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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250vsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI Hybrid

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2017
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TFSI Hybrid

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
Power
211hp157kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,490kg5,490lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
74.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
1,043km648mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
4,629mm182in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,898mm75in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,655mm65in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
421L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
72L
CO2 emissions-
159g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI HybridPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI Hybrid: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid4,300-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
35.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
211 hp
157 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
1,910 kg
4,211 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)GLA 250
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
225 km/h
140 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)GLA 2507.2 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI Hybrid and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: 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)GLA 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI Hybrid: 0.8 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)GLA 250
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
820 km
509 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
1,043 km
648 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
225 km/h
140 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)GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 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)GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 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)GLA 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.2 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.1 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)GLA 250
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI Hybrid
Power
211 hp
157 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Range score
820 km
509 mi
1,043 km
648 mi
CO2 score
-
159 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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) GLA 250AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI Hybrid
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Is 530 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI Hybrid

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 224 km (139 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 119 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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