Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 350 BlueTEC

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • 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 practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
211hp157kW
258hp192kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
74.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
123.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
51.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
1,282km797mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
5,120mm202in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,675mm66in
Trunk volume
421L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
50L
100L
CO2 emissions-
205g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
51.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 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 250
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC has 47 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
2,380 kg
5,247 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 250
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
220 km/h
137 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 2507.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC7.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 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)GLA 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 1.7 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-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
820 km
509 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
1,282 km
797 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW
7.9 s
220 km/h
137 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
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

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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
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-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 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 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.9 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 250
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
211 hp
157 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
820 km
509 mi
1,282 km
797 mi
CO2 score
-
205 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 250Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Is 1,000 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Has 462 km (287 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 259 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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