Making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Mercedes GLA 350 4Matic 2026 was announced in 2026. It is powered by a 85 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 642 km. The powertrain configuration delivers All-Wheel Drive 260 kW (354 hp), enabling an acceleration of 5.4 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 58000 USD.
Looking at its competitor, making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Citroen e-C3 Aircross was announced in 2024. At its core, it features a 44 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 306 km. The powertrain configuration delivers Front-wheel drive 83 kW (113 hp), enabling an acceleration of 12.9 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 145 km/h (90 mph). This model is positioned in the market with an estimated price of 26000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | 2026 | 2024 |
| Release date | July 2026 | 2025 |
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Performance
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| Power | All-Wheel Drive 260 kW (354 hp) | Front-wheel drive 83 kW (113 hp) |
| Torque | 515 Nm (380 lb-ft) | 125 Nm (92 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 5.4 sec 0-100 km/h | 12.9 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 145 km/h (90 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 85 kWh usable | 44 kWh usable |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (800V type) | Air-cooled Li-ion LFP battery (400V type) |
| Driving range | 642 km | 306 km |
| Consumption | 15.1 kWh/100 km | 18.1 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | No |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 9 hours | Type 2 7 kW, 20-80% in 4 hours 10 min ---- Type 2 11 kW, 20-80% in 2 hours 50 min |
| Charging station | CCS 320 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min | CCS 100 kW max, 20-80% in 26 min |
| Additional | Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | - |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door SUV, 5 seats | 5 door hatchback, 5/7 seats |
| Dimensions | 4565 x 1873 x 1604 mm (179.7 x 73.7 x 63.1 in) | 4395 x 1795 x 1660 mm (173.0 x 70.7 x 65.4 in) |
| Weight | 2235 kg unladen, 2715 kg gross | 1504 kg unladen, 2030 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R18 | R16, R17 |
| Trunk volume | 410 l | 330 l, 1600 l max |
| Front trunk | 107 l | No |
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Display
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| Center screen | 14" touchscreen | 10.25" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 10.3" | Yes |
| Head-up display | Yes | Yes |
| Various | 14" passenger display | - |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated front seats | Heated front seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof | No glass roof |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist | Front and rear sensors, reversing camera |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system | 6 airbags: side airbags, front, head airbag system |
| Driving aids | 5 radars, 8 cameras, 12 sensors. Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist | Front/rear cameras. Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Safety Brake, Driver Attention Alert, High Beam Assist, Speed sign recognition, Blind spot detection |
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Misc
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| Price | 58000 USD | 26000 USD |