Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.7 seconds, compared with 7.5 seconds for 2025 Toyota bZ4X XLE FWD. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC has the higher listed output at 221 hp; 2025 Toyota bZ4X XLE FWD is rated at 201 hp, a difference of 20 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC at 350 Nm and 2025 Toyota bZ4X XLE FWD at 265 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Toyota bZ4X XLE FWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 452 litres versus 435 litres, a difference of 17 litres. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC carries the higher towing rating at 1,800 kg, while 2025 Toyota bZ4X XLE FWD is listed at 1,134 kg. 2025 Toyota bZ4X XLE FWD is 280 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Toyota bZ4X XLE FWD has the lower listed starting price at $38,070, compared with $42,050 for 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.