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Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
Crossover · Gasoline
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Mazda MX-30 PHEV
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
Mazda MX-30 PHEV
Car B
Mazda MX-30 PHEV
A city-focused plug-in with AWD, the Mazda MX-30 PHEV delivers efficient-for-its-class running and everyday usability at a good value in its segment. Just note the modest acceleration and missing safety/reliability data.
5 seatsCrossoverElectric1.5 L/100kmAWDElectric
Why compared better on fuelbetter valuecomparison picksame body typesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 60 / 37
City 53 / 72
Budget / value 47 / 53
Road trip 50 / 29
Performance 27 / 29
Cargo 31 / 27
Practical 39 / 42
Premium 47 / 16
Winter 34 / 22

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 · Orange = Mazda MX-30 PHEV

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Mazda MX-30 PHEV
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

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

Mazda MX-30 PHEV

  • Very low official combined consumption (1.5) if you charge regularly
  • AWD adds traction for varied road conditions
  • Practical 5-seat layout with a 366 L trunk for daily tasks
  • Priced at 33,900, it’s 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 Mazda MX-30 PHEV if…
All-wheel drive
Mazda MX-30 PHEV's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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