Mercedes GLA vs Subaru Crosstrek – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Subaru Crosstrek has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29800 £, while the Mercedes GLA costs 38800 £. That’s a price difference of around 9016 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLA manages with 2.90 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.70 L. The difference is about 4.80 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLA has a clearly edge – offering 421 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.30 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.80 s. That’s about 6.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLA performs noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Subaru Crosstrek tops out at 198 km/h. The difference is around 72 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLA pulls decisively stronger with 500 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 318 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Mercedes GLA is hardly perceptible lighter – 1570 kg compared to 1595 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLA offers evident more room – 435 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLA performs slight better – up to 1430 L, which is about 116 L more than the Subaru Crosstrek.

When it comes to payload, Subaru Crosstrek hardly perceptible takes the win – 505 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes GLA proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes GLA is the better all-rounder in this comparison.