2025 GMC Terrain vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Review

Picture of the 2025 GMC Terrain

2025 GMC
Terrain

MSRP*: $30,000 to $32,000
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLA 250

MSRP*: $43,000 to $45,000
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MPG - City 24 - 26 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG 33 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 50.5 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 221 hp
Exterior Length 181.0 in 173.6 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.2 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 GMC Terrain 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 GMC Terrain and the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the GMC Terrain, making it more convenient to drive.

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

Dimensions
Since the GMC Terrain is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the GMC Terrain, which is slightly longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

Handling
The GMC Terrain has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

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

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Terrain does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

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