2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA vs 2021 Subaru Forester
Overview | |
MSRP$36,230 | MSRP$24,795 |
Listings27 | Listings43 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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 Subaru Forester Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space31.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3384 lbs | Curb Weight3453 lbs |
Height63.5 in | Height67.5 in |
Length173.6 in | Length182.1 in |
Width79.5 in | Width80.9 in |
Wheelbase107.4 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1438 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,230 | $24,795 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 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. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 31.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3384 lbs | 3453 lbs |
Height | 63.5 in | 67.5 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 182.1 in |
Width | 79.5 in | 80.9 in |
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1438 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |

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