Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 200vsMazda CX-3 · Facelift 2018 2.0 SKYACTIV-G

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 200

156 hp1595 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
VS

Mazda CX-3 · Facelift 2018

2.0 SKYACTIV-G

150 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2018-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
207Nm153lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,773kg3,909lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
77.0s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
42.0s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,275mm168in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,535mm60in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,523mm60in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance-
155mm6in
Trunk volume
421L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,260L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
44L
CO2 emissions-
160g/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 200Mazda CX-3 Facelift 2018 2.0 SKYACTIV-GPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200: Power / Torque
  • Mazda CX-3 Facelift 2018 2.0 SKYACTIV-G: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2005,300 rpm1,250-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G6,000 rpm2,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.0 s
-
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
156 hp
116 kW
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 has 6 hp more than Mazda CX-3 Facelift 2018 2.0 SKYACTIV-G.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda CX-3 Facelift 2018 2.0 SKYACTIV-G and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
207 Nm
153 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 200
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
1,310 kg
2,888 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 200
215 km/h
134 mph
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
200 km/h
124 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 2008.1 s
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 and Mazda CX-3 Facelift 2018 2.0 SKYACTIV-G: 0.7 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 200
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 and Mazda CX-3 Facelift 2018 2.0 SKYACTIV-G: 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 (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 200
862 km
536 mi
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
629 km
391 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
156 hp
116 kW
8.1 s
215 km/h
134 mph
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
200 km/h
124 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 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,275 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,535 mm
60.4 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 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 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 200
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.1 s
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
8.8 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 (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
207 Nm
153 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,275 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,535 mm
60.4 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
629 km
391 mi
CO2 score
-
160 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 200Mazda CX-3 Facelift 2018 2.0 SKYACTIV-G
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 43 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 233 km (145 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 71 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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