The 2026 GLA 250 SUV can accelerate from zero to sixty miles per hour in just 6.8 seconds. The 2026 GLB 250 SUV will follow closely on its heels, with an acceleration time of 6.9 seconds for the same feat. With just a fraction of a second difference between them, we’d call this a draw.
The 2026 GLA 250 SUV is rated at 221 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Actually, those are the exact same numbers that the 2026 GLB 250 SUV is rated at. Again, they come to a draw. Why are they so similar? Because they both feature a 2 L inline-4 turbo engine with mild hybrid drive.
How many seats are in the GLA SUV and the GLB SUV? The GLA 250 has five seats. The GLB 250 also has a standard five seats, but it can be configured with seven seats. This optional seating configuration lets you take along two extra friends and provides greater versatility.
How much cargo capacity does each SUV offer? The GLA 250 SUV is rated at 50.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, which is a fairly large space. The GLB 250 SUV has a maximum cargo capacity of 62 cubic feet, which gives you slightly more to work with.
These two iconic Mercedes-Benz SUVs are very similar models. As such, it often comes down to a hard choice between the two. We suggest taking a test drive of both models at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead in Peoria, AZ.