Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250vsCupra Formentor 2.0 TSI

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 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023
VS

Cupra Formentor

2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2021-2023

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Cupra Formentor 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    642 km
    399 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
Power
224hp167kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,481kg3,265lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
71.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
642km399mi
Calculated
633km393mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,410mm174in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,834mm72in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,611mm63in
1,528mm60in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,559mm61in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
Trunk volume
435L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250Cupra Formentor 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Formentor 2.0 TSI: 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
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
25.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
159 km/h
99 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
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW

Cupra Formentor 2.0 TSI has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250 and Cupra Formentor 2.0 TSI: 21 hp (16 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
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 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
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
1,481 kg
3,265 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
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
238 km/h
148 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 2506.9 s
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cupra Formentor 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) 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 (H247)GLA 250
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250 and Cupra Formentor 2.0 TSI: 1.2 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 (H247)GLA 250
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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
642 km
399 mi
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
633 km
393 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
6.9 s
240 km/h
149 mph
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.8 s
238 km/h
148 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/h6.9 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
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,528 mm
60.2 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 (H247)GLA 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Cupra Formentor 2.0 TSI 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
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.9 s
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.8 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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
Power
224 hp
167 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,481 kg
3,265 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,528 mm
60.2 in
Range score
642 km
399 mi
633 km
393 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250Cupra Formentor 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250

  • Is 16 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 km (6 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Cupra Formentor 2.0 TSI

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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