2019 Lexus UX vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

2019 Lexus UX

#7 in Hybrid SUVs

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

#1 in Luxury Small SUVs

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FWD UX 200

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD UX 200	29	37	$30,368	$32,000
AWD UX 250h	41	38	$32,266	$34,000
FWD UX 200 F SPORT	29	37	$32,266	$34,000
AWD UX 250h F SPORT	41	38	$34,164	$36,000
FWD UX 200 Luxury	29	37	$35,303	$37,200
AWD UX 250h Luxury	41	38	$37,201	$39,200

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SUV GLA 250

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,368

$31,913

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,000

$33,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$533 / month

$566 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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5.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Lexus UX gives its maker a kicky new entry point for crossover shoppers.

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

TCC Likes

Attractive styling...
... inside and out
Hybrid's excellent predicted fuel economy

Zippy to drive
Nimble handling
Practical hatchback shape

TCC Dislikes

On paper, not much power
CVTs aren't our favorite transmissions
AWD only with hybrid

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

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

Second Leg Room (in)

33.1

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.4

Second Hip Room (in)

52.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

60.9

Wheelbase (in)

103.9

106.3

Height, Overall (in)

60.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.8

Liftover Height (in)

23.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

21.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

21.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

31.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

27.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

43.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

54.9

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

14.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.2

38.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R66

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50HR18

P235/50WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R66

Front Tire Size

P225/50HR18

P235/50WR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3307

3296

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

169 @ 6600

208 @ 5500

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

151 @ 4800

258 @ 1250

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.37

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.24

2.43

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.01

4.60

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic/CVT w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.37

3.86

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.48

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.05

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.54

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Lexus UX

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

5.4

6.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

115

2019 Lexus UX

2019 Lexus UX is here
Rebates: $500 cash on gas models
Financing: From 1.9% from 60 months
Leasing: From $329 per month

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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

2019 GLA-Class is available
Unadvertised incentive remains
Lease: From $379/mo.
Financing: 1.99% APR for 72 mo.

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