2019 Cadillac XT4 vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

2019 Cadillac XT4

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

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AWD 4-Door Luxury

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XT4 AWD 4-Door Luxury	22	29	$35,430	$37,295
XT4 AWD 4-Door Premium Luxury	22	29	$39,705	$41,795
XT4 AWD 4-Door Sport	22	29	$39,705	$41,795
XT4 FWD 4-Door Luxury	24	30	$33,055	$34,795
XT4 FWD 4-Door Premium Luxury	24	30	$37,330	$39,295
XT4 FWD 4-Door Sport	24	30	$37,330	$39,295

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AMG GLA 45 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLA AMG GLA 45 4MATIC SUV	22	28	$50,149	$53,350
GLA GLA 250 4MATIC SUV	23	31	$33,793	$35,950
GLA GLA 250 SUV	24	33	$31,913	$33,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,430

$50,149

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,295

$53,350

Monthly Payment Estimate

$622 / month

$889 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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5.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Cadillac XT4 is an impressive first start for an automaker that, almost amazingly, has skipped small crossovers until now.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA merges hatchback size with crossover functionality and luxury appointments, with better-than-average results.

TCC Likes

Sharp style
Excellent turbo-4 engine
Respectable fuel economy

Zippy to drive
Nimble handling
Practical hatchback shape

TCC Dislikes

High price for good equipment
Active safety tech is exorbitantly expensive
High load floor height

Cramped rear seats
Interior doesn't impress
So-so visibility

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Air Pollution Score

- TBD -

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicle

Midsize Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

49.84

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.00

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.3

Second Head Room (in)

38.30

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.10

Front Leg Room (in)

40.39

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.53

Second Leg Room (in)

39.53

Front Head Room (in)

39.37

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.77

Length, Overall (in)

181.06

175

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

58.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

23.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.11

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

109.40

106.3

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.65

Track Width, Front (in)

63.23

61.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

48.90

43.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

41.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

31.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

22.50

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

27.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

54.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.3

14.8

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Variable

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.0

38.9

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

XD7

Front Tire Size

P235/60R18

P235/40ZR20

Spare Tire Size

T145/70R17

Front Tire Order Code

XD7

Spare Tire Order Code

QCS

Rear Tire Size

P235/60R18

P235/40ZR20

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3847

3461

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

20 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

20 X 8

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

115

Engine

Displacement

2.0L/- TBD -

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

237 @ 5000

375 @ 6000

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500-4000

350 @ 2250

Engine Order Code

LSY

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Transmission

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.0

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

0.87

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.96

3.10

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.31

2.43

Trans Order Code

M3H

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.47

2.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

2.44

1.19

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

1.16

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.69

3.86

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.94

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

3.01

2.90

Trans Type

Summary

Vehicle Name

Cadillac XT4

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

4MATIC

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.3

7.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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