2024 Mercedes-Benz
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2024 Subaru
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MPG - City | 24 - 25 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG |
MPG - Hwy | 32 - 34 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
Cargo Space | 50.5 ft3 | 72.8 - 75.6 ft3 |
Engine |
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Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
Horsepower | 221 hp | 260 hp |
Towing Capacity | Info not available | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
Exterior Length | 173.6 in | 196.8 in |
Exterior Width | 72.2 in | 76.0 in |
Leg Room |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in |
Head Room |
Front 39.0 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 40.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.7 - 40.0 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 than the Subaru Ascent.
The Subaru Ascent will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 as you will with the Subaru Ascent, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 or the Subaru Ascent, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is much slimmer than the Subaru Ascent, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Ascent.
Handling
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has the same turning radius as the Subaru Ascent, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has a little less horsepower than the Subaru Ascent.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Subaru Ascent.
Utility
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has less seating than the Subaru Ascent, making the Subaru Ascent the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Ascent.