Car comparison

Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSIvsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45

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

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Cupra Formentor

VZ5 2.5 TSI

390 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2021-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

AMG GLA 45

381 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45

  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    252 hp/t
    188 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    757 km
    470 mi
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    390 hp
    291 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSIMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
Power
390hp291kW
381hp284kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,608kg3,545lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
44.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.3s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
315Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
591km367mi
Calculated
757km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,468mm176in
4,455mm175in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,505mm59in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,681mm106in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,587mm62in
-
Rear track
1,561mm61in
-
Trunk volume
410L
421L
Max trunk volume
1,465L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
56L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSIMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45PowerTorque
  • Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI5,700-7,000 rpm2,250-5,700 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSIMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.3 s
13.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
191 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
390 hp
291 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
381 hp
284 kW

Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI has 9 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45 and Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
1,608 kg
3,545 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
1,510 kg
3,329 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
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
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 454.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45 and Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI: 1.9 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
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
591 km
367 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
757 km
470 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
390 hp
291 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
381 hp
284 kW
4.4 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
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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG 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
4,455 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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
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-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG 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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 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
CupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.4 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
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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCupraFormentorVZ5 2.5 TSIMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
Power
390 hp
291 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,608 kg
3,545 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,455 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
591 km
367 mi
757 km
470 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 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.

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
VehicleCupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSIMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45

  • Is 98 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 165 km (103 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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