Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTECvsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 350 BlueTEC

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 220 CDI

170 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,282 km
    797 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    112 hp/t
    83 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTECMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Power
258hp192kW
170hp127kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,380kg5,247lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
123.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
81.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
51.1s
Calculated
43.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,282km797mi
Calculated
1,098km682mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
5,120mm202in
4,417mm174in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,560mm61in
Ground clearance-
148mm6in
Trunk volume
680L
421L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
56L
CO2 emissions
205g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTECMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,200 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTECMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
51.1 s
43.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC has 88 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 88 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
1,520 kg
3,351 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
220 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: 0.4 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 2.7 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
1,282 km
797 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
1,098 km
682 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW
7.9 s
220 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
215 km/h
134 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
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

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-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTECMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Power
258 hp
192 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
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
Range score
1,282 km
797 mi
1,098 km
682 mi
CO2 score
205 g/km
-
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 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 GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTECMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 184 km (114 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 259 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

  • Is 860 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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