2024 Mercedes-Benz
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 24 - 25 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 34 MPG | 26 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 50.5 ft3 | 77.8 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 221 hp | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 173.6 in | 195.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 72.2 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 40.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.0 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.8 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 backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport than in the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Handling
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has a little less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.