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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2023 GLS 450

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023

AMG GLA 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present
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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2023

GLS 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2023-2026

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,675 kg
    3,693 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
Power
306hp228kW
381hp284kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
2,450kg5,401lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
3,220kg7,099lb
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
62.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
99.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
554km344mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
4,436mm175in
5,209mm205in
Width
1,849mm73in
1,956mm77in
Height
1,590mm63in
1,928mm76in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
3,135mm123in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,669mm66in
Rear track
1,593mm63in
1,692mm67in
Ground clearance-
290mm11in
Trunk volume
435L
355L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
2,400L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
51L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 356,100 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 4505,800-6,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
24.0 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
110 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450 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 GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
2,450 kg
5,401 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 (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
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

Although Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450: 0.9 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 (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450: 2.5 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 (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
306 hp
228 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
381 hp
284 kW
6.1 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,209 mm
205.1 in
Height
1,928 mm
75.9 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 (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-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35 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 (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
6.1 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
Power
306 hp
228 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
2,450 kg
5,401 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,209 mm
205.1 in
Height
1,928 mm
75.9 in
Range score
554 km
344 mi
769 km
478 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35

  • Is 775 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 215 km (134 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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