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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dvsMazda 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 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2015-2017
VS

Mazda CX-5 · Facelift 2015

2.2d

175 hp2191 ccDieselAWDManualTwin-turboSUV2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,120 km
    696 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d

  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    503 L
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dMazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
Power
177hp132kW
175hp130kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
76.4s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
88.6s99% target: 205 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
38.0s
Calculated
61.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,120km696mi
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
56L
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 220dMazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d: 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 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,000 rpm4,050 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 220dMazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.0 s
61.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 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 220d
177 hp
132 kW
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
175 hp
130 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d has 2 hp more than Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
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 220d
1,520 kg
3,351 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 220d
218 km/h
135 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 220d7.7 s
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d and Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d: 1.1 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 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
MazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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)GLA 220d
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 220d
1,120 km
696 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 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.7 s
218 km/h
135 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 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 220d 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 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.7 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 220d
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 220dMazdaCX-5Facelift 20152.2d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
175 hp
130 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
1,120 km
696 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dMazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mazda CX-5 Facelift 2015 2.2d

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 82 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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