2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA review
With mild-hybrid power, fresh looks and other tweaks, the latest Mercedes-Benz GLA is still a benchmark small luxury SUV, but the price hurts.
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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Alfa Romeo Tonale Comparison
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLA
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2025 Alfa Romeo
Tonale
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE PHEV Q4
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
43L - 51L
318 to 459 km
43L - 55L
65 to 308 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$50,900 - $79,000
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Zippy performance
- Fun driving dynamics
- Comfortable driving position
Misses
- Expensive to buy and service
- Fiddly steering wheel touch sliders
- Lots of piano black around the cabin
Jade Credentino
Contributor
Jade Credentino drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- All the bells and whistles over the rest of the Tonale range
- Perfect for city driving without committing to EV power
- One of the only PHEV powertrains within its segment
Misses
- $19,600 more than Tonale Hybrid
- Not as punchy as specs suggest
- Fuel economy balloons past EV range
Colours Available
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is available in the following colours:
- Alfa White
- Alfa Red
- Alfa Black
- Vesuvio Grey Metallic
- Misano Blue Metallic
- Montreal Green Tri-Coat (Veloce only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1991 | 1332 - 1469 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.3L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW - 225kW | 118kW - 208kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6100 | 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 270Nm - 400Nm | 240Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 2500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 86.5 - 92.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
