2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA vs 2020 Toyota Highlander
Overview | |
MSRP$34,600 | MSRP$36,230 |
Listings247 | Listings77 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2020 Toyota Highlander Reviews SummaryMidsize three-row SUVs are all spacious and powerful, but only the Toyota Highlander reaches the premium threshold for passenger comfort. Redesigned for 2020, the Highlander's revised styling and technology are secondary to its silent operation, soft ride, and cosseting interior. The upper trims feel and drive just like a Lexus, without the upcharge. There is nothing exciting about a Highlander, and yet, there is no other SUV in the $35,000 to $50,000 range that feels so effortless and tranquil. | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 295 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 295 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4145 lbs | Curb Weight3384 lbs |
Height68.1 in | Height63.5 in |
Length194.9 in | Length173.6 in |
Width76.0 in | Width79.5 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase107.4 in |
Maximum Payload1685 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $34,600 | $36,230 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Midsize three-row SUVs are all spacious and powerful, but only the Toyota Highlander reaches the premium threshold for passenger comfort. Redesigned for 2020, the Highlander's revised styling and technology are secondary to its silent operation, soft ride, and cosseting interior. The upper trims feel and drive just like a Lexus, without the upcharge. There is nothing exciting about a Highlander, and yet, there is no other SUV in the $35,000 to $50,000 range that feels so effortless and tranquil. | 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. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 295 hp V6 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 295 hp V6 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque | 263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4145 lbs | 3384 lbs |
Height | 68.1 in | 63.5 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 173.6 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 79.5 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 107.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1685 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |

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