Car A
Honda Passport
A 5-seat family-focused model with strong V6 power and an emphasis on reliability and safety. It’s good value in its segment, though its modest cargo space and fuel use may not suit everyone.
Honda Passport
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Suv · Gasoline · AWD
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
The GLA 250 4MATIC is an efficient AWD compact that blends family practicality with brisk acceleration. If you want space for five, a usable 435 L trunk, and good value in its segment, it’s a well-rounded pick.
Why compared
cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price
Usage fit
Family
62
/
70
City
30
/
48
Budget / value
58
/
61
Road trip
57
/
56
Performance
28
/
32
Cargo
16
/
32
Practical
42
/
52
Premium
34
/
47
Winter
40
/
76
Scores out of 100. Blue = Honda Passport · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Honda Passport
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Honda Passport
- Five-seat layout fits small families and daily duties
- Strong V6 (280 hp) with 6.5 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing
- Focus on reliability and safety supports peace of mind
- Around $37,000, offering good value in its segment
- Limited cargo capacity (113 L) for gear-heavy trips
- Combined 10.2 L/100 km may not suit fuel-conscious commuters
- Not tuned for performance driving despite healthy power
- Only five seats; no third-row option for larger families
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
- Efficient for its class with a strong consumption ranking
- AWD confidence for winter and road trips
- Brisk 0-100 km/h in 6.9 s for easy passing and merging
- Five seats and a 435 L trunk fit family-compact duties
- Not aimed at performance driving enthusiasts
- 435 L cargo area may be limiting for cargo-heavy use
- Only two rows; no seven-seat flexibility
- The 38,000 price may stretch tight budgets
Verdict
Pick Honda Passport if…
Lower entry price
Honda Passport starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC if…
All-wheel drive
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.