I recently rented a Mercedes GLA 250 for a week and that is a fun little SUV to drive (especially in sport mode). There'd were a few things I really liked about it...
-Really solid drive - felt responsive when steering and was fun in the corners.
-The turbo was great...how I would love that extra oomph in the CX-5.
-The MB version of faux leather was surprisingly comfortable; the driver's seat felt well-cushioned and supportive.
-Pull out / extended thigh support on the drivers seat.
-Seamless integration b/t my iPhone 5S and the infotainment unit every run I jumped into the car.
-Paddle shifters - this was purely a nice-to-have.
...and a few things I found odd...
-No standard backup camera - the GLA has even more limited view out the back window and backing up is blind.
-Limited trunk space - it was a squeeze to fit my large duffle, medium suitcase, and two pilot cases
-Only a mesh covering to the panoramic sunroof.
I'm not so certain the GLA will ever make my short-list of future cars to consider, but it was a joy to test out in FL and I think it looks sharp.