Lexus UX 250h vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus UX 250h and Mercedes-Benz GLA contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Lexus UX 250h and the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
When comparing the Lexus UX 250h's and the Mercedes-Benz GLA's specifications and ratings, the Lexus UX 250h has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Mercedes-Benz GLA has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lexus UX 250h's and the Mercedes-Benz GLA's specifications and ratings, the Lexus UX 250h is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Pricing: A used 2024 Lexus UX 250h ranges from $33,500 to $40,725 while a used 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA is priced between $47,130 to $52,398. For a new model, the Lexus UX 250h's price is between $37,115 and $45,262, with the Mercedes-Benz GLA priced between $43,420 and $54,540.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus UX 250h loses 36.9 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLA loses 48.2 percent of its value. This means the Lexus UX 250h retains 11.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus UX 250h’s base engine makes 181 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLA base engine makes 221 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz GLA, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Lexus UX 250h, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Lexus UX 250h has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Lexus UX 250h has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
37115 - 45262
Starting MSRP:
35540
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
39693
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
35540 - 43845
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
43420 - 54540
Starting MSRP:
41500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
40750
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
26100 - 49900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
37224
Price Range:
33500 - 40725
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
37612
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
37224 - 38000
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
63
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
16993
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
50037
Price Range:
47130 - 52398
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
45657
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
29166 - 57767
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
13123
Depreciation %:
0.36923994
Resale Value $:
22417
Residual Value %:
0.6307600600000001
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
0.36923994
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
0.36923994 - 0.36923994
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
20234
Depreciation %:
0.4875725
Resale Value $:
21266
Residual Value %:
0.5124275
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.4977078
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.45978416 - 0.54197624
Lexus UX 250h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus UX 250h
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLA
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
13.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
13.4 - 13.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.064
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.283625517798292
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
1.3 - 3.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Lexus UX 250h Rankings
Ranking
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23 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
28 out of / 32Ranking
29 out of / 32Ranking
29 out of / 29Ranking
32 out of / 32Mercedes-Benz GLA Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
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12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 64Ranking
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24 out of / 68Ranking
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53 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus UX 250h Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT Design, F SPORT Handling, Premium
Mercedes-Benz GLA Trim Levels
AMG GLA 35, GLA 250, GLA 250 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
221 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
43 / 41 / 42
Range (city/hwy):
456 / 435 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.9 inches
Cargo Space:
17.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
107.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
15.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3483 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
60.6 inches
Length:
177 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3605 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
63.5 inches
Length:
173.6 inches
Wheelbase:
107.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Grecian Water
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Orange
Cadmium Orange
Red
Redline
Silver
Iridium
White
Eminent White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Cosmos Black Metallic / Night Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Mountain Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
Polar White
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Black Washi Dash
Gray
Birch w/ Black Washi Dash
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Red Stitching
Gray
Sage Grey/Black
Beige
Macchiato Beige
Brown
Bahia Brown / Bahia Brown w/ Grey Stitching
Red
Classic Red/Black
