The Lexus design is just so exclusive looking and futuristic. The gla just looks like a stripped down 2012 Mercedes a class from Europe where Mercedes are taxi cabs
Albert Arrabal where I'm from in the Netherlands, Mercedes are taxi cabs also, likewise in Belgium. And I wasn't making a reference directly to the a class but to the brand in general, meaning that its bones aren't rooted in luxury.
Oumar DiAlLo well im from Europe and futuristic looking is not the thing for me. costumers for this lexus would be teenagers or older guys with baseball hats lol stuck somewhere in teen ages forever :P so i chose GLA 250 . European and American costumers are two different things
Petar Popara europeans know about cars and would obviously take the Mercedes, despite they are from different classes. We know which is the good choice :D
Lexus is not considered a near luxury vehicle it is a luxury vehicle. Also, the screws look more for design than anything due to them being metal instead of cheap plastic ones.
Toyota4Life all of the components in the lexus are cheep plastics, it handles nothing like the mercedes. I personally hate mercedes but in now way should the lexus take this
The GLA is class down from the NX in size and power. They probably threw it in here because they just haven't tested it. The GLK is the NX competition from Mercedes. Should be redone next year.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA Class is a direct competitor (CUV) of the Subaru XV Crosstrek, Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V Crossover, BMW X1 and the like. While the Lexus NX200t's direct competitors (SUV) are the Subaru Forester, Land Rover Discover, BMW X3, Audi Q5, Lincoln MKC and the like. Hopefully AutoGuide.com you could compare vehicles in their right class, 'cause this review ain't did that much.
GLA250 looks so boring compare to NX200t. Wait, did i just say Mercedes looks boring and Lexus is exciting? I guess times they are a changing......... Don't lie, you just read that in Bob Dylan's voice inside your head.
There is no use for the Lexus NX's infotainment system if you can't even use the touch pad to control it... Reminds me of a really old, crappy windows laptop from 2003. I almost got a paper cut from the NX which really competes with the GLK. If you want a mercedes, you have to pay the premium for a mercedes. The GLK is a way better vehicle than the Rav-4 NX anyways. Lexus should just stick to making mercedes knockoffs like they did in the 90s. Sorry, but for me... The classy and understated GLA wins.
The Lexus is the butt-ugliest thing I've ever seen. Looks like it has been in a bad car wreck and the owners pocketed the insurance money and never got it fixed. No matter how good the car is, I couldn't spend my money on something so hideous. But on the plus side, it's really boring to drive!
The NX competes with the GLC or GLK not the GLA... the GLA is a subcompact SUV competing with X1, how could you even vs these two lmao misinformed car reviewers!
A 2007 Mazda CX-7 has comparable power, better handling/turning circle, shorter braking distances and better cargo capacity than the Lexus NX. As for the GLA, less cargo and maneuverability than your typical hatchback. The GLA AMG does offer an engine upgrade to 355 hp. Even the Lincoln MKC offers an upgrade to a 285 hp engine. Lexus should do the same instead of the hybrid powertrain. Luxury brands need to offer much more than just gussied up interiors and looks in order to justify the much higher prices. Also, luxury cars should all come with leather standard, not vinyl.
The lexus fits the american market much better simpler styling that will look nice on the road and offer enough space for the family the MB on the other hand fits more with those mid 20's early 30's hipsters looking to be inovative the MB is also lighter meaning less gas is used hense 30 mpg vs 25mpg i would personally choose the GLA the NX is a RAV4 with a new body and leather interior lol
I know everybody has there own views but that Lexus looks ugly, it's not even remotely sleek looking. The MB looks sporty with gearing towards the 30 year age group. The lexus looks like you have a full family or borrowed your parents car.
I drove and sat and both, the GLA interior is more refined and feels like luxury, unfortunately the NX center console is plain just like the CT200 I cant stand it, I ended up getting the GLA with the Panoramic Roof, White Interior and Harmon Kardon 7 speaker with SUB system, I Love it.
Christian Zambrano: There is, I’ve just bought an ‘18 plate in UK. It’s absolutely stunning. Supreme luxury, but when I put it into Sport+ it’s as much fun as my naked roadster motorbike!
These are both fugly cars. I'm a huge fan of the Germans, but I would take the Lexus here. The Mercedes is uglier (imo), less power and blander/less ergonomic.
The Lexus design is just so exclusive looking and futuristic. The gla just looks like a stripped down 2012 Mercedes a class from Europe where Mercedes are taxi cabs
Oumar DiAlLo Mercedes cabs are mostly in Germany, and they are E and S classes, not A or GLA classes
Albert Arrabal where I'm from in the Netherlands, Mercedes are taxi cabs also, likewise in Belgium. And I wasn't making a reference directly to the a class but to the brand in general, meaning that its bones aren't rooted in luxury.
Oumar DiAlLo I disagree, but anyway.. :)
Oumar DiAlLo well im from Europe and futuristic looking is not the thing for me. costumers for this lexus would be teenagers or older guys with baseball hats lol stuck somewhere in teen ages forever :P so i chose GLA 250 . European and American costumers are two different things
Petar Popara europeans know about cars and would obviously take the Mercedes, despite they are from different classes. We know which is the good choice :D
Lexus is not considered a near luxury vehicle it is a luxury vehicle. Also, the screws look more for design than anything due to them being metal instead of cheap plastic ones.
the GLA looks like it can't quite decide on being a hatchback sedan or SUV
Lexus is The Best
I love Mercedes, but honestly, in this case, Lexus all the way.
Great win for the lexus. I saw a NX fsport on the highway the other day I couldn't stop looking.
Great product.
Toyota4Life It wins because the GLA doesn't compete with that model of Lexus. The GLA was born to rivalize against the Audi Q3 and the BMW X1.
Toyota4Life all of the components in the lexus are cheep plastics, it handles nothing like the mercedes. I personally hate mercedes but in now way should the lexus take this
I definitely wants to buy an NX. Really a great car
The Lexus is sexy, sporty, & sleek! I Can't stand looking at the Mercedes
Lexus is near-luxury? Are you guys kidding?
+Aneesh S Well, luxury is a subjective term. You wouldn't say that a Lexus NX is the same kind of luxury as a Lexus LS.
Lexus IS luxury
Aneesh S I
Mercedes Benz have better quality and engine and more reliable product
Since he considers 45k affordable
Lexus knows what they're doing, that's for sure.
Shouldn't Lexus NX suppose to compete with Mercedes-Benz GLK?
Yes.
Yeah but these comparos get the real direct competitors wrong pretty often
GLE actually
Pricochi Antoni gle compete with rx
good comparative analysis. However, since they're crossover, one of the tests should have been on a dirt track / mild off road
The GLA is class down from the NX in size and power.
They probably threw it in here because they just haven't tested it.
The GLK is the NX competition from Mercedes. Should be redone next year.
I like the gla better than lexus
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The Mercedes-Benz GLA Class is a direct competitor (CUV) of the Subaru XV Crosstrek, Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V Crossover, BMW X1 and the like. While the Lexus NX200t's direct competitors (SUV) are the Subaru Forester, Land Rover Discover, BMW X3, Audi Q5, Lincoln MKC and the like.
Hopefully AutoGuide.com you could compare vehicles in their right class, 'cause this review ain't did that much.
Fantastic review guys
Background music is so good, I've heard it before but dont remember where
mercedes should cost halv price of the price of lexus. Lexus is beter in everything
wouldnt be surprised if the GLA was designed in 90s
I drove Lexus Es350 (sedan car) for four years and its the best car in comfort I have ever tried
GLA250 looks so boring compare to NX200t. Wait, did i just say Mercedes looks boring and Lexus is exciting? I guess times they are a changing......... Don't lie, you just read that in Bob Dylan's voice inside your head.
Wouldn't it be better if the GLA competed with something like the Buick Encore?
There is no use for the Lexus NX's infotainment system if you can't even use the touch pad to control it... Reminds me of a really old, crappy windows laptop from 2003. I almost got a paper cut from the NX which really competes with the GLK. If you want a mercedes, you have to pay the premium for a mercedes. The GLK is a way better vehicle than the Rav-4 NX anyways. Lexus should just stick to making mercedes knockoffs like they did in the 90s. Sorry, but for me... The classy and understated GLA wins.
The GLA just looks like a CLA on stilts, they could've at least redone the design to look like a CUV
I love the Mercedes’ 250
That GLA looks like a hatchback. No thanks.
These cars are not even in the same class, Nx compares with the GLC and not the GLA. This head to head comparison is worthless
No the NX competes with the GLA, the RX competes with the GLC. Comparison is far.
The Lexus is the butt-ugliest thing I've ever seen. Looks like it has been in a bad car wreck and the owners pocketed the insurance money and never got it fixed.
No matter how good the car is, I couldn't spend my money on something so hideous.
But on the plus side, it's really boring to drive!
Tim Moses yup I'll take a repair bill any day over driving these ugly ass Lexus, all they got is reliability that's it.
Saw a GLA today. Looks pathetic!
Sami looks nice with his haircut. Great review guys.
The NX is sexy! the merc is zugly
+Lexus Cohen each to their own I think the other way around :)
+Mark Ryan can't knock someone for their opinion
+Lexus Cohen my baby Benz is MORE SLEEK than Lexus NX..
+HockeyDad81 keep dreaming
+Lexus Cohen check out my channel in youtube..lol
The NX competes with the GLC or GLK not the GLA... the GLA is a subcompact SUV competing with X1, how could you even vs these two lmao misinformed car reviewers!
The NX will lead it's class in sales in 2015, at least in The States.
I hate that MB has visible exposed interior painted window frames. Cover them up. it looks cheep.
A 2007 Mazda CX-7 has comparable power, better handling/turning circle, shorter braking distances and better cargo capacity than the Lexus NX. As for the GLA, less cargo and maneuverability than your typical hatchback. The GLA AMG does offer an engine upgrade to 355 hp. Even the Lincoln MKC offers an upgrade to a 285 hp engine. Lexus should do the same instead of the hybrid powertrain. Luxury brands need to offer much more than just gussied up interiors and looks in order to justify the much higher prices. Also, luxury cars should all come with leather standard, not vinyl.
I like Mb Gla than Lexus
The Lexus gets terrible reviews in Europe! Only in the USA would it be reviewed as better than the Merc
"GLAs are so petty.....and TINY!" - Thor
THANKS GUYS! I thought Sammy was wearing a hat at first lol.
CUV vs hatchback
Right, why are we pussyfooting around the obvious? The GLA is a hatchback no one is fooled.
Lexus
LCUV VS LUXURY HATCHBACK
I ❤ Mercedes! I have one and it’s a real performer!
I would pick the NX bc you get a compact suv for the price of a sub-compact.
The lexus fits the american market much better simpler styling that will look nice on the road and offer enough space for the family the MB on the other hand fits more with those mid 20's early 30's hipsters looking to be inovative the MB is also lighter meaning less gas is used hense 30 mpg vs 25mpg i would personally choose the GLA the NX is a RAV4 with a new body and leather interior lol
lets not forget lexus has toyota reliability, so in every way Lexus beats mercedes.
Erik yoo not anymore
There has been a lot of problem in my new nx
us review they like more Lexus than any German brand in 2015 using a 6 speed one cluth transmission?
I love my 2015 nx200t.
GLA looks like a taxi in India..If they made that Benz logo bigger, they could charge another $2000.
As much as I like the new Merc sedan/coupes, I absolutely hate their SUVs.
bro my mom owns lexus nx200 t bro that look is handsomely agressive lmao
reckless tortuga background music!
San Andreas theme going on in the background
Guys cmon that nx competes with the glk/glc class not the gla class not a fair comparo shame on u auto guide
Well remember they are the same exact price. If you get a GLK with the same options as the Lexus NX it would come out to be about 12k more.
Vsauce background music lol, nice review btw
Lexus is better than GLA, BENZ design is out day. I hate the LED SCREEN
tres belle voiture la lexus nx200t on ne sait si elle est integrale comme la audi
4 roue motrice
I'd rather choose infi qx-30 than the GLA,by the way the air-conditioning window look tremendous ugly
I know everybody has there own views but that Lexus looks ugly, it's not even remotely sleek looking. The MB looks sporty with gearing towards the 30 year age group.
The lexus looks like you have a full family or borrowed your parents car.
I drove and sat and both, the GLA interior is more refined and feels like luxury, unfortunately the NX center console is plain just like the CT200 I cant stand it, I ended up getting the GLA with the Panoramic Roof, White Interior and Harmon Kardon 7 speaker with SUB system, I Love it.
LOL for the first time Lexus looked better than Benz. Still AMG version is a bomb. Seats on that models are just too much and too good.
Oh god.How can you even compare these two. LEXUS doesn't even have any car in GLA class .you should compare nx with GLC.
the GLA interior is ugly cheep plastic
mbahadig99 same with lexus the worst interface
Music sounds like it's from GTA San Andreas
Rav4 drove through macys and came out as the lexus NX.
Bleh
Only broke-ass people like you shop at Macy's
Evander Smart u dense piece of shit when the hell did i say i shop at that mediocre store?
LOL
You mad, Nancy?
Mercedes is the best
I’ll always take Mercedes Benz, Lexus never been appealing to me……to each his own 😊
I thought there was a GLA AMG?
Christian Zambrano: There is, I’ve just bought an ‘18 plate in UK. It’s absolutely stunning. Supreme luxury, but when I put it into Sport+ it’s as much fun as my naked roadster motorbike!
Meaningless comparison, they're completely in different categories, you should try to compare nx to glc......
RX compites with GLC
G to the L to the A...
In my country the GLA costs 40 000 and the nx 56 000 so I think is something subjective to say that "the lexus give you more for your money".
THESE DONT COMPARE!!!!!
Yes they do
they dont know what the hell they are taking about lol
Poor man's entry level SUV just like the Mercedes CLA save your money and get something better do it once do it right.
2:46 sonic boom?
i wanted a lexus NX but my dad got me a Lincoln MKC lmao 🙄🙄🙄
But people that have money I guess don't really care
GLA is ugly and yes the I pad NAV is ugly too.
Lexus: reliability; winner
GLA all the way.
mercedec udar cunki lexus azdi
The Lexus is overdesigned! The front looks redicilous...
gla amg
GLA is the best!! You can’t compare lexus with Mercedes “ THE BEST OR NOTHING “
These are both fugly cars. I'm a huge fan of the Germans, but I would take the Lexus here. The Mercedes is uglier (imo), less power and blander/less ergonomic.
Not bad for a Toyota.........
To find dwout lol
Mercedes have many electric issues, so I choose Lexus!
Listen Mercedes BMW look great but they still live in the shop always getting fixed I just don't like nice looking pieces of garbage
New X1 will cream them both. Watch this space...
GLA eww.
mg that lexus its too uglyyy damn !!!
bmw x3