2021 Mercedes Benz GLA250

 
 

For this week’s review we’ve gotten our hands on the 2021 Mercedes Benz GLA250 which is all new.

Disclosure: Mercedes Benz Canada provided me with the 2021 GLA250 for a week to test drive, and photograph. All photos in this blog post was taken by me. #MercedesBenzGLA250

ACCELERATION: 8.5/10

  • 2.0L inline-4 turbo
    221 HP @ 5500 / 258 lb-ft @ 1800-4000 RPM

  • 8-speed dual-clutch automatic

  • 6.7 second 0-100 km/hr

BRAKING: 7/10

  • 138 ft to stop from 100 km to 0 which is pretty long for the class.

  • The brakes are a bit grabby because the pedal feel light

HANDLING: 8.5/10

  • Feels great but don’t expect it to be sporty.

RIDE: 8.5/10

  • Strikes a good balance of comfort and sportiness

ECONOMY: 8.5/10

  • 24/33/27 MPG (City/Highway/Combined) AWD

CABIN NOISE: 7/10

  • Road noise was pretty evident

EXTERIOR: 8.5/10

  • Body got a bit more muscular from the last gen.

INTERIOR FOR DRIVER: 8.25/10

  • Although it is the cheapest Mercedes Benz SUV it still delivers to give that MB experience

  • Has Android Auto and Apple Carplay but no wireless

  • As expected with all Mercedes it has it’s MBUX system

  • Seats have a good range of motion and is comfortable

  • Has a driving feel like a car

  • Only thing I wasn’t really a fan of is driving at very low speeds when I parallel park. It feels a bit jerky

INTERIOR FOR PASSENGERS: 9/10

  • Rear passengers have a good amount leg space unless you’re 6”2 or taller!

  • 40/20/40 folding seats. Great to fit longer items while still being able to seat two passengers in the back

  • Panoramic roof comes standard and lets in lots of light in the back

INTERIOR STORAGE: 9.5/10

  • 15.4 Cu Ft. It’s enough room for most families but if you need more space the GLB has 24 Cu Ft. thanks to it’s boxier design.

  • There’s some added space under the floor

OVERALL IMPRESSION OF THE 2021 Mercedes Benz GLa250:

The redesigned 2021 GLA250 is like day and night from the last generation. It has the perfect combination of power, and handling. It’s a terrific vehicle to drive daily! If my money was on the line I’d go up a class and get their all new GLB for the larger cargo capacity to future proof myself when our family grows.

 
 
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