Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA opens at $58,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz GLA the more affordable entry point by $1,090.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $65,989 and $64,790 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid by roughly $8,410 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and Mercedes-Benz GLA hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and 96% for the Mercedes-Benz GLA.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Mercedes-Benz GLA.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and 7 in the Mercedes-Benz GLA. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid adds a 360-degree camera that the Mercedes-Benz GLA misses.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid features a 15.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Sony audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz GLA. The Mercedes-Benz GLA counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 315kW and 580Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA responds with a Petrol making 120kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 315kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid measures 4,800mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 389mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLA at 4,411mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 620L in the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and 435L in the Mercedes-Benz GLA, giving the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid a 185L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $399/year for the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and $2,081/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLA. That is a $1,682 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $399 (Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid) vs $2,081 (Mercedes-Benz GLA). The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $1,682 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLA). The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 7yr (Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid)—.