Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

The Mercedes-Benz GLA starts from $58,900 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport opens at $58,440. That makes the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport the more affordable entry point by $460.

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 $64,790 and $64,284 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLA by roughly $2,565 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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

The Mercedes-Benz GLA stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz GLA gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport offers leather.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA uses a Petrol producing 120kW and 270Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.1 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport responds with a Diesel making 133kW and 430Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has the clear power advantage at 133kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz GLA is 2.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA measures 4,411mm long on a 2,729mm wheelbase, 429mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport at 4,840mm (2,800mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 435L in the Mercedes-Benz GLA and 131L in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLA a 304L advantage. The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport leads with a 3,100kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,767/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLA and $2,280/year for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. That is a $513 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLA.

Estimated annual total: $1,767 (Mercedes-Benz GLA) vs $2,280 (Mitsubishi Pajero Sport). The Mercedes-Benz GLA saves you roughly $513 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLA) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Pajero Sport). The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has longer coverage.