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Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
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Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
Crossover · Electric · 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 safety224 hp
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
Car B
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
The Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid suits city drivers who want low running costs and the flexibility of a gasoline backup. It blends a usable 48 km electric range with AWD traction and five-seat practicality at a price that’s good value in its segment.
5 seatsCrossoverElectric5-star safety1.6 L/100kmAWDElectric
Why compared better on fuelbetter valuecomparison picksame body typesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 60 / 66
City 53 / 71
Budget / value 47 / 69
Road trip 50 / 46
Performance 27 / 28
Cargo 31 / 24
Practical 39 / 55
Premium 47 / 25
Winter 34 / 34

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 · Orange = Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
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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

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid

  • 48 km EV range covers most urban errands and short commutes
  • Very low combined consumption makes it efficient for its class
  • AWD adds confidence in wet or winter conditions
  • Priced around 35,000, offering good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid if…
All-wheel drive
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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