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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 safety6.5 L/100km224 hp
Toyota RAV4 Adventure
Car B
Toyota RAV4 Adventure
The Toyota RAV4 Adventure blends family practicality and reliability with ample cargo space and straightforward gasoline performance. It suits growing families and frequent road trips more than premium or performance-focused buyers.
5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 60 / 85
City 53 / 50
Budget / value 47 / 61
Road trip 50 / 62
Performance 27 / 27
Cargo 31 / 68
Practical 39 / 61
Premium 47 / 26
Winter 34 / 34

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 · Orange = Toyota RAV4 Adventure

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Toyota RAV4 Adventure
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

Toyota RAV4 Adventure

  • Strong emphasis on reliability for low-hassle ownership
  • Generous 1080 L cargo area for strollers, sports gear, and luggage
  • Five seats with adequate power (203 hp, 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s) for daily use
  • Around 35,000, offering good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 uses 6.5 L/100km vs 8.7 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Toyota RAV4 Adventure if…
Performance & capability
Toyota RAV4 Adventure is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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