The Mercedes-Benz GLA and the Jaguar E-Pace are two of the most popular subcompact crossovers on the market—and for a good reason. They’re both stylish, well-equipped, and fun to drive. That said, there’s no denying that each one offers a unique experience behind the wheel that should be carefully considered before making a purchase decision. Let’s take a look at how these two vehicles compare!
Design & Style
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA is a great example of how to design a crossover. It has a strong, robust body that looks ready for any terrain with its boxy shape and wide stance. You’ll notice the large grille opening from the front with sharp edges on either side that lead into thin headlights and fog lights. The hood has an aggressive bulge in it for added power and aerodynamics, which also helps fuel economy when driving at high speeds—a feature most cars lack these days due to consumers’ demand for better fuel economy ratings than previous generations had offered.
The 2022 Jaguar E-Pace has more of a premium design than its sibling vehicles from Jaguar (the F-Pace, XF Sportbrake), but it still retains some elements from those models, such as round headlights and fog lights. You’ll also see some lines intersect at various places on this crossover’s body, giving it more character than many other crossover SUVs currently available today—notably because most companies are just flat-out copying each other’s designs without thinking about what makes sense within their brand ethos.
The E-Pace gets its interior design moniker from the eponymous Jaguar SUV, the first model in the brand’s lineup to feature a modernist “floating” center console. The same minimalist approach is used here on the E-Pace crossover, with a floating instrument panel that hangs over a single screen on top of what looks like an iPad Mini attached to an aluminum frame. The result is one of the most stunning-looking interiors we’ve ever seen in this segment, with clean lines and lovely materials.
The GLA takes a much more traditional approach with its interior design: it looks “normal” for what it is — an entry-level luxury compact SUV — but it’s still quite attractive. It features standard soft-touch surfaces throughout (both in leather and synthetic), as well as plenty of storage spaces and cubby holes for your stuff.
Technology & Safety
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA has a wide range of advanced features and systems that can be tailored to suit your particular needs. The optional driver assistance package provides lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, night vision, and more. You can also add blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, pedestrian detection, and an active braking system that warns you when you’re getting too close to the car in front of you or approaching an object or person in your path.
The 2022 Jaguar E-Pace has automatic emergency braking (AEB) as standard equipment on all trim levels. It’s designed to detect pedestrians or other vehicles ahead and apply the brakes if they don’t brake themselves in time. It’s part of the Adaptive Cruise Control system that works with AEB to maintain distance between cars at speeds up to 134 mph (215 km/h).
Performance
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA has a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine standard and it produces 255 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. The 2022 Jaguar E-Pace has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 240 horsepower and 251 pound-feet of torque.
The Bottom Line
If you’re looking for a small SUV with style, comfort, and flexibility, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA is the right choice. The Jaguar E-Pace is also stylish, but it’s not as flexible as the GLA and doesn’t have the same luxury or safety features.
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