Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Nissan Murano (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$465
- GLA: 6 mpg better, 1.7 in more rear legroom.
- Murano: 20 hp more, 13.0 cu ft more cargo.
- Murano wins 5 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | GLA | Murano | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,550 | $43,015 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 221 hp | 241 hp | Murano |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 29 mpg | 23 mpg | GLA |
| Cargo, max | 50.5 cu ft | 63.5 cu ft | Murano |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.4 cu ft | 32.9 cu ft | Murano |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 36.3 in | GLA |
| Front legroom | 41.0 in | 44.3 in | Murano |
| Length | 173.6 in | 192.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.0 in | 78.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,604 lb | 4,290 lb to 5,756 lb | N/A |
| Towing | N/A | 1,500 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 8.3 in | Murano |
| 0-60 mph | 6.8 s tested | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | GLA |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| GLA 250 FWD $41,500 | Murano SV AWD $41,670 | $170 |
| Murano FWD SV $41,670 | GLA 250 FWD $41,500 | $170 |
Cost to run
GLA costs $2,538 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | GLA | Murano |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,550 | $43,015 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,324 | $1,670 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,945 | $10,017 |
| Total, 6 years | $50,495 | $53,032 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Murano wins.
GLA wins if MPG weight is 7 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | GLA | 21% |
| Power | Murano | 8% |
| Space | Murano | 20% |
| 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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