2019 Lexus UX vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

2019 Lexus UX

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

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UX 200 F SPORT FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
UX UX 200 F SPORT FWD	29	37	$32,409	$34,150
UX UX 200 FWD	29	37	$30,511	$32,150
UX UX 200 Luxury FWD	29	37	$35,446	$37,350
UX UX 250h AWD	41	38	$32,409	$34,150
UX UX 250h F SPORT AWD	41	38	$34,307	$36,150
UX UX 250h FWD	43	41	N/A	N/A
UX UX 250h Luxury AWD	41	38	$37,344	$39,350

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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

$32,409

$50,149

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,150

$53,350

Monthly Payment Estimate

$569 / month

$889 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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5.4

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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

22 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Mid-Size Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

36.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.4

Second Hip Room (in)

52.3

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

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.7

Length, Overall (in)

177

175

Height, Overall (in)

60.6

58.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

103.9

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

Liftover Height (in)

23.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

21.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

21.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

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

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

14.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.2

38.9

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/50HR18

P235/40ZR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50HR18

P235/40ZR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3307

3461

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

20 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

20 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

151 @ 4800

350 @ 2250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

169 @ 6600

375 @ 6000

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.37

3.86

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.10

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Trans Description Cont. Again

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.24

2.43

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.01

2.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic/CVT w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.94

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.90

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.87

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lexus UX

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

5.4

7.1

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

115

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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