7.6
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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Jack Quick
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA vs 2024 BMW X2 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLA
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BMW X2
2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLA
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2024 BMW
X2
How they stack...
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Based on the BMW X2 xDRIVE20i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
51L
459 km
51L - 54L
306 to 437 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$99,000
$65,100 - $94,300
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Pretty good value
- Great performance, refinement balance
- Big gains in quality, practicality and tech
Misses
- Ticking options can get pricey
- Rear end design may polarise
- No ANCAP safety rating... yet
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- AMG Aerodynamics Package (+$3,600)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$900)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,700)
- Roof Rails - High-gloss Shadowline (+$585)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO MPFI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 225kW | 141kW - 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 5000 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 280Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 | 1250 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.5 - 11.1 | |
