
Perhaps not as valid a comparison outside of North America, however in Canada and the USA the LExus and the Benz are poised for a potent punch up to determine the king of the small crossover sales ring...
Mercedes GLA:
$33,300
Engine:
2.0L 4 Cylinder Turbo
208 HP
258 lb-ft
Transmission:
7-speed DCT dual-clutch automatic
Fuel economy:
33.1 mpg (European)
Dimensions:
Wheelbase - 106.3 in
Length - 173.9 in
Width - 79.6 in
Height - 60 in.
Standard Features:
Power Liftgate
18 inch wheels
Chrome roof rails
5.8" color display
Bluetooth
Electric park brake
Collision Prevention Assist
Attention Assist
Lexus NX:
$30-35,000 (estimated)
Engines:
2.0L 4 cylinder Turbo
235 hp
258 lb-ft
2.5-liter 4 Cylinder Hybrid
154 hp
152 lb-ft
194-hp combined
141-hp/199 lb-ft front-drive electric motor motor
67-hp rear-drive motor (AWD only)
Transmission:
6-speed automatic (Turbo)
Continuously Variable (CVT) Automatic. (Hybrid)
Fuel Economy:
21 city/35 hwy (Turbo)
28 city/31 hwy (Hybrid)
Dimensions:
Wheelbase - 104.7 in
Length - 182.3 in
Width - 73.6 in
Height - 64.8 in
Standard Features:
Rear power seats
touch pad interface
LED fog lamps
HUD
Dynamic Cruise Control
Lane Departure Alert
blind Spot Monitor
Panoramic View Monitor
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Considering the Mercedes ML and Lexus RX have been combative since nearly day one of the luxury SUV segment this will be quite the enticing battle to watch. However GLA certainly has the advantage in the styling department. The polarizing face of the NX is going to turn many people off in my honest opinion...