Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 220dvsAUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI

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

AUDI Q5 II (FY)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2016-2018

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
Power
177hp132kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
76.5s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
38.1s
Calculated
41.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,120km696mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,663mm184in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,893mm75in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,659mm65in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,819mm111in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
421L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
65L
CO2 emissions-
136g/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 220dAUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI: 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
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.1 s
41.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
145 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
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI has 13 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 AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI: 13 hp (10 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
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
1,770 kg
3,902 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
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 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
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI7.9 s

Although AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d and AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI: 0.2 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
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
1,250 km
777 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
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
218 km/h
135 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
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,663 mm
183.6 in
Height
1,659 mm
65.3 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
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.7 s
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.9 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
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,663 mm
183.6 in
Height
1,659 mm
65.3 in
Range score
1,120 km
696 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
-
136 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 220dAUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 130 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 129 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d
AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

GLA 220d
GLA 220d
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dvsMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI clean diesel
VS
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
GLA 220d
GLA 220d
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dvsMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 220d
2.0 TDI
40 TDI
VS
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202040 TDI
GLA 220d
GLA 220
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dvsMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220
2.0 TDI
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
GLA 220d
GLB 220d
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dvsMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TDI
GLA 220d
GLB 220d
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dvsMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220d
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ22.0 TDI
GLA 220d
2.2d
VS
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dvsAlfa RomeoStelvio (949)2.2d
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
AUDIQ5 II (FY)2.0 TDIvsAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 220d vs AUDI Q5 II (FY) 2.0 TDI - car comparison - FastVsFaster