2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 vs. 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLA 250

MSRP*: $41,850 to $43,850
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

2024 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,650 to $51,520
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MPG - City 24 - 25 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 34 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 50.5 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 284-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 221 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 173.6 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 72.2 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 39.0 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 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
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Nissan Pathfinder. The Nissan Pathfinder 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
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 as you will with the Nissan Pathfinder, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is much slimmer than the Nissan Pathfinder, 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 Nissan Pathfinder.

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

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

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