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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 250vsDS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
VS

DS 7 Crossback

1.6 PureTech

225 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech

  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,033 km
    642 mi
  • Largest trunk
    555 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
Power
211hp157kW
225hp168kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
68.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
87.1s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
36.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
1,033km642mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,573mm180in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,895mm75in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,620mm64in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,738mm108in
Front track
1,569mm62in
-
Rear track
1,560mm61in
-
Trunk volume
421L
555L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
628L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions-
137g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTechPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech5,500 rpm1,900 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
36.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
225 hp
168 kW

DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 and DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
1,420 kg
3,131 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)Facelift 2017GLA 250
235 km/h
146 mph
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
227 km/h
141 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)Facelift 2017GLA 2506.7 s
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech8.3 s

Although DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 and DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech: 1.6 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)Facelift 2017GLA 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

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)Facelift 2017GLA 250
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
806 km
501 mi
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
1,033 km
642 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.7 s
235 km/h
146 mph
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
225 hp
168 kW
8.3 s
227 km/h
141 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)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,620 mm
63.8 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)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 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)Facelift 2017GLA 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 s
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.3 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)Facelift 2017GLA 250
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
Power
211 hp
157 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
8.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,620 mm
63.8 in
Range score
806 km
501 mi
1,033 km
642 mi
CO2 score
-
137 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 227 km (141 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 134 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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