Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017
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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.
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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d
- Fastest top speed218 km/h135 mph
- Highest torque350 Nm258 lb-ft
- Lightest1,520 kg3,351 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.0 L/100 km47.0 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,120 km696 mi
- Best economy score93/100
Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.2 s
- Most powerful200 hp149 kW
- Best power-to-weight120 hp/t90 kW/t8.3 kg/hp
- Largest trunk525 L
- Best overall score61/100
- Best performance score50/100
- Best practicality score85/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d | Alfa 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
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d: Power / Torque
- Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d | 3,600-3,800 rpm | 1,400-3,400 rpm | 4,050 rpm |
| Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0 | 4,500 rpm | 1,750 rpm | 4,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d | Alfa 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d | 7.7 s |
| Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0 | 7.2 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d | Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.0 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d | Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.0 |
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| Consumption | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK | 7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.75 LC100 km | 12.25 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi | 19.71 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal | 1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,313 LC/year | 1,838 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
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