Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 250vsAlfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.2 JTDM

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
VS

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949)

2.2 JTDM

210 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2022

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.2 JTDM

  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    951 km
    591 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2 JTDM
Power
211hp157kW
210hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
-
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
67.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
36.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
848km527mi
Calculated
951km591mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,693mm67in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,818mm111in
Front track
1,569mm62in
-
Rear track
1,560mm61in
-
Trunk volume
421L
-
Max trunk volume
1,235L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
58L
CO2 emissions-
160g/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 250Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.2 JTDMPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.2 JTDM: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2 JTDM3,500 rpm1,750 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2 JTDM
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
36.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2 JTDM
210 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 has 1 hp more than Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.2 JTDM.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.2 JTDM and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2 JTDM
470 Nm
347 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 250
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2 JTDM
1,745 kg
3,847 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 250
230 km/h
143 mph
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2 JTDM
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2506.6 s
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2 JTDM6.6 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 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2 JTDM
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.2 JTDM and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250: 0.5 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 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2 JTDM
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 250
848 km
527 mi
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2 JTDM
951 km
591 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.6 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2 JTDM
210 hp
157 kW
6.6 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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)2.2 JTDM
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,693 mm
66.7 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2 JTDM
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.2 JTDM 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 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 s
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2 JTDM
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.6 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 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2 JTDM
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2 JTDM
Power
211 hp
157 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,693 mm
66.7 in
Range score
848 km
527 mi
951 km
591 mi
CO2 score
-
160 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 250Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.2 JTDM
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.2 JTDM

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 102 km (64 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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