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 Nissan Qashqai Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLA
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLA
vs
2024 Nissan
Qashqai
How they stack...
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7.6
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Based on the Nissan Qashqai TI e-POWER (HYBRID)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
51L
459 km
55L
286 to 336 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$99,000
$34,940 - $53,140
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- (Generally) refined hybrid system
- Impressive interior design
- Solid real-world efficiency
Misses
- No getting away from the price
- Not quite as efficient as some rivals
- Engine can be coarse at times
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)
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Colours Available
- Gun Metallic
- Ceramic Grey
- Platinum
- Burgundy
- Fuji Sunset Red
- Ivory Pearl
- Magnetic Blue
- Pearl Black
ST+ grades and above can be optioned with two tone designs, namely:
- Ivory Pearl with Pearl Black Roof
- Pearl Black with Gun Metallic Roof
- Fuji Sunset Red with Pearl Black Roof
- Two-tone Ceramic Grey with Pearl Black Roof
- Magnetic Blue with Pearl Black Roof
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1332 - 1497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 225kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 250Nm - 330Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 8 - 10.3 | |
