2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review

Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250

2025 Mercedes-Benz
CLA 250

MSRP*: $44,400 to $46,400
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $59,300
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 34 - 36 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 52.6 ft3
Engine
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 221 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 184.6 in 187.5 in
Exterior Width 72.0 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 33.9 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 38.5 in
Rear 35.7 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.3 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 than the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, as they get the same number of miles per 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). Based on MSRP, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 is clearly a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Performance
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 has less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, so it will probably be somewhat slower.

Powertrain
With its lower torque, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.