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The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA provides an enjoyable driving experience with steady handling and smooth acceleration. It also offers plenty of muscular engine options and one of the most luxurious interior settings around. Let us explore more on what the GLA has to offer and make a comparison against the 2021 Volvo XC40 to see how each luxury subcompact SUV fares when up against each other.
Design & Style
The Mercedes-Benz GLA offers plenty of room to spare through its highly roomy cabin. The SUV can support up to five people with ample leg- and headroom to spare across both rows. Its overall interior styling leans more towards the direction of creating a minimalistic outlook. It still uses premium materials for all its surfaces with various chic touches at its sides.
The Volvo XC40 is much more compact than most of its class rivals but it can still accommodate up to five people. Its seats are comfortable and outward visibility is good from any angle. Its interior styling however is not that opulent as compared to most of its competitors through a minimalistic design that uses mostly plastics.
Technology & Safety
The Mercedes-Benz GLA comes with a high-tech interior that is loaded with features like Android and Apple platform sync, *Bluetooth® connectivity, 2 pairs of USB ports, HD radio, 6 speakers, a touchpad control, and a 7-inch touchscreen display. The safety features of the car are made up of crosswind assist, vehicle exit warning, blind spot monitor, driver attentiveness monitor, auto emergency brakes, a rearview camera and collision warning.
The Volvo XC40 is packed with tech features like 8 speakers, HD and satellite radios, USB ports, Bluetooth®, Apple and Android sync, and a 9-inch touchscreen. Safety features of the car include rain sensing wipers, parking sensors, rearview camera, auto high beams, adaptive headlamps, rear traffic alert, blind spot monitor, lane departure assist, and auto emergency brakes.
Performance
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is a crazy high performer that generates 221 horsepower through its base turbo four engine. Its fuel efficiency is rated at 25 mpg and 34 mpg while in city and on highway.
The Volvo XC40 runs on a turbo four engine which puts out 187 hp and gets 23 and 32 mpg of gas mileage.
The Bottom Line
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is the quality car to pick if you are seeking more than just external performance. Its cabin showcases high comfort and support levels which can easily last you throughout the longest of distances. Its seats are just as luxurious with ample room and padding. To top it all off, its interior is tech-savvy to provide efficient infotainment while on the go.
Ready to Schedule a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA Test Drive Today?
At Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, we offer a wide variety of Mercedes-Benz models for you to choose from, including the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA and we are more than happy to arrange for a test drive so that you can experience the stellar features of this vehicle. Call us today to make an appointment or simply pay us a visit at our showroom today!