Mercedes B class or GLA or something completely different

[verssus]

I am looking for a practical car, something to fit 4 persons and to be fairly comfortable.

I would prefer a big estate but my parking situation does not allow anything over 455cm

Never got a chance to sit in one but does anyone have experience with current B class? I see GLA is almost exact dimensions, is the interior space the same?

Any other suggestions? Berlingo/Combo seem huge inside but it somewhat basic and still feels like a van.

[LeeM135i]

We have the last generation B200 from 2017, bought new, been super reliable for the 6 years we have owned it.

Friends have the current GLA180d, it's a couple of years old from memory. Again been super reliable, 180d engine is ok but if it was me I would have got a 200 or 220 as you have to push the pedal hard to make quick progress which makes a lot of noise. The interior is lovely with the double widescreen dash and it still has buttons for climate control.

[ToastMan76]

We had a GLA 180, they are very small inside with a tiny boot, and are awful to drive. Other than the badge factor Id recommend avoiding

[verssus]

Current model?

[georgeyboy12345]

A few ideas

Alfa Romeo Tonale
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202212222...


BMW 220i Active Tourer
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304176...


Dacia Jogger 1.6 TCe-h
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303205...

[edc]

I haven't owned the current B class but had a W246 mainly for the space. I thought it was bigger inside and the boot also than other similar sized hatch. Ours was a Sport with 18s and some would say ride was firm and uncomfortable. It's gone for an F60 Mini Countryman on 16s which handles and rides much better but is fractionally smaller.

[verssus]

Tonale is tempting but brand new model from Stelantis….