2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. 2020 Cadillac XT4

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA family will share very similar performance specs with its 2020 Cadillac XT4 competitor. Owners of the 2021 GLA 250 or GLA 250 4MATIC® will have a turbocharged 2.0-liter, inline four-cylinder engine under the hood that will be attached to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It will make 221 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Additionally, the 2021 GLA 250 will be able to post a zero-to-60 mph time of 6.8 seconds, the GLA 250 4MATIC® can hit the same speed in 6.6 seconds.  

Buyers choosing the 2020 Cadillac XT4 will have a turbocharged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine as well. It will make slightly more horsepower and the same amount of torque.  

Both the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA and 2020 Cadillac XT4 have two rows of seats that can hold up to five passengers. When people are sitting in the back of the 2021 GLA 250 or GLA 250 4MATIC®, owners will still be able to use 15.4 cubic-feet of cargo volume. Folding the seats of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz crossover SUV away will make a maximum of 50.5 cubic-feet available. The 2020 XT4 will only have up to 48.9 cubic-feet.  

Available Technology 

Mercedes-Benz of New London customers choosing either version of the 2021 GLA will have a pair of 7-inch digital displays to use. One will be used for the center gauge cluster and can be customized to show the driver various different kinds of information. The other is used to control the Mercedes User Experience infotainment system that is also compatible with both the Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ suites of applications. The 2020 Cadillac XT4 is available with similar smartphone-compatibility but it doesn’t have twin touchscreen displays.