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Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e is a compact plug-in hybrid that suits city-focused families, pairing a 54 km electric range with very low combined consumption. It balances usable performance with a 5-seat, 435 L layout, offering good value in its segment.
5 seatsCrossoverPhev5-star safety1.7 L/100km218 hpPlug-in hybrid
KIA Seltos GT-Line
Car B
KIA Seltos GT-Line
A compact, family-focused model with five seats and a useful 433-liter trunk, the KIA Seltos GT-Line mixes everyday usability with brisk 0–100 km/h in 7.5 s. It suits city and family duties while offering good value in its segment.
5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety
Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 60 / 70
City 56 / 53
Budget / value 45 / 66
Road trip 50 / 50
Performance 27 / 26
Cargo 31 / 31
Practical 44 / 52
Premium 51 / 24
Winter 34 / 34

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e · Orange = KIA Seltos GT-Line

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e KIA Seltos GT-Line
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e

  • 54 km electric range covers many daily city trips without using fuel.
  • Low 1.7 combined consumption when charged makes it efficient for its class.
  • Five seats and a 435 L trunk fit compact-family needs and weekend bags.
  • 218 hp, 450 Nm and 0–100 km/h in 6.9 s give confident merging and passing.

KIA Seltos GT-Line

  • Practical 5-seat cabin and a 433-liter trunk for daily family needs.
  • Brisk acceleration (0–100 km/h in 7.5 s) makes merging and passing easy.
  • Moderate combined consumption (7.6) works well for city commutes.
  • Priced for good value in the compact family segment.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e uses 1.7 L/100km vs 7.6 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick KIA Seltos GT-Line if…
Performance & capability
KIA Seltos GT-Line is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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