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Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
Crossover · Gasoline
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Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI e
Crossover · Hybrid · AWD
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 blends brisk everyday pace with class-efficient consumption, suiting family-compact needs and city commuting. Five seats and a 435-liter trunk cover daily tasks and road trips, but it’s not aimed at cargo-heavy or enthusiast driving.
5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI e
Car B
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI e
The Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI e suits growing families who want AWD confidence and low running costs from regular charging. EV range is modest, and while quick, it isn’t aimed at cargo-heavy or performance-focused driving.
5 seatsCrossoverHybrid5-star safety2 L/100km265 hpAWDHybrid
Why compared same body typesame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 60 / 65
City 53 / 56
Budget / value 47 / 45
Road trip 50 / 64
Performance 27 / 33
Cargo 31 / 41
Practical 39 / 48
Premium 47 / 52
Winter 34 / 74

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 · Orange = Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI e

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI e
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km, easing fuel costs in mixed driving
  • Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.7 s for confident merging and passing
  • Practical five-seat cabin and 435 L trunk suit small families and weekend trips
  • Good value in its segment around 36,700 among premium compacts

Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI e

  • Efficient for its class: 2.0 L/100 km combined when charged regularly
  • About 45 km electric range covers many city trips
  • AWD traction supports winter driving and road trips
  • Spacious five seats with a 610 L boot for family use

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI e if…
All-wheel drive
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI e's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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