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
Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Lexus LBX Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLA
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Lexus LBX
2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLA
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2025 Lexus
LBX
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Good
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Based on the Lexus LBX SPORTS LUXURY AWD (HYBRID)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
43L - 51L
318 to 459 km
36L - 50L
137 to 460 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
4 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$47,550 - $78,240
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable around town
- Plush materials
- Tech connectivity
Misses
- Cramped interior space
- Engine noise at higher speeds
- Questionable value
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1991 | 1490 - 1618 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.3L | 1.6L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW - 225kW | 100kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6100 | 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 270Nm - 400Nm | 185Nm - 390Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 2500 | 3250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
