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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/100kmPlug-in hybrid
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE
Car B
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE
The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE blends family-ready space with strong efficiency, making it an easy pick for everyday use. A large cargo area and roughly 600 km range make it well suited to road trips.
5 seatsCrossoverHybrid5-star safetyHybrid
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 60 / 85
City 56 / 55
Budget / value 45 / 66
Road trip 50 / 72
Performance 27 / 26
Cargo 31 / 68
Practical 44 / 65
Premium 51 / 26
Winter 34 / 34

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE
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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.

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE

  • Efficient for its class (5.8 L/100 km) to trim fuel spend.
  • Expansive 1,085 L cargo area for family gear and road-trip luggage.
  • Around 600 km range reduces refueling stops on long drives.
  • Represents good value in its segment at about $35,000.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e uses 1.7 L/100km vs 5.8 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE if…
Performance & capability
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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