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The 2015 Buick Encore is a front-engine, front or all-wheel drive, five-passenger sport ute with a base price of $24,990.
The 2015 Buick Encore is a front-engine, front or all-wheel drive, five-passenger sport ute with a base price of $24,990.
GM
The 2015 Mercedes GLA 250 is a front-engine, front and all-wheel drive, five-passenger sport ute with a base price of $32,225.
The 2015 Mercedes GLA 250 is a front-engine, front and all-wheel drive, five-passenger sport ute with a base price of $32,225.
Mercedes-Benz
The AWD 2015 Encore is powered by a 1.4-liter, turbocharged, inline 4-cylinder engine that produces 138 horsepower, 148 pound-feet of torque.
The AWD 2015 Encore is powered by a 1.4-liter, turbocharged, inline 4-cylinder engine that produces 138 horsepower, 148 pound-feet of torque.
GM
The AWD 2015 GLA 250 is powered by a 2.0-liter, turbocharged, inline 4-cylinder engine that produces 208 horsepower, 258 pound-feet of torque.
The AWD 2015 GLA 250 is powered by a 2.0-liter, turbocharged, inline 4-cylinder engine that produces 208 horsepower, 258 pound-feet of torque.
Mercedes-Benz
The GLA 250 can be ordered with Bi-Xenon headlamps and the Sport Package that brings aggressive AMG styling to the lower body. 19-inch AMG wheels add another aggressive touch.
The GLA 250 can be ordered with Bi-Xenon headlamps and the Sport Package that brings aggressive AMG styling to the lower body. 19-inch AMG wheels add another aggressive touch.
Mercedes-Benz
The 3,358-pound Encore goes 0-60 mph in 10.0 seconds (Car & Driver)
The 3,358-pound Encore goes 0-60 mph in 10.0 seconds (Car & Driver)
GM
The 3,428-pound GLA 250 goes 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds (manufacturer)
The 3,428-pound GLA 250 goes 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds (manufacturer)
Mercedes-Benz
The Encore's Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed automatic transmission is part of a family of six-speed front- and all-wheel-drive transaxles developed for small cars and crossovers. It has a unique design that makes the entire powertrain unit shorter fore-to-aft. This design enables a shorter overall vehicle length, increased interior space, enhanced safety crush zones and lower weight.
The Encore's Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed automatic transmission is part of a family of six-speed front- and all-wheel-drive transaxles developed for small cars and crossovers. It has a unique design that makes the entire powertrain unit shorter fore-to-aft. This design enables a shorter overall vehicle length, increased interior space, enhanced safety crush zones and lower weight.
GM
The GLA 250 is optionally available with a new generation of the 4MATIC all-wheel drive system, featuring fullyvariable torque distribution. This all-wheel drive system excels with even more grip and outstanding agility while also enhancing driving safety and energy efficiency.
The GLA 250 is optionally available with a new generation of the 4MATIC all-wheel drive system, featuring fullyvariable torque distribution. This all-wheel drive system excels with even more grip and outstanding agility while also enhancing driving safety and energy efficiency.
Mercedes-Benz
The 2015 Buick Encore
The 2015 Buick Encore
GM
The 2015 Mercedes GLA 250  with optional Light and Sport Packages.
The 2015 Mercedes GLA 250 with optional Light and Sport Packages.
Mercedes-Benz
The Encore manages an EPA rated 23 mpg city/30 mpg highway/26 mpg combined.
The Encore manages an EPA rated 23 mpg city/30 mpg highway/26 mpg combined.
GM
The GLA 250 manages an EPA rated 24 mpg city/32 mpg highway/27 mpg combined.
The GLA 250 manages an EPA rated 24 mpg city/32 mpg highway/27 mpg combined.
Mercedes-Benz
Inside, the Encore's distinctive styling carries over to a flowing instrument panel that wraps naturally into the door panels. A prominent central instrument panel houses the seven-inch, high-resolution, full-color display for the standard IntelliLink voice-activated infotainment system. It also features displays for the SiriusXM Satellite Radio and standard rearview camera, as well as the available GPS-enabled navigation system.
Inside, the Encore's distinctive styling carries over to a flowing instrument panel that wraps naturally into the door panels. A prominent central instrument panel houses the seven-inch, high-resolution, full-color display for the standard IntelliLink voice-activated infotainment system. It also features displays for the SiriusXM Satellite Radio and standard rearview camera, as well as the available GPS-enabled navigation system.
GM
Featuring a freestanding 5.8-inch color display and a central controller on the console, the GLA 250 gives you convenient control of audio, video, hands-free calling and optional navigation functions. Many features can also be accessed via the integrated steering-wheel controls.
Featuring a freestanding 5.8-inch color display and a central controller on the console, the GLA 250 gives you convenient control of audio, video, hands-free calling and optional navigation functions. Many features can also be accessed via the integrated steering-wheel controls.
Mercedes-Benz
The Encore has room for five and up to 48.4 cubic feet of storage space with the second row seats folded flat.
The Encore has room for five and up to 48.4 cubic feet of storage space with the second row seats folded flat.
GM
GLA 250 has room for five and up to 43.6 cubic feet of storage space with the second row seats folded flat.
GLA 250 has room for five and up to 43.6 cubic feet of storage space with the second row seats folded flat.
Mercedes-Benz