Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

AMG GLA 45

381 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2015-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    252 hp/t
    188 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
381hp284kW
333hp248kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
45.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
112.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
757km470mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,445mm175in
5,120mm202in
Width
1,805mm71in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
3,075mm121in
Front track-
1,655mm65in
Rear track-
1,675mm66in
Trunk volume
421L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
56L
100L
CO2 emissions-
225g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
32.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 has 48 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
2,360 kg
5,203 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)AMG GLA 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
240 km/h
149 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)AMG GLA 454.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 4006.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 2.3 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)AMG GLA 45
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 2.2 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)AMG GLA 45
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
757 km
470 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
1,042 km
647 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
381 hp
284 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW
6.7 s
240 km/h
149 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)AMG GLA 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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)AMG GLA 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 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)AMG GLA 45
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.7 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)AMG GLA 45
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
381 hp
284 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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
757 km
470 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
CO2 score
-
225 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Is 850 kg lighter
  • Is 2.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 111 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Has 285 km (177 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 259 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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