2025 Honda Passport vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Review

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2025 Honda
Passport

MSRP*: $42,400 to $48,470
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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 19 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG 32 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 100.7 - 100.8 ft3 50.5 ft3
Engine
  • 280-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 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 280 hp 221 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 189.1 in 173.6 in
Exterior Width 78.6 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 40.0 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 Honda Passport than in the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda Passport and the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Passport 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). The Honda Passport is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Passport 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 Honda Passport, 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 Honda Passport 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
The Honda Passport has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Honda Passport and the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

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