2025 Buick Envista vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Review

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2025 Buick
Envista

MSRP*: $23,700 to $28,600
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLA 250

MSRP*: $41,850 to $43,850
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MPG - City 28 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG 32 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 42.0 ft3 50.5 ft3
Engine
  • 137-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 hp 221 hp
Exterior Length 182.6 in 173.6 in
Exterior Width 71.5 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.3 in
Front 39.0 in
Rear 38.1 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
The Buick Envista offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, with comparable head- and legroom. The Buick Envista offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Buick Envista as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). Clearly, the Buick Envista is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Buick Envista is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Buick Envista, which is slightly longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

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

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Buick Envista has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

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

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Buick Envista and the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The Buick Envista has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.