2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA vs 2021 BMW X5
Overview | |
MSRP$36,230 | MSRP$59,400 |
Listings27 | Listings58 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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. | |
2021 BMW X5 Reviews SummaryThe BMW X5 was fully redesigned for the 2019 model year. In 2020, high-performance models were added to the mix and for 2021, the SUV’s second-generation plug-in hybrid variant joins the family. All feature similar body design and utility, including a large cargo area. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space33.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3384 lbs | Curb Weight4828 lbs |
Height63.5 in | Height68.7 in |
Length173.6 in | Length194.3 in |
Width79.5 in | Width87.3 in |
Wheelbase107.4 in | Wheelbase117.1 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload974 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity7209 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,230 | $59,400 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
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. | The BMW X5 was fully redesigned for the 2019 model year. In 2020, high-performance models were added to the mix and for 2021, the SUV’s second-generation plug-in hybrid variant joins the family. All feature similar body design and utility, including a large cargo area. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | 335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | 335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 33.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3384 lbs | 4828 lbs |
Height | 63.5 in | 68.7 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 194.3 in |
Width | 79.5 in | 87.3 in |
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 117.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 974 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7209 lbs | |
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