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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45vsMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

AMG GLA 45

381 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023

AMG GLA 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 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
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    757 km
    470 mi
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
Power
381hp284kW
306hp228kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
62.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
757km470mi
Calculated
554km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,455mm175in
4,436mm175in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,590mm63in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,729mm107in
Front track-
1,615mm64in
Rear track-
1,593mm63in
Trunk volume
421L
435L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,430L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 356,100 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
17.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
118 mph
176 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45 has 75 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
1,675 kg
3,693 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)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 454.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 355.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35: 0.8 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)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35: 1.8 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)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
757 km
470 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
554 km
344 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
381 hp
284 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
306 hp
228 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)Facelift 2017AMG 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
4,455 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,436 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 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)Facelift 2017AMG 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-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 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)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
5.2 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)Facelift 2017AMG 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-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
Power
381 hp
284 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,455 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,436 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 in
Range score
757 km
470 mi
554 km
344 mi
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 70 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 202 km (126 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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