Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Mercedes-Benz GLE
Overview | |
MSRP$36,230 | MSRP$56,150 |
Listings6274 | Listings9833 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers on all thing things a subcompact SUV is supposed to do. It’s cute, compact (but not cramped), and easily maneuverable. The new, eighth-generation GLA gives customers a lot of what they expect but also lacks the refinement of other Mercedes models. | |
Reviews SummaryOnce ridiculed and now increasing in popularity at an alarming rate, the SUV coupe, a vehicle type originated by BMW and copied by others to varying degrees of success, is taking over the gated suburban enclaves of America. From Acura (remember the ZDX?) to Volvo (C40 Recharge coming right up), automakers are trying the concept on for size, and it doesn’t always fit. However, the 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe, a low-roofed version of the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, is one recipe that works. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space33.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3384 lbs | Curb Weight4608 lbs |
Height63.5 in | Height70.7 in |
Length173.6 in | Length194.3 in |
Width79.5 in | Width84.9 in |
Wheelbase107.4 in | Wheelbase117.9 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1455 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity5950 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,230 | $56,150 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers on all thing things a subcompact SUV is supposed to do. It’s cute, compact (but not cramped), and easily maneuverable. The new, eighth-generation GLA gives customers a lot of what they expect but also lacks the refinement of other Mercedes models. | Once ridiculed and now increasing in popularity at an alarming rate, the SUV coupe, a vehicle type originated by BMW and copied by others to varying degrees of success, is taking over the gated suburban enclaves of America. From Acura (remember the ZDX?) to Volvo (C40 Recharge coming right up), automakers are trying the concept on for size, and it doesn’t always fit. However, the 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe, a low-roofed version of the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, is one recipe that works. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 33.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3384 lbs | 4608 lbs |
Height | 63.5 in | 70.7 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 194.3 in |
Width | 79.5 in | 84.9 in |
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 117.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1455 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5950 lbs | |

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