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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 SvsCupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023

AMG GLA 45 S

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present
VS

Cupra Formentor

VZ5 2.5 TSI

390 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2021-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S

  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    421 hp
    314 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    248 hp/t
    185 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,608 kg
    3,545 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    591 km
    367 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 SCupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
Power
421hp314kW
390hp291kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,608kg3,545lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.2s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
43.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
12.8s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
248hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
510km317mi
Calculated
591km367mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,436mm175in
4,468mm176in
Width
1,849mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,590mm63in
1,505mm59in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,681mm106in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,593mm63in
1,561mm61in
Trunk volume
435L
410L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
1,465L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 SCupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S6,750 rpm5,000-5,250 rpm7,000 rpm
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI5,700-7,000 rpm2,250-5,700 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 SCupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
13.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
192 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
390 hp
291 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S has 31 hp more than Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
1,608 kg
3,545 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)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S4.3 s
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI4.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S has more power, Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S: 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)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S: 0.7 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)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S
510 km
317 mi
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
591 km
367 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
390 hp
291 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,436 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 in
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 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 (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S 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)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
4.3 s
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.2 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 (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 SCupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
Power
421 hp
314 kW
390 hp
291 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,608 kg
3,545 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,436 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
Range score
510 km
317 mi
591 km
367 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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 (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 SCupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI

  • Is 87 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 81 km (51 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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