Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Mercedes-Benz GLA (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$140

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Grand Cherokee L Laredo 4x2 vs GLA 250 FWD
Measure	Grand Cherokee L	GLA	Winner
MSRP + destination	$42,410	$42,550	About the same
Horsepower	293 hp	221 hp	Grand Cherokee L
Torque	257 lb-ft to 260 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	N/A
MPG combined	21 mpg	29 mpg	GLA
Cargo, max	84.6 cu ft	50.5 cu ft	Grand Cherokee L
Cargo, seats up	17.2 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	Grand Cherokee L
Rear legroom	39.4 in	38.0 in	Grand Cherokee L
Front legroom	41.3 in	41.0 in	About the same
Length	204.9 in	173.6 in	Not scored
Width	77.5 in	72.0 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,524 lb	3,604 lb	Not scored
Towing	6,200 lb	N/A	N/A
Seats	6	5	Grand Cherokee L
Ground clearance	8.5 in	5.2 in	Grand Cherokee L
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Grand Cherokee L Laredo 4x2 $40,920	GLA 250 FWD $41,500	$580
GLA 250 FWD $41,500	Grand Cherokee L Altitude 4x2 $40,920	$580

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

GLA costs $2,887 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Grand Cherokee L wins.

GLA wins if Space weight is 0 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.