2018 Lincoln MKC vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

2018 Lincoln MKC

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

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Black Label AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MKC Black Label AWD	19	25	$45,236	$48,380
MKC Black Label FWD	21	28	$42,987	$45,975
MKC Premiere AWD	19	25	$33,977	$35,765
MKC Premiere FWD	21	28	$31,688	$33,355
MKC Reserve AWD	19	25	$39,851	$42,395
MKC Reserve FWD	21	28	$37,586	$39,985
MKC Select AWD	19	25	$36,401	$38,520
MKC Select FWD	21	28	$34,124	$36,110

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AMG GLA 45 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLA AMG GLA 45 4MATIC SUV	22	28	$47,058	$50,600
GLA GLA 250 4MATIC SUV	23	31	$32,922	$35,400
GLA GLA 250 SUV	24	33	$31,062	$33,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$45,236

$47,058

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$48,380

$50,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$806 / month

$843 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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5.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Lincoln MKC is a luxury compact crossover that’s a relative value compared to others. It’s an SUV with all the amenities, but without the cachet.

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class blends hatchback with crossover, with better than mixed results.

TCC Likes

Quality interior materials
Entertaining and powerful 2.3-liter turbo-4
Competent road manners

Quick on its feet
Turbo engines are a blast
Hatchback practicality

TCC Dislikes

Cramped rear seat
Lacking advanced safety systems
Gimmicky pushbutton shifter

Tight rear seats
A $60,000 GLA45 AMG? That escalated quickly
Interior can seem plasticky

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Midsize Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.4

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

27.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

52.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

38.7

38.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

53.1

Front Leg Room (in)

42.8

41.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

61.7

Length, Overall (in)

179.2

175.4

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

Liftover Height (in)

23.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

25.2

17.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

53.1

41.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.2

17.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

31.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

27.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

54.9

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.7

14.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/45VR19

P235/45ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45VR19

P235/45ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3997

3457

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

19 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

275 @ 3000

350 @ 2250

Engine Order Code

999

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

245 @ 5500

375 @ 6000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

2.39

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

2.90

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.87

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.10

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.43

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.19

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.16

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.86

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.94

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lincoln MKC

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.4

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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