Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e
Crossover · Phev
vs
Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE
Crossover · Phev
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 Prime XSE
Car B
Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE
The Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE emphasizes reliability and safety while suiting family-compact and road-trip use. With a 93 km range and 3.2 combined consumption from an 18.1 kWh battery, it offers efficient, electrified commuting.
5 seatsCrossoverPhev5-star safetyPlug-in hybrid
Why compared alternative pickcross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame usage profilestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 60 / 49
City 56 / 28
Budget / value 45 / 19
Road trip 50 / 44
Performance 27 / 0
Cargo 31 / 7
Practical 44 / 31
Premium 51 / 18
Winter 34 / 34

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e Toyota RAV4 Prime 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 Prime XSE

  • Reliability-first ownership signals
  • Safety ranking emphasis for families
  • Efficient for its class (3.2 combined consumption)
  • 93 km rated range supports many daily trips when charged

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e uses 1.7 L/100km vs 3.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE if…
Performance & capability
Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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