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 2023 Mini Countryman Comparison
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLA
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2023 Mini
Countryman
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How they stack...
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7.6
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7.6
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Based on the Mini Countryman SE ALL4 CLASSIC (BEV)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
51L
408 to 490 km
36L - 61L
86 to 464 km
Warranty
5 year
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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
- Sharp pricing compared to iX1
- Punchy dual-motor drivetrain
- Plenty of space, personalisation
Misses
- Range could be better
- Interior not as plush as iX1
- Getting quite big for a 'Mini'...
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 225kW - 310kW | 92kW - 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6750 | 4500 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 500Nm | 220Nm - 580Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5000 | 1300 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.5 - 11 | |
