2025 Mercedes GLA 250 -- Is the Most Affordable Benz a Good Choice?? ($43,000)

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@CarConfections 6 ай бұрын

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@edruttledge342 5 ай бұрын

i recently purchased a 2025 GLA 250 and put about 800 miles on the vehicle. Here are my thoughts: • The overall build quality is conspicuously superior to the Toyota RAV 4 that I traded in. • The overall ride quality and handling - again conspicuously superior to the Toyota RAV 4 that I traded in. • The actual MPG is virtually the same as the RAV 4. I am getting a consistent 34+ MPG on the highway (@ 55 mph) on the GLA 250. This moves to about 32 MPG when traveling at interstate speeds. • The transition from “mild hybrid” only drive to the turbo kicking in is disappointing. It is not smooth. • The MBUX nav/entertainment/info system is befuddling. The menu hierarchy is, at best, poorly designed and, at worst, was not really designed at all - just pasted together as a random thought. MBUX just SUX.

@majorrgeek 3 ай бұрын

what was you RAV4? surely not a Cruiser eFour? - when you mention build quality do you include the fact RAV4 is much more reliable than any Mercedes and has much better depreciation, and for good reason? Also the RAV4 is much bigger in almost every dimension and is roomier and more comfortable on long journeys The GLA develops its power and efficiency from a turbo which is set to high boost so as to achieve power and efficiency which limits the life of the engine enormously. This in fact is what makes the engine prone to early failure and wearing out of components. Cost of maintenance and repairing any Merc is astronomical and I would not keep a GLA past its warranty period, whereas a toyota will outlast any merc anytime

@edruttledge342 3 ай бұрын

@@majorrgeek OK - you are a Toyota fan. I get it. Love you're loaded questions. Yes - the RAV is bigger. You must be an American as you equate that bigger = better. So, go for it. Be well.

@majorrgeek 3 ай бұрын

@@edruttledge342 - I am not a fan of Toyota or Mercedes nor did I present any "loaded questions"?? I consider your response about American rude so you must be German

@edruttledge342 3 ай бұрын

@@majorrgeek Good morning. If you feel my comment about American car think (bigger = better) is "rude," you may need to toughen up a little. Just a thought. Have a good day! [oh ... and you missed it on the German thing.]

@majorrgeek 3 ай бұрын

@@edruttledge342 derrrr surely my toughening up will not change your rudeness? keep trying

@omidnamin9004 6 ай бұрын

this is for people that must drive a mercedes because "I drive a Benz Yo". that louis vuitton monogram, i mean mercedes star monogram is just icing on the cake.

@jsundberg5542 6 ай бұрын

I disagree!! the size is just perfect and probably better than a Ford escape. just saying

@MrMountainHawk 6 ай бұрын

💯💯💯

@kennethawesome 6 ай бұрын

While I was shopping for a vehicle, I checked out the GLB months ago. Although I like the boxy styling for practicality, the interior and built quality felt very cheap and non-Mercedes and the front logo was quite ugly too. My rule of thumb, don’t even consider any entry level model from luxury brand. I looked for an Audi.

@sentryion3106 6 ай бұрын

@@jsundberg5542you would be surprised how good the ford can be and how low Mercedes can go to get the price down

@dreamingtree6093 Ай бұрын

That's bullshit. People say the same thing about the X1. I bought it cash off the floor because it was a smaller hatchback that fit perfectly for my life. Subaru had a long wait for the car I wanted . Why should people get something bigger or more expensive just cause this model isn't "worthy" enough. That's still alot for a car. You're just being dicky

@markovwms 6 ай бұрын

4:45 is the driver side rear accent light not working or is it just me ?

@carfanactic2 6 ай бұрын

Great job Josh! And I love the red seats

@darriontunstall3708 6 ай бұрын

I like it, it’s a great price, I like the red and black seats

@skrapelotto 4 ай бұрын

I just seen this car in my complex and went to the back to get the name so I can look it up😂😂😂😂 Ive never done that before

@shashankshekhar2611 6 ай бұрын

great video as always , but who is the target audience for this vehicle, it seems big for a one person situation and a bit small for a small family! I am no car expert and have never owned a Merc , but this looks like slightly smaller, less capable cx5 ..from 2022. ? and what is up with so much cabin noise?

@FlyingSparks12336 5 ай бұрын

Hey! Great review. Although im sure I seen the heated wheel switch on the left side of the steering wheel when you were shooting your entry shots!!

@PickensDon 6 ай бұрын

It’s a shame Mercedes is not offering the EQA in the US. I have this car in Mexico, and it is a great electric car for those of us who like a smaller SUV in the city. And the price was less than a Model Y much more luxurious. It would be great if you could show more of the infotainment system I really like MBUX. It’s my first Mercedes and I really enjoy it. I think it’s much better looking than GLB/EQB.

@jeffmendoza6556 3 ай бұрын

Very good detailed review one of the best - wife is tossing up between a GLA250 and Q3 Quattro. Personally I like the GLA

@CarConfections 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jeffmendoza6556 3 ай бұрын

@@CarConfections Is the capped servicing worth it? We put a deposit on the GLA

@rexvaughn986 2 ай бұрын

Did you notice the rear camera making a noise when it opens and closes from the back door? It opens whenever the car slows down walking speeds. I just test drove one and found it annoying.

@CarConfections 2 ай бұрын

We could occasionally hear it if we didn't have any audio on in the background

@jimcosgrove5361 Ай бұрын

The rear camera constantly recalibrates at low speeds and yes the noise of the camera door opening and closing is very annoying.

@markovwms 6 ай бұрын

The dual screen layout here looks far better than what BMW has on their cheaper vehicles

@doha5634 6 ай бұрын

I owned a previous generation GLA45 AMG, and the car is decent overall. It's fast as snot, but it did feel cheap. Pay for the audio system upgrade because it's pretty bad.

@Crazen2 4 ай бұрын

Ahh man, I'm tempted with a 2021 GLA45s at the moment. Full spec,but it's just a smidge over my price range. Would you recommend it?

@doha5634 4 ай бұрын

@Crazen2 The 2021 is a huge improvement over the 2019 I owned. I would make sure it's the 45 and not the 35. Test drive if you can. Go for it, you'll love it

@Crazen2 4 ай бұрын

@@doha5634 cheers for responding mate, I'm so tempted lol!! It's definitely a 45s.

@doha5634 4 ай бұрын

@Crazen2 If you can afford it, you won't be disappointed. My gripes were due to it being bare bones. It didn't have a lot of options from the factory. But, the current generation addresses everything.

@ryanfrisby7389 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video!

@DominionAnako-bb7ry 6 ай бұрын

Love your car video

@Ian-mv4qq 6 ай бұрын

I hate the all digital dashboard on X1 now. But this GLA dashboard is kinda too much going on. Can we have a middle ground? lol

@kennethawesome 6 ай бұрын

No measurement of the cargo floor?

@jahvwesker_7712 Ай бұрын

It is normal hear a clunking down shifting gears 3 to 1 till stop completely evrytime on the GLA models?

@CarConfections Ай бұрын

Yes. Since this is a dual-clutch transmission, you can hear the shifts if you don't have any audio on

@distrogram4923 6 ай бұрын

4:41 What happen tail light?

@RayanMADAO 6 ай бұрын

The car for college kids with rich parents

@Nocturnal_333 23 сағат бұрын

You're living in a fantasy. There is no level of finance.

@patrickgagnon9662 6 ай бұрын

Consumers says cheap Benzes are just that ...cheap.

@Flavor88 6 ай бұрын

Sure bud

@patrickgagnon9662 6 ай бұрын

@@Flavor88 Consumers said so , tested and got reviews from unbias owners ...unlike your bias is blinding you to the facts...and you end up with stupid post like ''Sure bud''

@hamidmghazi 6 ай бұрын

I sat in one and feels cheap and uncomfortable

@silverdragon1010 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2024 and no complaints.. is a solid car to least great sound system and very appealing inside drives nice .. again I would never buy anything other than a Lexus luxury wise since they are more reliable than Audi Benz or bmw.

@spade5997 Ай бұрын

So would you say its not worth it to get the gla?

@sethgunn8256 6 ай бұрын

The official mercedes of June.

@Ilovesports977 4 ай бұрын

It’s the most affordable money pit you can ever lay hands on

@krissy8833-j2v 6 ай бұрын

Ummm bro...thats still not affordable lol after taxes, interest, and processing..still about 50k

@CarConfections 6 ай бұрын

Affordable and most affordable Mercedes are different things 😁

@tinhinnh 6 ай бұрын

its the new Smart car 😂

@PaNativ 6 ай бұрын

A Benz with a prop rod for the hood….smh… IMO, never buy the “entry” or “affordable” model from a luxury brand. Everyone knows you HAD to choose this just to get the brand. There are much better options in other brands that will give you more for the money. It will also say more about you as a person if you own your particular situation. (For example, the Hyundai Pallisade Calligraphy blows this out of the water)

@Flavor88 6 ай бұрын

People that think like you have social issues

@PaNativ 6 ай бұрын

@@Flavor88 yes, we do. And we own it. And we are ok with it. 😎 If you can’t afford to pay, you can’t afford to play.

@Flavor88 6 ай бұрын

@@PaNativ I am glad you do! Not everyone is an idiot, thankfully. If Roll Rolls-Royce wants to sell a vehicle for $600,000 but it costs no more than $100,000 to make, be my guest and go buy it if you can afford it. Some people out there like to be seen in order to feel fulfilled in life.

@hamidmghazi 6 ай бұрын

Can't agree more.

@DarlynLuxeApothecaryCo 5 ай бұрын

I’m short and disabled so getting in and out of this “suv” allows for accessing the vehicle while still allotting for more storage than a sedan. As for it being the entry level, some of us prefer German engineering while keeping money in the bank still. Overall, it’s a great entry vehicle in my opinion and I’ve had several of the larger and more sophisticated models. I test drove the competitors too and still bought this one for my individual needs. I don’t think everyone is as interested in showing off. Growing up in Germany, exposed me to the quality and engineering these vehicles provide. JMO

@tahran5782 6 ай бұрын

It needs a redesign

@tatersquad2000 6 ай бұрын

I just can't handle being crammed into tiny cars sitting almost on the ground, I need space and height for visibility and comfort. I must be getting old.