Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs Mercedes-Benz GLA
Overview | |
MSRP$39,555 | MSRP$36,230 |
Listings311 | Listings774 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryThe Toyota Highlander Hybrid isn't particularly attractive, sporty, or luxurious. Compared to the performance and refinement of the best three-row SUVs, it's middling at best. The best selling points are its excellent fuel economy and accessible pricing, and in this manner, its nearly unequaled. | |
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 | |
Engine2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City36 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City36 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4330 lbs | Curb Weight3384 lbs |
Height68.1 in | Height63.5 in |
Length194.9 in | Length173.6 in |
Width76.0 in | Width79.5 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase107.4 in |
Maximum Payload1495 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,555 | $36,230 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The Toyota Highlander Hybrid isn't particularly attractive, sporty, or luxurious. Compared to the performance and refinement of the best three-row SUVs, it's middling at best. The best selling points are its excellent fuel economy and accessible pricing, and in this manner, its nearly unequaled. | 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 | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 36 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 36 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4330 lbs | 3384 lbs |
Height | 68.1 in | 63.5 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 173.6 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 79.5 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 107.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1495 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |

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