2017 head-to-head · Small SUV
2017 Acura MDX Hybrid vs Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 7-speed dual-clutch · 27 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, the most efficient 2017 Acura MDX Hybrid (27 MPG) costs about $2,194 a year to fuel and the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class (27 MPG) about $2,194.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Acura MDX Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
Side by side
| Acura MDX Hybrid | Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,194 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,194 |
| 27 MPG | Combined efficiency | 27 MPG |
| 26 MPG | City | 24 MPG |
| 27 MPG | Highway | 33 MPG |
| — | Passenger volume | 91 cu ft |
| — | Cargo volume | 42 cu ft |
| 329 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 322 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| Hybrid | Powertrain | Gas |
| Premium gasoline | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| 7-speed dual-clutch | Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| AWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Acura MDX Hybrid vs Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class across model years
- Acura MDX Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 58 2017 small SUVs, the Acura MDX Hybrid ranks 38th and the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 39th for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the Acura MDX Hybrid is a full hybrid, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is a conventional gas model.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2017 Acura MDX Hybrid vs. the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, about $2,194 for the Acura MDX Hybrid and $2,194 for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.
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