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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 safety
Toyota RAV4 Prime SE
Car B
Toyota RAV4 Prime SE
The Toyota RAV4 Prime SE is a five-seat plug-in hybrid that pairs efficient daily driving with real family practicality. With usable EV range and a big cargo hold, it delivers good value in its segment without sacrificing everyday pace.
5 seatsCrossoverPhev5-star safety2.5 L/100km302 hpPlug-in hybrid
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Usage fit

Family 60 / 86
City 53 / 59
Budget / value 47 / 71
Road trip 50 / 62
Performance 27 / 25
Cargo 31 / 64
Practical 39 / 70
Premium 47 / 29
Winter 34 / 34

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE
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 Prime SE

  • Efficient for its class with 2.5 combined consumption and 42 km EV range for short commutes.
  • Big 1009 L cargo area supports family gear and weekend trips.
  • Five-seat layout and straightforward practicality suit growing families.
  • 302 hp and 0–100 km/h in 6.0 s make merges and passes easy.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Toyota RAV4 Prime SE if…
More power
Toyota RAV4 Prime SE puts out 302 hp vs 224 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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