2020 Ford Explorer vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA
Overview | |
MSRP$32,765 | MSRP$36,230 |
Listings142 | Listings27 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2020 Ford Explorer Reviews SummaryFor nearly 30 years, the Ford Explorer has settled into the American lexicon like Cheerios. We've gobbled up millions of them, from the rock-crawling Eddie Bauers of the 1990s to the brand-new Ford Explorer ST that can take down sports cars. The 2020 Explorer brings an all-new chassis, cranks up the technology, and introduces hybrid and high-performance powertrains in a space the size of a small living room. The Explorer's also getting very expensive while other automakers catch on to Ford's winning formula—for a lot less money. | |
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 | |
Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.2 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4345 lbs | Curb Weight3384 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height63.5 in |
Length198.8 in | Length173.6 in |
Width89.3 in | Width79.5 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase107.4 in |
Maximum Payload1425 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,765 | $36,230 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | For nearly 30 years, the Ford Explorer has settled into the American lexicon like Cheerios. We've gobbled up millions of them, from the rock-crawling Eddie Bauers of the 1990s to the brand-new Ford Explorer ST that can take down sports cars. The 2020 Explorer brings an all-new chassis, cranks up the technology, and introduces hybrid and high-performance powertrains in a space the size of a small living room. The Explorer's also getting very expensive while other automakers catch on to Ford's winning formula—for a lot less money. | 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 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.2 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4345 lbs | 3384 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 63.5 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 173.6 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 79.5 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 107.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1425 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5300 lbs | |
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