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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDIvsMazda CX-5 · Facelift 2015 2.2d

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 220 CDI

170 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2015
VS

Mazda CX-5 · Facelift 2015

2.2d

175 hp2191 ccDieselAWDManualTwin-turboSUV2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d

  • Most powerful
    175 hp
    130 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,115 km
    693 mi
  • Largest trunk
    503 L
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDIMazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
Power
170hp127kW
175hp130kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
79.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 205 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
42.7s
Calculated
61.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
1,115km693mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,191cc134cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
4,555mm179in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,710mm67in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,569mm62in
-
Rear track
1,560mm61in
-
Ground clearance-
210mm8in
Trunk volume
421L
503L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
58L
CO2 emissions-
136g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDIMazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: Power / Torque
  • Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d4,500 rpm2,000 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDIMazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.7 s
61.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
175 hp
130 kW

Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d has 5 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI and Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
1,480 kg
3,263 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 220 CDI
215 km/h
134 mph
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
207 km/h
129 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 220 CDI8.3 s
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d8.8 s

Although Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI and Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d: 0.5 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 220 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI and Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d: 0.6 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 220 CDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
1,087 km
675 mi
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
1,115 km
693 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
215 km/h
134 mph
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
175 hp
130 kW
8.8 s
207 km/h
129 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 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 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-5Facelift 20152.2d
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
503 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,555 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,710 mm
67.3 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 (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI 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 220 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.3 s
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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)GLA 220 CDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDIMazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
175 hp
130 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
503 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,555 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,710 mm
67.3 in
Range score
1,087 km
675 mi
1,115 km
693 mi
CO2 score
-
136 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
503 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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) GLA 220 CDIMazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 28 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 82 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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