Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 220dvsCupra 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 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023
VS

Cupra Formentor

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2021-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 220d

  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    878 km
    545 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Cupra Formentor 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,521 kg
    3,353 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    125 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 220dCupraFormentor2.0 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,521kg3,353lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
71.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
34.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
878km545mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu 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
425L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,420L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 220dCupra Formentor 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 220d: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Formentor 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,600 rpm4,050 rpm
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 220dCupraFormentor2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
34.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 220d
190 hp
142 kW
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 220d
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
1,521 kg
3,353 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 220d
222 km/h
138 mph
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
220 km/h
137 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 220d7.4 s
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cupra Formentor 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 220d: 0.3 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 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 220d and Cupra Formentor 2.0 TSI: 3.1 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 220d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 220d
878 km
545 mi
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
688 km
427 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
222 km/h
138 mph
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.1 s
220 km/h
137 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 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,611 mm
63.4 in
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 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 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) 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 (H247)GLA 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.4 s
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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 220d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
CupraFormentor2.0 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 220dCupraFormentor2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,521 kg
3,353 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,611 mm
63.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,528 mm
60.2 in
Range score
878 km
545 mi
688 km
427 mi
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 220dCupra Formentor 2.0 TSI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 220d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 190 km (118 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Cupra Formentor 2.0 TSI

  • Is 19 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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