 2.0T four-cylinder engine, which is also divided into high and low power versions. The low-power version has a maximum horsepower of 254 hp and a maximum torque of 350 Nm, while the high-power version has a maximum horsepower of 265 hp and a maximum torque of 380 Nm, matching an 8-speed manual transmission. In addition, the whole series is also equipped with a timely four-wheel drive system.
Summary: Whether it is high or low power, Mercedes-Benz A is completely behind the Lynk & Co 03+. In addition, the rear suspension of the Mercedes-Benz A series is a torque beam type non-independent suspension, and it does not provide a four-wheel drive system, and the handling is also worse, which is a standard price!
Conclusion: After the comparison of the above aspects, it is not difficult to see that the Lynk & Co 03+ is almost all-round ahead of Mercedes-Benz A, and Mercedes-Benz A is only better in terms of logo and space. If you really spend 250,000 yuan to buy such a car, it seems that there is no other reason than brand value. On the other hand, Lynk & Co 03+, with rich configuration, strong power, and thick workmanship materials, is worthy of the title of luxury brand.