2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Review

Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLA 250

MSRP*: $43,000 to $45,000
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450

MSRP*: $71,350
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 33 - 34 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 50.5 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 221 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 173.6 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 72.2 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 39.0 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 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 GLE 450 than in the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Powertrain
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, making the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.