Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Suv · Gasoline · AWD
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate
Car A
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate
The Santa Fe Limited Ultimate combines a punchy 2.5L turbo with five-seat practicality and an emphasis on reliability and safety, delivering good value in its segment. Cargo space is modest and it isn’t aimed at performance driving, but it works well for commuting and road trips.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety281 hp
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
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.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety6.4 L/100kmAWD
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 62 / 70
City 31 / 48
Budget / value 57 / 61
Road trip 55 / 56
Performance 30 / 32
Cargo 16 / 32
Practical 44 / 52
Premium 35 / 47
Winter 40 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
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Pros & cons

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate

  • Punchy turbocharged 2.5L (281 hp, 421 Nm) for confident passing and merging.
  • Five-seat layout suits small families and daily commuting.
  • 9 L/100km combined consumption is efficient for its class, helpful on longer trips.
  • Around $42,000, it represents good value in its segment.

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

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your 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.

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