Ford Everest vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

The Ford Everest starts from $59,490 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 $590.

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 $65,439 and $64,790 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Ford Everest and Mercedes-Benz GLA hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Ford Everest and 96% for the Mercedes-Benz GLA.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Ford Everest packs more ADAS features with 7 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 9 in the Ford Everest and 7 in the Mercedes-Benz GLA.

The Ford Everest features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ford Everest stands out with wireless charging 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 Ford Everest uses a Diesel Bi-Turbo producing 154kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.1 seconds.

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

The Ford Everest has the clear power advantage at 154kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz GLA is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ford Everest measures 4,978mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 567mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLA at 4,411mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ford Everest generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 259L in the Ford Everest and 435L in the Mercedes-Benz GLA, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLA a 176L advantage.

For towing, the Ford Everest leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,052/year for the Ford Everest and $2,081/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLA. That is a $29 annual difference in favour of the Ford Everest.

Estimated annual total: $2,052 (Ford Everest) vs $2,081 (Mercedes-Benz GLA). The Ford Everest saves you roughly $29 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Ford Everest) vs 5 years (Mercedes-Benz GLA). Both match on warranty length.