2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA vs 2022 Acura MDX
Overview | |
MSRP$36,230 | MSRP$48,000 |
Listings25 | Listings71 |
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. | |
2022 Acura MDX Reviews SummarySkipping the 2021 model year, the Acura MDX leaps ahead into 2022, riding on a new platform with a new exterior design, new interior look, refreshed platform, and a more assertive attitude. Now entering its fourth generation of production since its introduction as a 2001 model, the MDX rewards its loyal audience with improvements across the board—while retaining its essential nature. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
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 Space16.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3384 lbs | Curb Weight4271 lbs |
Height63.5 in | Height67.1 in |
Length173.6 in | Length198.4 in |
Width79.5 in | Width78.7 in |
Wheelbase107.4 in | Wheelbase113.8 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1173 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,230 | $48,000 |
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. | Skipping the 2021 model year, the Acura MDX leaps ahead into 2022, riding on a new platform with a new exterior design, new interior look, refreshed platform, and a more assertive attitude. Now entering its fourth generation of production since its introduction as a 2001 model, the MDX rewards its loyal audience with improvements across the board—while retaining its essential nature. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 16.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3384 lbs | 4271 lbs |
Height | 63.5 in | 67.1 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 198.4 in |
Width | 79.5 in | 78.7 in |
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 113.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1173 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |

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