2017 INFINITI QX30 vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

2017 INFINITI QX30

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

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FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
QX30 FWD	24	33	$27,854	$29,950
QX30 Luxury AWD	21	30	$31,992	$34,400
QX30 Luxury FWD	24	33	$30,318	$32,600
QX30 Premium AWD	21	30	$35,061	$37,700
QX30 Premium FWD	24	33	$32,829	$35,300
QX30 Sport FWD	24	33	$35,805	$38,500

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AMG GLA 45 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLA AMG GLA 45 4MATIC SUV	22	28	$46,407	$49,900
GLA GLA 250 4MATIC SUV	23	31	$32,411	$34,850
GLA GLA 250 SUV	24	33	$30,551	$32,850

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,854

$46,407

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,950

$49,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$499 / month

$832 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Built on Mercedes-Benz roots, the 2017 Infiniti QX30 is an agile and stylish subcompact that toes the line between crossover and hatchback.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is a small, luxury compact 'ute that prioritizes "looks" over "feels," or in other words, it's probably perfect for a lot of shoppers.

TCC Likes

Eye-catching sheet metal
German-bred powertrain
Agile moves

Impressive dynamic driving
Lots of turbo fun
Sporty and small for two

TCC Dislikes

More than a passing resemblance to the Mazda3
Exterior design limits interior space
Taller drivers may have issues with outward visibility

... but they're pricey
$60,000 for a subcompact hatch?
Cramped rear seat

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Mid-Size Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

52.1

Second Leg Room (in)

33.5

33.9

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

38.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

108

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

38.4

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.9

58.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.9

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.1

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

61.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.8

Length, Overall (in)

174.2

175

Liftover Height (in)

23.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

31.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

43.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.2

17.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

31.8

54.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

41.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.2

17.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

27.9

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

14.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.3

38.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/50HR18

P235/45ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/50HR18

P235/45ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3280

3457

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

115

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

208 @ 5500

375

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1200

350 @ 2250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.87

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.94

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.10

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.43

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.05

1.19

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.05

1.16

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.65

4.13

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.67

2.90

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Vehicle Name

INFINITI QX30

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.6

7.1

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