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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 SvsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 250

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 45 S

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    421 hp
    314 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    248 hp/t
    185 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 SMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
421hp314kW
211hp157kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
50.2s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
12.8s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
248hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
510km317mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,436mm175in
4,424mm174in
Width
1,849mm73in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,590mm63in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,593mm63in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
435L
421L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
50L

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 45 SMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S6,750 rpm5,000-5,250 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 SMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S has 210 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S: 210 hp (157 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
350 Nm
258 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 45 S
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
1,385 kg
3,053 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 45 S
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2506.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250: 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 (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S: 4.0 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 45 S
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S
510 km
317 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.6 s
235 km/h
146 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 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 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 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S 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 45 S
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.6 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 45 S
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 SMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
421 hp
314 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
510 km
317 mi
833 km
518 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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 (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 SMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S

  • Has 210 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 2.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 96 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 14 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 323 km (201 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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