2024 Mercedes-Benz
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 24 - 25 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 34 MPG | 24 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 50.5 ft3 | 96.8 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 | 200.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 72.2 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.0 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.4 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 than in the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Volkswagen Atlas 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 Volkswagen Atlas, 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.
Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas, 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.
Handling
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, 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.
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.
Utility
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.