Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250vsAUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247)

GLA 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023
VS

AUDI Q8 (4M)

45 TDI

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI

  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
Power
224hp167kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Gross weight
2,125kg4,685lb
2,890kg6,371lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
73.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
95.4s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
36.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
718km446mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,410mm174in
4,986mm196in
Width
1,834mm72in
1,995mm79in
Height
1,611mm63in
1,705mm67in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,679mm66in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,691mm67in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
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Trunk volume
435L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
1,755L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 2505,800 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI3,500-5,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
36.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
224 hp
167 kW
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
231 hp
172 kW

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250 and AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
2,160 kg
4,762 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 (H247)GLA 250
240 km/h
149 mph
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
226 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 (H247)GLA 2506.7 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI7.1 s

Although AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250 and AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI: 0.4 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 (H247)GLA 250
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 (H247)GLA 250
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
718 km
446 mi
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
1,042 km
647 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.7 s
240 km/h
149 mph
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
226 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 (H247)GLA 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,611 mm
63.4 in
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 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 (H247)GLA 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) 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 (H247)GLA 250
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 (H247)GLA 250
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
Power
224 hp
167 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,611 mm
63.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Range score
718 km
446 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250

  • Is 635 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 40 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 Q8 (4M) 45 TDI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 323 km (201 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 170 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
  • Lowest top speed

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