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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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA vs 2024 Suzuki Vitara Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLA
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLA
vs
2024 Suzuki
Vitara
How they stack...
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7.6
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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
51L
459 km
47L
277 to 291 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$99,000
$35,990 - $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
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)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,340)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1373 - 1586 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.4L, 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 225kW | 86kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 156Nm - 220Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 | 1500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 11 | |
