Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Lexus TX
Overview | |
Years produced2015-Present | Years produced2024-Present |
MSRP$36,230 | MSRP$56,740 |
Listings781 | Listings255 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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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 SummaryYou may not have heard much about the Lexus TX, the company’s full-size three-row SUV. Introduced for the 2024 model year, it’s still a young’un compared to its competition, but it’s made its mark by offering a spacious interior and two different powertrains, wrapped in a stylish package. In Lexus’s seven-model SUV lineup, the TX slots just below the GX and LX—two body-on-frame models focused on off-roading. In Canada, you can snag a gas-powered TX or one with a hybrid powertrain. (Note the test unit for this review, the 550h+ plug-in hybrid, is not yet available in Canada. Lexus plans to sell it here, but not in time for the 2026 model year). Verdict: The 2026 Lexus TX is a great option for large families that need a spacious third row, but some of the technology comes with a steep learning curve. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine2.4L 275 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower275 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine Name2.4L 275 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque317 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower275 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space20.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3384 lbs | Curb Weight4445 lbs |
Height63.5 in | Height70.1 in |
Length173.6 in | Length203.1 in |
Width79.5 in | Width78.4 in |
Wheelbase107.4 in | Wheelbase116.1 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1565 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2015-Present | 2024-Present |
MSRP | $36,230 | $56,740 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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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. | You may not have heard much about the Lexus TX, the company’s full-size three-row SUV. Introduced for the 2024 model year, it’s still a young’un compared to its competition, but it’s made its mark by offering a spacious interior and two different powertrains, wrapped in a stylish package. In Lexus’s seven-model SUV lineup, the TX slots just below the GX and LX—two body-on-frame models focused on off-roading. In Canada, you can snag a gas-powered TX or one with a hybrid powertrain. (Note the test unit for this review, the 550h+ plug-in hybrid, is not yet available in Canada. Lexus plans to sell it here, but not in time for the 2026 model year). Verdict: The 2026 Lexus TX is a great option for large families that need a spacious third row, but some of the technology comes with a steep learning curve. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 2.4L 275 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | 275 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 2.4L 275 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 317 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | 275 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 20.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3384 lbs | 4445 lbs |
Height | 63.5 in | 70.1 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 203.1 in |
Width | 79.5 in | 78.4 in |
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 116.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1565 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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