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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 Renault Arkana Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLA
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2026 Mercedes-Benz
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
43L - 51L
318 to 459 km
50L
295 to 300 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$63,600 - $99,000
$36,990 - $45,000
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks sharp
- No price rises with more spec
- Impressive open road refinement
Misses
- DCT still clumsy off the line
- No hybrid option for Australia
- Back seat is a little cosy
Colours Available
Solid White is standard on all bar the R.S. Line, with the following finishes a $750 option:
- Universal White
- Zanzibar Blue
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Grey
- Flame Red
- Valencia Orange (R.S. Line only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1991 | 1333 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.3L | 1.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW - 225kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6100 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 270Nm - 400Nm | 262Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 2500 | 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 81.4 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
