Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, market segment, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and height. First of all, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has a more powerful engine and gets 3 mpg less than the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. Also, the 2016 Crosstrek Hybrid is priced $6,105 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2016 GLA-Class. In addition, the roofline of the GLA-Class is slightly lower than the Crosstrek Hybrid's. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy.