Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 220dvsAlfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2018
VS

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949)

2.0

200 hp1995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d

  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,120 km
    696 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAlfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
Power
177hp132kW
200hp149kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
-
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
76.4s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
76.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
38.0s
Calculated
39.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,120km696mi
Calculated
914km568mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,687mm185in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,671mm66in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,818mm111in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,613mm64in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,653mm65in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
421L
525L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
64L
CO2 emissions-
161g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220dAlfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 rpm
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.04,500 rpm1,750 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAlfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.0 s
39.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
200 hp
149 kW

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0 has 23 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d and Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
1,660 kg
3,660 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
218 km/h
135 mph
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d and Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
1,120 km
696 mi
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
914 km
568 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.7 s
218 km/h
135 mph
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,687 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,671 mm
65.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.7 s
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAlfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0
Power
177 hp
132 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,687 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,671 mm
65.8 in
Range score
1,120 km
696 mi
914 km
568 mi
CO2 score
-
161 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220dAlfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 206 km (128 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 104 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d
Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 220d vs Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0 - car comparison - FastVsFaster