2025 Lexus NX 250 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Review

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2025 Lexus
NX 250

MSRP*: $40,965 to $44,490
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLA 250

MSRP*: $41,850 to $43,850
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 33 MPG 32 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 46.9 ft3 50.5 ft3
Engine
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 203 hp 221 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 183.5 in 173.6 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Head Room Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 in
Front 39.0 in
Rear 38.1 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 than in the Lexus NX 250, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Lexus NX 250 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Lexus NX 250 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). Whether you pick the Lexus NX 250 or the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Lexus NX 250 is a little wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. If you go with the Lexus NX 250, 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 Lexus NX 250 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 Lexus NX 250 has a little less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

Powertrain
The Lexus NX 250 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 Lexus NX 250 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The Lexus NX 250 has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.