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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2026 GLS 450d

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

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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 2026

GLS 450d

367 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450d

  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,059 km
    658 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

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
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450d
Power
306hp228kW
367hp274kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
3,485kg7,683lb
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
93.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
554km344mi
Calculated
1,059km658mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,989cc182cu in
Length
4,436mm175in
5,217mm205in
Width
1,849mm73in
1,956mm77in
Height
1,590mm63in
1,823mm72in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
3,135mm123in
Front track
1,615mm64in
-
Rear track
1,593mm63in
-
Ground clearance-
215mm8in
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 2026 GLS 450dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450d: 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 2026GLS 450d4,000 rpm1,350-2,800 rpm4,250 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 2026GLS 450d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
22.5 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
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
110 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450d has 61 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 2026 GLS 450d: 61 hp (45 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 2026GLS 450d
2,590 kg
5,710 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 2026GLS 450d
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 2026 GLS 450d 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 2026 GLS 450d: 0.5 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 2026GLS 450d
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450d and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35: 0.7 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 (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450d
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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 2026GLS 450d
367 hp
274 kW
5.7 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 2026GLS 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
5,217 mm
205.4 in
Height
1,823 mm
71.8 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 (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 2026GLS 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450d 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 2026GLS 450d
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.7 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 (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 2026GLS 450d
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 35Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.7 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
2,590 kg
5,710 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
5,217 mm
205.4 in
Height
1,823 mm
71.8 in
Range score
554 km
344 mi
1,059 km
658 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
142 hp/t
106 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 (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 35Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450d
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 915 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 41 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
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450d

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 350 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 504 km (313 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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