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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes-Benz GLA250

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA250

Overview

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEMercedes-Benz GLA250GLA 250
Selected trimSEGLA 250
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedpremium unleaded (required)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed automated manual
Engine typegasmild hybrid
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEMercedes-Benz GLA250GLA 250
MSRP$34,800 (best)$41,500
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEMercedes-Benz GLA250GLA 250
Combined MPG24 MPG29 MPG (best)
City MPG20 MPG26 MPG (best)
Highway MPG29 MPG34 MPG (best)
Fuel tank17.7 gal (best)13.5 gal

Performance

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEMercedes-Benz GLA250GLA 250
Horsepower277 hp (best)221 hp
Torque311 lb-ft (best)258 lb-ft
Engine size2.5 L (best)2 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEMercedes-Benz GLA250GLA 250
Seating7 seats (best)5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume79.6 cu ft (best)50.5 cu ft
Towing capacity3,500 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,343 lbs3,604 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7 in (best)
Wheelbase110.8 in (best)107.4 in
Length190.2 in (best)173.6 in
Width74.8 in (best)72.2 in
Height67.7 in (best)63.5 in

Safety & recalls

SpecHyundai Santa FeSEMercedes-Benz GLA250GLA 250
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimHyundai Santa FeMercedes-Benz GLA250
1

SE

$34,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)

GLA 250

$41,500 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SE

$36,600 MSRP

GLA 250 4MATIC

$43,500 MSRP

3

SE Hybrid

$36,150 MSRP

4

SE Hybrid

$37,950 MSRP

5

SEL

$37,340 MSRP

6

SEL

$39,140 MSRP

7

SEL Hybrid

$38,440 MSRP

8

SEL Hybrid

$40,240 MSRP

9

XRT

$41,790 MSRP

10

Limited

$44,350 MSRP

11

Limited

$46,150 MSRP

12

Limited Hybrid

$45,450 MSRP

13

Limited Hybrid

$47,250 MSRP

14

Calligraphy

$47,350 MSRP

15

Calligraphy

$49,150 MSRP

16

Calligraphy Hybrid

$48,450 MSRP

17

Calligraphy Hybrid

$50,250 MSRP

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes-Benz GLA250: Price, MPG, Safety & Specs Compared | Open Dealer