2025 BMW X7 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Review

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2025 BMW
X7

MSRP*: $83,500 to $110,900
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLA 250

MSRP*: $41,850 to $43,850
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MPG - City 16 - 20 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 20 - 24 MPG 32 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 90.4 ft3 50.5 ft3
Engine
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 523-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 375 - 523 hp 221 hp
Exterior Length 203.6 in 173.6 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.6 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Head Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 39.9 in
Front 39.0 in
Rear 38.1 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
The BMW X7 offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The BMW X7 will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

Convenience
The BMW X7 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW X7 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X7 is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the BMW X7, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

Handling
The BMW X7 has a significantly larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW X7 greatly out-muscles the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the BMW X7 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

Utility
The BMW X7 offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the BMW X7, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.