2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA vs 2020 BMW X5
Overview | |
MSRP$58,900 | MSRP$36,230 |
Listings346 | Listings66 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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2020 BMW X5 Reviews Summary | |
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 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. | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 335 hp I6 | Engine2.0L 221 hp I4 |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower335 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 335 hp I6 | Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower335 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space33.9 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4758 lbs | Curb Weight3384 lbs |
Height69.0 in | Height63.5 in |
Length194.3 in | Length173.6 in |
Width87.3 in | Width79.5 in |
Wheelbase117.1 in | Wheelbase107.4 in |
Maximum Payload849 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity6603 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $58,900 | $36,230 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 335 hp I6 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 335 hp @ 5500 rpm | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 335 hp I6 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque | 330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 335 hp @ 5500 rpm | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 33.9 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4758 lbs | 3384 lbs |
Height | 69.0 in | 63.5 in |
Length | 194.3 in | 173.6 in |
Width | 87.3 in | 79.5 in |
Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 107.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 849 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7200 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 6603 lbs | |

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