New Mercedes GLA 250 e plug-in hybrid SUV review – DrivingElectric

The Mercedes GLA is one of the latest models in the German manufacturer's range to get the electrification treatment, sharing its plug-in hybrid drivetrain with the smaller A-Class. It's aimed squarely at other small premium SUVs with similar petrol-electric power, including the BMW X1 xDrive25e, Volvo XC40 Recharge and Range Rover Evoque PHEV. Our new presenter Grace gets behind the wheel to see how the Merc stacks up...

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[andrzejkolodziej]

This model has a DC charging option. Hava you checked the charging speed with this?

[giodelije]

I wanted to ask if the wheels are run flat?

[czcz]

Clear, concise, enjoyable review. Thank you 👍

[ryanmcewen]

Grace Webb is a great presenter. Hope to see more videos by her in the near future. Surprised that there hasn’t yet been a full review of the Volvo XC40 Recharge or a first drive of the MB EQA on this channel. Perhaps these cars are already scheduled to be reviewed in the coming weeks.

[Soap-skmc]

Trying to compare with xc40... You say boot is 385L but that is with the shelf down and Merc lists the boot as being 445L. So that's very close to the xc40 - unless they all measure differently.... Wouldn't mind a proper boot comparison and seeing some hefty family suitcases go in!

[lfcmarkeb]

sure I've seen that add ons don't effect the list price penalty over £40k

[marktownley]

Great video and really informative as I was looking at the 250e on the company car lists. Thanks Grace!

[georgecorfield]

Great review! Really concise :) Just curious, the model you are driving seems to have the red AMG stitching in the cockpit however online it seems that Mercedes don't offer the 250e with that AMG stitching, what exact model is this? Thanks

[iancarroll]

Is the GLA 250 E the same as the B class 250 E?

[JimX]

We are five persons family this Mercedes can be afford for us
If Mercedes isn’t afford of us can you suggest me some models pls?
Thank you

[hongkongfuey]

I'm not a fan of this car, but I get irked when reviewers test plug in hybrids in the same way as they do petrol/diesel cars.
There is a learning curve with a plug in hybrid.
If a manufacturer stated 50 MPG for a petrol car and you got 42 ish then yes, that would be totally within the realms of automotive exaggeration.
But to claim 200+ and you get 40 ish.... You should realise that you are doing something wrong, or don't understand the concept..
My Outlander PHEV yields 300+ MPG, why? I charge it regularly and do less than 25 miles per day. 98%l of my motoring is done on electric. I only use a bit of petrol now and again to stop it from going stale..

I'm _sure_ I could eek out even better economy in this Merc.

[gambiting]

Very important question with a car like this - how does it produce heat for the cabin when in full electric mode? I ask because the Volvo XC60 PHEV actually has a webasto for cabin heat, so even in "Pure" electric mode it actually burns petrol for heat(very little, but still). On the other hand, electric heaters destroy battery life. So which one is it here?

[dimitrisdimitriou]

my question is, can you use it like a hybrid and never charge it?

[joaquimsousa]

I don't understand if you prefer the Mercedes GLA 250 and or the Volvo XC40, and I would like to understand.

[lizstromsnesdolz]

I am very upset that Mercedes gla 250e Hybrid is NOT available to buy in the USA. It's been sold in Europe, in Mexico in Canada but NOT in the good ol USA

[mrbig]

Rapid charging isn't supported?! 24kw on direct current . . .

[lewisjohnston]

Well presented and professional review

[ericmentzel]

The car supports rapid charging with DC CCS 24 kW as an option.

[jamiep]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. Lots to like 👍 about the Car particularly the Interior

[bruintoo]

Yeah, they're such on a electrification mission that they won't bring the EQC to the US 🙄