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 Volkswagen T-Roc Comparison
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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 Volkswagen T-Roc 140TSI R-LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
43L - 51L
318 to 459 km
50L - 55L
315 to 440 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$38,990 - $69,290
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Surprisingly quick
- Agile, sporty handling
- Strong boot for size
Misses
- Cheap interior materials
- Increased road noise
- Borderline too expensive
Colours Available
The following colours come at no extra cost:
- Ascot Grey (CityLife)
- Pure White
The following colours cost $700:
- Deep Black Pearl
- Indium Grey
- Petroleum Blue (CityLife, Style)
- Ravenna Blue (Style)
- Pyrite Silver (Style, R-Line, R )
The following colours cost $900:
- Kings Red (Style, R-Line)
- Lapiz Blue (R-Line)
All paint options for the 2024 T-Roc R come at no extra cost.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1991 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.3L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW - 225kW | 110kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6100 | 4200 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 270Nm - 400Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 2500 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
