Toyota 4Runner Nightshade
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Suv · Gasoline · AWD
Toyota 4Runner Nightshade
Car A
Toyota 4Runner Nightshade
The Toyota 4Runner Nightshade leans on reliability and safety, with a five-seat gasoline setup and enough power for family duty and road trips. Efficiency and city convenience are weaker, but it remains good value in its segment for dependability-focused buyers.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety270 hp
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
The GLA 250 4MATIC is an efficient AWD compact that blends family practicality with brisk acceleration. If you want space for five, a usable 435 L trunk, and good value in its segment, it’s a well-rounded pick.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety6.4 L/100kmAWD
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 62 / 70
City 28 / 48
Budget / value 54 / 61
Road trip 60 / 56
Performance 29 / 32
Cargo 16 / 32
Practical 41 / 52
Premium 35 / 47
Winter 40 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = Toyota 4Runner Nightshade · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec Toyota 4Runner Nightshade Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
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Pros & cons

Toyota 4Runner Nightshade

  • Reliability and safety emphasis suits family use
  • Good value in its segment at this price point
  • 270 hp and 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s aid confident highway driving
  • Five seats align with road-trip and everyday needs

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC

  • Efficient for its class with a strong consumption ranking
  • AWD confidence for winter and road trips
  • Brisk 0-100 km/h in 6.9 s for easy passing and merging
  • Five seats and a 435 L trunk fit family-compact duties

Verdict

Pick Toyota 4Runner Nightshade if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Toyota 4Runner Nightshade is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC if…
All-wheel drive
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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