2015 Mercedes GLA250 4Matic - Off Road And Track Review

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  • Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
  • The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 4Matic. This is a premium CUV from Mercedes, featuring a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 208 HP, which I’ll be comparing to the Buick Encore, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Lexus NX, and Volvo V60 Cross Country. Starting with the drawbacks, rear leg room is a bit limited, off-road handling was very stiff, and there were some quirks with the interior I wasn’t a fan of. That said, it was my personal favorite car of the group it competed in. It’s almost as light as the Buick Encore, creates peak torque at a staggeringly low 1250 RPM, and it has the best fuel economy of the group with 32 mpg highway. On top of this, it has 8 inches of ground clearance and it’s the only vehicle in the entire event with a dual clutch transmission. The handling was phenomenal in comparison to the others tested.
    This vehicle was tested as part of the 2015 Northwest Automotive Press Association’s Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year competition. The vehicle category and competing vehicles are below:
    Compact Utility Vehicles:
    2016 Honda HR-V - • 2016 Honda HR-V - Off ...
    2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk - • 2015 Jeep Renegade Tra...
    2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport - • 2015 Mitsubishi Outlan...
    2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - • 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe ...
    2016 Mazda CX-5 - • 2016 Mazda CX-5 - Off ...
    Family Utility Vehicles: (Released May 26)
    2015 Ford Edge - • 2015 Ford Edge Sport A...
    2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk - • 2015 Jeep Cherokee Tra...
    2016 Kia Sorento - • 2016 Kia Sorento - Off...
    2015 Nissan Murano - • 2015 Nissan Murano - O...
    2015 Subaru Outback - • 2015 Subaru Outback - ...
    Premium Compact Utility Vehicles: (Released May 27)
    2015 Buick Encore - • 2015 Buick Encore AWD ...
    2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport - • 2015 Land Rover Discov...
    2015 Lexus NX200t F Sport - • 2015 Lexus NX200t F Sp...
    2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 - • 2015 Mercedes GLA250 4...
    2015 Volvo V60 Cross Country - • 2015 Volvo V60 Cross C...
    Premium Utility Vehicles: (Released May 28)
    2016 Acura MDX - • 2016 Acura MDX SH AWD ...
    2015 BMW X5 M - • 2015 BMW X5 M - Track ...
    2015 BMW X6 M - • 2015 BMW X6 M - Track ...
    2015 Cadillac Escalade - • 2015 Cadillac Escalade...
    2015 Mercedes ML400 - • 2015 Mercedes ML400 4M...
    2015 Volkswagen Touareg TDI - • 2015 Volkswagen Touare...
    Pickups: (Released May 29)
    2015 Ford F-150 - • 2015 Ford F-150 4x4 - ...
    2015 GMC Canyon - • 2015 GMC Canyon 4WD - ...
    2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel - • 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiese...
    2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro - • 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD...
    Extreme Capability Vehicles: (Released May 30)
    2015 Ram Power Wagon - • 2015 Ram 2500 Power Wa...
    2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro - • 2015 Toyota 4Runner TR...
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Комментарии • 69

  • @doctorzaius4084
    @doctorzaius4084 8 лет назад +38

    Seeing one of these up close, you'd never guess that it has 8 inches of ground clearance; in fact it really looks much more like a big hatchback than a crossover/SUV. And that's a good thing as far as I'm concerned. I'm loving this thrashy 4-cylinder and the totally batshit AMG version of it too!

    • @roodick85
      @roodick85 4 года назад

      I have the B250 built on the same platform it's super high and shows it. Super ready for offroad 😄

    • @spapauw9384
      @spapauw9384 2 года назад

      @@roodick85 is that the gla250?

    • @JoN-qs7th
      @JoN-qs7th 5 месяцев назад

      100% de acuerdo

  • @Anulka1305
    @Anulka1305 6 лет назад +21

    Absolutely love mine! It does great!

    • @lawsonandy4194
      @lawsonandy4194 3 года назад

      pro trick: you can watch series on flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching all kinds of movies recently.

    • @alvarohendrix5149
      @alvarohendrix5149 3 года назад

      @Lawson Andy definitely, I've been watching on flixzone for since december myself =)

  • @merqury5
    @merqury5 8 лет назад +9

    concise and to the point. love the review.

  • @XxNBA2kXxGamerzXxXxUniverseXx
    @XxNBA2kXxGamerzXxXxUniverseXx Год назад +2

    I have this car love the pick up speed it digs

  • @eagleeagle681
    @eagleeagle681 4 года назад +2

    I bought mine a month ago and I like it

  • @raulfernandezg
    @raulfernandezg 7 лет назад +9

    How tall r u? 8 feet? ??

  • @jonfreeman5494
    @jonfreeman5494 9 лет назад +2

    I would love to see a video of your top 5 cars you tested!

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  9 лет назад +7

      Jon Freeman My favorites would probably be the Acura MDX, Mercedes GLA250, Jeep Renegade, Ford Edge, and Dodge 1500 EcoDiesel.

  • @Brickinasock
    @Brickinasock 8 лет назад +2

    I see you, GoPro!

  • @dongmeiliu315
    @dongmeiliu315 3 года назад +1

    Wonderful review!

  • @detmer87
    @detmer87 9 лет назад +4

    Great car!

  • @andigriesbeck3208
    @andigriesbeck3208 7 лет назад +4

    Where is this Great offroad Track?

  • @cls63amgwagon34
    @cls63amgwagon34 9 лет назад +1

    Been waiting for this one!!!

  • @bushmaster1740
    @bushmaster1740 4 года назад

    I love mine.

  • @NokiaHumanForm
    @NokiaHumanForm 2 года назад

    Imagine having to change your wheel speed sensor in the middle of the jungle.

    • @iamliljeffie2305
      @iamliljeffie2305 Год назад

      Like on a defender or a gladiator? Not as bad as you might think.

  • @DanDannyDanielleBob
    @DanDannyDanielleBob 8 лет назад

    capability vs cross trek or v60 cross-country?

  • @xoxo7394
    @xoxo7394 6 лет назад

    Does it have an aux cord input anywhere?

  • @Fr4nkSanchez
    @Fr4nkSanchez Год назад

    Do you prefer this car over 2015 LR Discovery HSE or 2016 Audi Q3?

  • @EllysaE
    @EllysaE 7 лет назад +1

    How does this fare in snow?

  • @faisalblaihed
    @faisalblaihed 9 лет назад +1

    What about a Mercedes G65 review?

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  9 лет назад

      faisal blaihed Mercedes are very limited here in the NW, but I will have a nice one in soon for a full review. Won't say which model yet!

    • @cls63amgwagon34
      @cls63amgwagon34 9 лет назад +1

      What????? If you review an AMG I will die!!!! You have THE BEST JOB!!!!

  • @XTrojanClauseX
    @XTrojanClauseX 9 лет назад

    I want to ask you something. Why race cars do not have airbags ?

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  9 лет назад +3

      Ruffino Morales Well, I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that there are a lot of various safety systems incorporated within race cars which you won't have on the road. Examples: helmets, fire suits, roll cages, 5 point harness, etc.

  • @davidrhee1102
    @davidrhee1102 3 года назад +1

    you do be offroading in sport mode tho

  • @FGuilt
    @FGuilt 9 лет назад

    There's no separate button to open the glove box!!?

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  9 лет назад

      F!@#Guilt I was as disappointed as you are. Can't seem to find any other vehicles that have it these days... ;)

    • @FGuilt
      @FGuilt 9 лет назад +1

      Engineering Explained So unfortunate. Well, just drop a 100 grand on an escalade and that incredible button pushing power can be YOURS! I do love mercedes. Sexy cars they are...

  • @Abanamat85
    @Abanamat85 6 лет назад +1

    How reliable is this car? In terms of upkeep and maintenance. My 2008 XC90 has been giving me endless trouble, and im really considering this car, but I don't want to get stuck with another garage queen.

    • @pablobasstb
      @pablobasstb 6 лет назад +4

      this one will keep you trouble free for a long time, just keep the regular services, for engine and transmission.

    • @Abanamat85
      @Abanamat85 6 лет назад +3

      Is transmission a problem with Mercedes?

    • @pablobasstb
      @pablobasstb 6 лет назад +3

      not at all, they are very well built, but they do not like being neglected. I owe 3 old mercs, 1973 280, 1988 190E and 1999 C240, all of them with really high mileage, but all of them working like swiss clocks, just because I keep them with good oil and serviced at regular intervals. that applies for any car actually, but if you are going to be unlucky with a car, It can be any car too. even mercs.

    • @mangoldm
      @mangoldm 6 лет назад +8

      My 2015 GLA 250 is trouble free after 3 1/2 year’s. Love it.

  • @BLaQz84
    @BLaQz84 9 лет назад

    Did this GLA have the AMG Line package with the lowered suspension, etc?

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  9 лет назад +2

      BLaQz84 No, this is the 250. Here's my review of the 45: ruclips.net/video/Y10xoSqdQwc/видео.html

    • @BLaQz84
      @BLaQz84 9 лет назад

      Engineering Explained The GLA250 has an optional Amg LINE Package that gives the car 15mm or 20mm lowered suspension... It's possible that that option is only available in Australia... If you get a chance to review one, that'd be awesome...

    • @bushmaster1740
      @bushmaster1740 4 года назад

      @@BLaQz84 Not in USA

  • @richardjones4536
    @richardjones4536 Год назад

    My Mercedes has done 59k miles and had a engine rebuild. Not happy 😮

  • @por_siempre
    @por_siempre 8 лет назад

    Why there is no 3 door version?? I hate this tinny doors in the front, that body needs 3 door version, and Clase A too.

    • @ace9848
      @ace9848 8 лет назад

      only supercars are allowed to be 3 doors

    • @dogzer
      @dogzer 7 лет назад

      "gain 2 inches of front doors, destroy back seats access"

    • @dogzer
      @dogzer 7 лет назад

      AcE 98, you mean super cars and supercheap cars

    • @dgchvz
      @dgchvz 7 лет назад +1

      Osnola that would look great, more manufacturers should make 3 door models. The only ones that come to mind are the Nissan Juke and the Land Rover Evoque

  • @TriniGamerGirl7
    @TriniGamerGirl7 4 года назад +4

    I won’t buy this vehicle to race neither go off road. It’s to get to work and transport my kids.

  • @seb5945
    @seb5945 9 лет назад

    You grew some facial as you do the slalom.@engineeringexplained

  • @chtimofey
    @chtimofey 6 лет назад

    Не интересно смотреть когда вид от первого лица.

  • @bwoosthuizen6853
    @bwoosthuizen6853 5 лет назад

    Want to hear engine...
    Guys says "accelerates really blah blah blah" over it EVERY TIME.
    Sighs

    • @policeofficer1866
      @policeofficer1866 3 года назад

      its 2.0T, itll be pretty quiet in the cabin regardless

  • @bogdilea110
    @bogdilea110 4 года назад

    7 g tronic not a dual clutch but a torque converter auto.

  • @viper2help
    @viper2help 9 лет назад

    Where the F is the gear leaver :D

    • @zacharylukes1799
      @zacharylukes1799 9 лет назад +1

      Ivan Ivanov Where the hell have you been? It's on the steering column like Mercedes has been doing since the Chrysler days.

    • @Anulka1305
      @Anulka1305 6 лет назад

      In the steering wheel - location of windshield washer leveler!

  • @makerofmanythings8447
    @makerofmanythings8447 5 лет назад +1

    I think the GLK 250 looks BETTER.

    • @jeffreycheng8705
      @jeffreycheng8705 5 лет назад +1

      Virgle Phillips and they stop making the GLKs... sad.

    • @rhen6470
      @rhen6470 2 года назад

      Looks like a platypus

  • @juandavid0956
    @juandavid0956 5 лет назад

    Z

  • @hezamakiah
    @hezamakiah 9 лет назад +1

    @04:13 my FWD Acura TL Type-S can get through that puddle

  • @nassimback
    @nassimback 8 лет назад

    u call this premium ? lol just lol

    • @ace9848
      @ace9848 8 лет назад +7

      #priusguy