2024 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport

2024 Ford
Bronco Sport

MSRP*: $29,795 to $38,390
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLA 250

MSRP*: $41,850 to $43,850
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MPG - City 21 - 25 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG 32 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.6 - 65.2 ft3 50.5 ft3
Engine
  • 181-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 181 - 250 hp 221 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 2,200 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 172.7 in 173.6 in
Exterior Width 74.3 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 36.9 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Head Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 39.0 in
Rear 38.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Bronco Sport than in the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The Ford Bronco Sport 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
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Bronco Sport 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 Ford Bronco Sport is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Bronco Sport is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Ford Bronco Sport takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

Handling
The Ford Bronco Sport has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Ford Bronco Sport has a little less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

Powertrain
The Ford Bronco Sport has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Bronco Sport and the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. With the Ford Bronco Sport, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.