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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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Suzuki Vitara Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLA
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Suzuki Vitara
2025 Mercedes-Benz
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Good
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Based on the Suzuki Vitara TURBO
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
43L - 51L
318 to 459 km
47L
273 to 291 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$29,990 - $40,990
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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
- Peppy turbo engine
- Light on its feet
- Plenty of visibility
Misses
- Expensive among fresher rivals
- Ageing interior, too many hard plastics
- Halogen high-beams
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1991 | 1373 - 1586 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.3L | 1.4L, 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW - 225kW | 86kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6100 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 270Nm - 400Nm | 156Nm - 220Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 2500 | 1500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 82 - 83 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
