Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mercedes-Benz GLA offers strong compact SUV credentials, with extra interior space, improved practicality and high levels of comfort and refinement.”
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Model reviewed: 250 e 2021
Score: 7 / 10
“The new Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 e is a competent all-rounder that offers a decent range, predictable handling and a plush, tech-filled cabin – not to mention low emissions and favourable company car tax rates
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic GLA 220d AMG Line Premium Plus
Score: 8 / 10
“The latest Mercedes-Benz GLA is a huge improvement over its predecessor. It now looks, drives and feels like a small, premium SUV. It has one of the finest cabins in its class and can now comfortably accommodate a small family.”
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Model reviewed: 1.3-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid GLA 250e
Score: 8 / 10
“The new Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 e is plug-in hybrid motoring at its best, and for many prospective buyers this could be the GLA to go for. Impressive all-electric running combines with surprisingly sporty yet economical hybrid drive when the petrol engine is brought into play.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“From hybrids to hot-hatch derived performance models, there’s a Mercedes-Benz GLA to suit all tastes and the tech and quality impresses on all – it comes at a price, however.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic GLA 220d AMG Line
Score: 8 / 10
“Tough competition, undoubtedly, and both British and Swedish challengers arguably offer more of the desirability and ‘special’ feel looked for at this price point. But in other, more objective areas, the Mercedes-Benz GLA is wholly competitive and well worthy of consideration.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Mercedes must be complimented on the new GLA. It’s a far more rounded and complete car than its predecessor, with greater dynamism and maturity to the way it drives, a considerably richer and roomier interior and improved levels of versatility and quality throughout.”
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Model reviewed: 220d 4Matic AMG-Line
Score: 8 / 10
“The second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA looks a more accomplished performer than its predecessor.”
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Score: 6 / 10
“Good-looking and spacious and decent-ish to drive, the most (supposedly) on-trend small Mercedes actually loses out in the charm and practicality race to the new GLB.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Good-looking and spacious, the snazziest small Mercedes is overwhelmingly expensive yet not as appealing overall as the more purposeful GLB. It’s a decent small SUV, but by trying to offer everything to everyone, this small Benz has lost some of its focus.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.2 / 10
“The Mercedes-Benz GLA is now a real contender in the small SUV class but it’s not cheap.” (Richard Ingram)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Mercedes-Benz GLA is a stylish small SUV with a posh interior and plenty of high-tech features. It’s not as practical nor as fun to drive as other premium SUVs, though.”
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“PHEV makes company car sense financially, and the Mercedes GLA PHEV is priced within reach of the regular petrol and diesel models.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre diesel automatic 220d AMG Line Premium
Score: 6 / 10
“It’s a big improvement on the outgoing car, but still one that doesn’t measure up to its rivals in key areas. If you’re a Mercedes loyalist I’d strongly suggest having a look at the GLB before you sign up for a new GLA.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“While the old Mercedes-Benz GLA was little more than an A-Class with a moderate increase in ride height, the new model is a genuinely desirable little premium crossover.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mercedes-Benz GLA throws into the mixing bowl everything you like about the Mercedes A-Class – its posh image, high-tech interior and strong range of engines – adds an extra spoonful of practicality and a dash of SUV ruggedness.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.6 / 10
“Good-looking and spacious, the snazziest small Mercedes is overwhelmingly expensive yet not as appealing overall as the more purposeful seven-seater GLB or spacious GLC. Looks apart, there aren’t many game-changing qualities. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is a good car in most departments, but it fails to enthral.”
Author: Keith Adams
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic 220d 4Matic AMG Line Premium
Score: 6 / 10
“It’s hard not to smile when behind the wheel of this car, but it’s very expensive and around town the drivetrain and ride quality are uncouth. That it drives better than it has a right to doesn’t alter the fact the German rivals do the job just as well if not better, and for less money.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 5 / 10
“Crossover’d A-Class is an improvement on the old one and will no doubt sell very well indeed, but it’s not without its problems…”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Classy, comfortable and well equipped, the Mercedes-Benz GLA is one of the better prestige family SUVs, but some rivals are cheaper and more practical.”
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