Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Infiniti QX30
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLA and Infiniti QX30 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz GLA and the Infiniti QX30.
In comparing the Mercedes-Benz GLA's and the Infiniti QX30's specifications and ratings, The Infiniti QX30 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Mercedes-Benz GLA and Infiniti QX30 have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLA's and the Infiniti QX30's specifications and ratings, the Infiniti QX30 is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Pricing: A used 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA ranges from $14,887 to $27,481 while a used 2019 Infiniti QX30 is priced between $13,039 to $24,784.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Mercedes-Benz GLA and the Infiniti QX30 makes 208 horsepower. Both the GLA and the QX30 are rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz GLA and Infiniti QX30 are comparable in regards to front head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
34063
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
23200 - 41800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
30150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
34063
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
23200 - 41800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
20661
Price Range:
14887 - 27481
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
20660
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
15392 - 24248
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18553
Price Range:
13039 - 24784
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
20660
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
15392 - 24248
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
32
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
76438
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Mercedes-Benz GLA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Infiniti QX30 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
7.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
4.7 - 7.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.064
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Infiniti QX30
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
7.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
4.7 - 7.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8602532748839553
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 7.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6191931076963033
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 7.8
Mercedes-Benz GLA Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
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3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 70Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 62Ranking
11 out of / 70Ranking
16 out of / 70Ranking
21 out of / 70Ranking
25 out of / 70Ranking
38 out of / 70Ranking
42 out of / 70Ranking
44 out of / 70Ranking
54 out of / 70Infiniti QX30 Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz GLA Trim Levels
AMG GLA 45, GLA 250, GLA 250 4MATIC
Infiniti QX30 Trim Levels
Essential, Luxe, Pure, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
208 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
208 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
317 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
317 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
27.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
17.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
43.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Cargo Space:
19.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
34 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3296 lbs
Width:
79.6 inches
Height:
58.8 inches
Length:
173.9 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3285 lbs
Width:
82 inches
Height:
59.5 inches
Length:
174.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Cosmos Black Metallic / Night Black
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Cocoa Brown Metallic
Gray
designo Mountain Grey Magno / Mountain Grey Metallic
Red
Jupiter Red
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic
White
Polar White
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian / Pearlescent Black
Blue
Ink Blue
Brown
Chestnut Bronze
Gray
Graphite Shadow
Red
Magnetic Red
Silver
Blade Silver
White
Majestic White
Beige
Liquid Copper
Interior Colors
Beige
Sahara Beige / Sahara Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Nut Brown
Gray
Crystal Grey
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Graphite
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
