Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Overview | |
MSRP$36,230 | MSRP$58,300 |
Listings6250 | Listings2711 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.8 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 SummaryIntroduced for 2018, the Velar sits above the smaller Range Rover Evoque but below the larger Range Rover Sport and full-size Range Rover. While the Velar is the sleekest-looking and nimblest SUV in the lineup, it's not the most powerful, capable, or lavish. Among other compact to mid-size luxury SUVs, the Velar is distinctly a Range Rover—very high on style and theater with only a passing thought to practicality. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower247 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque269 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower247 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space30.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3384 lbs | Curb Weight4130 lbs |
Height63.5 in | Height66.2 in |
Length173.6 in | Length188.9 in |
Width79.5 in | Width84.5 in |
Wheelbase107.4 in | Wheelbase113.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1490 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity5291 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,230 | $58,300 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 6.8 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. | Introduced for 2018, the Velar sits above the smaller Range Rover Evoque but below the larger Range Rover Sport and full-size Range Rover. While the Velar is the sleekest-looking and nimblest SUV in the lineup, it's not the most powerful, capable, or lavish. Among other compact to mid-size luxury SUVs, the Velar is distinctly a Range Rover—very high on style and theater with only a passing thought to practicality. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | 247 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 269 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | 247 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 30.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3384 lbs | 4130 lbs |
Height | 63.5 in | 66.2 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 188.9 in |
Width | 79.5 in | 84.5 in |
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 113.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1490 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5291 lbs | |

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