Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200vsMazda CX-3 2.0i

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 200

156 hp1595 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2013-2017
VS

Mazda CX-3

2.0i

150 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200

  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    847 km
    527 mi
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    43/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Mazda CX-3 2.0i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,235 kg
    2,723 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200MazdaCX-32.0i
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
204Nm150lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,235kg2,723lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
85.1s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
45.8s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
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-
150g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200Mazda CX-3 2.0iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200: Power / Torque
  • Mazda CX-3 2.0i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 2005,300 rpm1,250-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
MazdaCX-32.0i6,000 rpm2,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200MazdaCX-32.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.8 s
-
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
156 hp
116 kW
MazdaCX-32.0i
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200 has 6 hp more than Mazda CX-3 2.0i.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda CX-3 2.0i and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) 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)GLA 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
MazdaCX-32.0i
204 Nm
150 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
MazdaCX-32.0i
1,235 kg
2,723 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)GLA 200
215 km/h
134 mph
MazdaCX-32.0i
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)GLA 2008.9 s
MazdaCX-32.0i8.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200 has more power, Mazda CX-3 2.0i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mazda CX-3 2.0i and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200: 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MazdaCX-32.0i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200 and Mazda CX-3 2.0i: 0.5 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)GLA 200
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
MazdaCX-32.0i
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
847 km
527 mi
MazdaCX-32.0i
688 km
427 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
156 hp
116 kW
8.9 s
215 km/h
134 mph
MazdaCX-32.0i
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 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)GLA 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
MazdaCX-32.0i
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 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)GLA 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MazdaCX-32.0i
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) 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)GLA 200
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.9 s
MazdaCX-32.0i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.7 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)GLA 200
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MazdaCX-32.0i
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200MazdaCX-32.0i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
204 Nm
150 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 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
847 km
527 mi
688 km
427 mi
CO2 score
-
150 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200Mazda CX-3 2.0i
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 46 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 160 km (99 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 71 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

Mazda CX-3 2.0i

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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