2021 Lexus UX vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

2021 Lexus UX

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

#3 in Luxury Small SUVs

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UX 200 F SPORT FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
UX UX 200 F SPORT FWD	29	37	$33,215	$35,000
UX UX 200 FWD	29	37	$31,317	$33,000
UX UX 200 Luxury FWD	29	37	$35,777	$37,700
UX UX 250h AWD	41	38	$33,405	$35,200
UX UX 250h F SPORT AWD	41	38	$35,303	$37,200
UX UX 250h Luxury AWD	41	38	$37,865	$39,900

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AMG GLA 35 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLA AMG GLA 35 4MATIC SUV	23	29	$44,697	$47,550
GLA AMG GLA 45 4MATIC SUV	20	27	$51,230	$54,500
GLA GLA 250 4MATIC SUV	24	33	$35,936	$38,230
GLA GLA 250 SUV	25	34	$34,056	$36,230

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,215

$44,697

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,000

$47,550

Monthly Payment Estimate

$583 / month

$793 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Lexus UX taps design verve to hawk its cozy interior space and its middling performance.

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the smallest and least expensive SUV in its lineup, and a welcome entry to the brand.

TCC Likes

Good looks outside
Inside, too
Frugal UX Hybrid

Stylish interior
Reasonably well-equipped
Roomier rear seats

TCC Dislikes

Drivetrain can drone
Short on acceleration
Gets pricey for its size

Expensive options
Some options should be standard
Small cargo area

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Small Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

36.5

40.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.4

Second Hip Room (in)

52.3

57.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

38.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.9

54.8

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

41.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

57.3

Second Leg Room (in)

33.1

38.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.7

Length, Overall (in)

177

174.6

Height, Overall (in)

60.6

62.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

103.9

107.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

72.2

Liftover Height (in)

27.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

17.2

15.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.2

15.4

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

29.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

50.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

31.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

50.1

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

13.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/50HR18

P235/50WR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R01

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50HR18

P235/50WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R01

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3307

3653

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

151 @ 4800

295 @ 3000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

169 @ 6600

302 @ 5800

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

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.24

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.01

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic/CVT w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

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

5.5

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

2021 Lexus UX

2021 Lexus UX available; 2022s expected soon
Lease: From $349 for 36 months
Rebate: No Cash
Finance: From 1.9% APR for 60 months on 2021s

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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

2022 GLA-Class is arriving now
Lease: No lease offers
Rebates: No cash rebates
Financing: No financing deals

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