INFINITI QX50 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$200
- QX50: 47 hp more, 0.7 in more rear legroom.
- GLA: 4 mpg better, 1.4 in more front legroom.
- QX50 wins 6 of 10 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | QX50 | GLA | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $44,350 | $44,150 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 221 hp | QX50 |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | QX50 |
| MPG combined | 25 mpg | 29 mpg | GLA |
| Cargo, max | 31.4 cu ft to 65.1 cu ft | 50.5 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 31.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | QX50 |
| Rear legroom | 38.7 in | 38.0 in | QX50 |
| Front legroom | 39.6 in | 41.0 in | GLA |
| Length | 184.7 in | 173.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.9 in | 72.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,968 lb to 4,173 lb | 3,604 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 3,000 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 5.2 in | QX50 |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 6.8 s tested | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 60,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | QX50 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| QX50 PURE AWD $43,000 | GLA 250 FWD $43,000 | $0 |
| GLA 250 FWD $43,000 | QX50 PURE AWD $43,000 | $0 |
Cost to run
GLA costs $1,471 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | QX50 | GLA |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $44,350 | $44,150 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,536 | $1,324 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,216 | $7,945 |
| Total, 6 years | $53,566 | $52,095 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: QX50 wins.
GLA wins if MPG weight is 7 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | GLA | 14% |
| Power | QX50 | 18% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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