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Mercedes GLA vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (38,800 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLA or Toyota Proace City?

Mercedes GLA vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Mercedes GLA

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

GLA

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.

Toyota Proace City is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Mercedes GLA costs 38,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,038 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLA uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Proace City with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City offers significantly more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 269 km more than the Mercedes GLA.

Proace City

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLA delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

GLA

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is a bit lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 204 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers clearly more boot space – 912 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 477 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries markedly more – 829 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 329 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLA comes out clearly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £38,800
GLA

Mercedes GLA

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 74 km
Mercedes GLA
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes GLA

The Mercedes GLA is a compact luxury crossover that brings Mercedes-Benz's refined design and premium cabin materials into a practical, city-friendly package. It combines comfortable ride quality and intuitive tech with poised handling, making it a confident choice for everyday driving and longer journeys.

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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Mercedes GLA
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,800 - 75,300 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
74 km
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
66 - 216 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,570 - 1,810 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,834 - 1,849 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 500 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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