Buick Envision vs Mercedes-Benz GLA (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$445
- Envision: 7 hp more, 2.2 cu ft more cargo.
- GLA: 4 mpg better, 0.6 in more front legroom.
- Envision wins 4 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Envision | GLA | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,995 | $42,550 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 221 hp | Envision |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 25 mpg | 29 mpg | GLA |
| Cargo, max | 52.7 cu ft | 50.5 cu ft | Envision |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.2 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | Envision |
| Rear legroom | 39.3 in | 38.0 in | Envision |
| Front legroom | 40.4 in | 41.0 in | GLA |
| Length | 182.7 in | 173.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.1 in | 72.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,940 lb | 3,604 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.2 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.8 s estimate | 6.8 s tested | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | GLA |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Envision Preferred AWD $41,300 | GLA 250 FWD $41,500 | $200 |
| GLA 250 FWD $41,500 | Envision Preferred AWD $41,300 | $200 |
Cost to run
GLA costs $1,716 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Envision | GLA |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,995 | $42,550 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,536 | $1,324 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,216 | $7,945 |
| Total, 6 years | $52,211 | $50,495 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: GLA wins.
Envision wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | GLA | 14% |
| Power | Envision | 3% |
| Space | Envision | 4% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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