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Originally Posted by bimmerjph
I prefer everything about the 2er, except for the character lines. I am a sucker for upward moving swage lines.
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Not to mention the CLA's panel gaps are executed extremely well, extending that line into and past the rear quarter panel.
I honestly call this a draw. The 2er looks more naturally athletic given its stance and proportions, while the CLA looks a little more upscale, with more intricate detailing (grille accents, skirt inserts, headlights intricacies, etc.) and flowing sheetmetal (particularly where the hood meets the A-pillar; it's rather odd looking in the 2's case).
As an enthusiast I'd pick the M235i without batting an eyelid, but I imagine that the general public would perceive the CLA as the more upscale car.