The 2025 Acura ADX features a modern exterior with its crisp lines and commanding stance. Paired with the subcompact luxury SUV’s powerful engine, it’s bound to turn heads wherever it goes. But how does the 2025 Acura ADX compare to the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, a hybrid option in the luxury SUV market? Keep reading with the experts at Sterne Acura to find out.
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Performance
Engine
The 2025 Acura ADX owners can enjoy a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that offers horsepower up to 190 and 179 lb-ft of torque. In comparison, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 offers a 2L inline-4 turbo engine with mild hybrid drive. It offers horsepower up to 221 and 258 lb-ft of torque.
Fuel Economy
The 2025 Acura ADX offers a fuel economy of 9.1L / 100km for the city and 7.7L / 100km on the highway. The hybrid GLA 250 offers 9.4L / 100km for city driving and 7.1L / 100km for driving on the highway.
Design
Spacious Interior
Both SUVs have seating for five passengers and offer plenty of space across their respective interiors.
Cargo Space
The 2025 Acura ADX offers impressive cargo space. It has a standard cargo volume of 690L, with the option to increase to 1560L. This is more than what the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 offers, with a minimum capacity of 435L and a maximum capacity of 1,430L.
| Specifications | 2025 Acura ADX | 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 |
| Headroom (front/rear) (mm) | 979 / 935 | 1,037 / 969 |
| Legroom (front/rear) (mm) | 1,065 / 958 | 1,045 / 976 |
| Shoulder Room (front/rear) (mm) | 1,438 / 1,402 | 1,419 / 1,393 |
Technology
Infotainment
Both vehicles offer access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 2025 Acura ADX users can enjoy a 9-inch touchscreen display for audio and connectivity alongside the 10.2-inch Precision Cockpit digital instrument cluster. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 offers a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster display and a touchscreen centre multimedia display with the same dimensions.
Safety Features
Acura and Mercedes-Benz each offer an extensive list of tools to keep passengers safe. The 2025 Acura ADX comes with the following safety and security features:
- Seat Belt Reminder for All Seating Positions
- Anti-Lock Braking System
- Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control
- Driver Attention Monitor
Shop the 2025 Acura ADX at Sterne Acura
Stop by our showroom in Aurora, ON, to test drive the 2025 Acura ADX. Contact us with any questions about the vehicle or the ordering process. If this SUV isn’t the right vehicle for you, our friendly team will help you find the best fit among our new and used Acura inventory.