Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45vsBMW X6 (F16) M50d

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

AMG GLA 45

381 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2015-2017
VS

BMW X6 (F16)

M50d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X6 (F16) M50d

  • Highest torque
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,288 km
    800 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    252 hp/t
    188 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45BMWX6 (F16)M50d
Power
381hp284kW
381hp284kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
740Nm546lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
45.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
757km470mi
Calculated
1,288km800mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,445mm175in
4,909mm193in
Width
1,805mm71in
1,989mm78in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,702mm67in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,933mm115in
Front track-
1,640mm65in
Rear track-
1,700mm67in
Ground clearance-
212mm8in
Trunk volume
421L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
85L
CO2 emissions-
174g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45BMW X6 (F16) M50dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45: Power / Torque
  • BMW X6 (F16) M50d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWX6 (F16)M50d4,000-4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45BMWX6 (F16)M50d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
381 hp
284 kW
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
381 hp
284 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
740 Nm
546 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
2,185 kg
4,817 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)AMG GLA 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
250 km/h
155 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)AMG GLA 454.4 s
BMWX6 (F16)M50d5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 and BMW X6 (F16) M50d: 0.8 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)AMG GLA 45
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X6 (F16) M50d and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45: 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)AMG GLA 45
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
757 km
470 mi
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
1,288 km
800 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
381 hp
284 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
381 hp
284 kW
5.2 s
250 km/h
155 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)AMG GLA 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,909 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,702 mm
67.0 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)AMG GLA 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 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)AMG GLA 45
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.2 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)AMG GLA 45
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45BMWX6 (F16)M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,909 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,702 mm
67.0 in
Range score
757 km
470 mi
1,288 km
800 mi
CO2 score
-
174 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45BMW X6 (F16) M50d
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

  • Is 675 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 78 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
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X6 (F16) M50d

  • Has 265 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 531 km (330 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 129 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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