Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 220dvsAlfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.2d

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 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2018
VS

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949)

2.2d

180 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.2d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,234 km
    767 mi
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAlfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2d
Power
177hp132kW
180hp134kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,604kg3,536lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
-
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
78.1s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
34.8s
Calculated
47.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,234km767mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,687mm185in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,666mm66in
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
50L
58L
CO2 emissions-
124g/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 220dAlfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.2dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.2d: 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)2.2d3,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAlfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.8 s
47.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
146 km/h
90 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)2.2d
180 hp
134 kW

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.2d has 3 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) 2.2d: 3 hp (2 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)2.2d
450 Nm
332 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
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2d
1,604 kg
3,536 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
223 km/h
139 mph
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2d
210 km/h
130 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 220d7.7 s
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2d7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.2d and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d: 0.1 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
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

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
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2d
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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
1,136 km
706 mi
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2d
1,234 km
767 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
223 km/h
139 mph
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2d
180 hp
134 kW
7.6 s
210 km/h
130 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
223 km/h
139 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)2.2d
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,687 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,666 mm
65.6 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
223 km/h
139 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2d
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d 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
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.7 s
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.6 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 220d
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2d
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAlfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,604 kg
3,536 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
1,666 mm
65.6 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,234 km
767 mi
CO2 score
-
124 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220dAlfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.2d
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 139 kg lighter
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) 2.2d

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 98 km (61 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 104 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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