Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Kia Seltos Comparison

    Mercedes-Benz GLA

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    Kia Seltos

    2025 Mercedes-Benz
    GLA
    vs
    2025 Kia
    Seltos
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Kia Seltos S review
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    Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
    Based on the Kia Seltos S (FWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    43L - 51L
    318 to 459 km
    50L
    345 to 370 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $30,050 - $45,470
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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
    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Drives sweetly
    • Big and practical boot
    • Front and rear USB connectivity
    Misses
    • Interior is built to a price
    • Still no adaptive cruise control
    • Intrusive safety tech

    Colours Available

    Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.

    The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.

    • Mars Orange
    • Pluton Blue*
    • Snow White Pearl*
    • Steel Grey*
    • Gravity Grey*
    • Fusion Black*
    • Neptune Blue*
    • Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
    • Clear White & Fusion Black roof^

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    1332 - 19911591 - 1999
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.3L1.6L, 2.0L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    120kW - 225kW110kW - 146kW
    Power RPM
    5500 - 61006000 - 6200
    Torque
    270Nm - 400Nm180Nm - 265Nm
    Torque RPM
    2000 - 25001600 - 4500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    --

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