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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 SvsMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500

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 GLS (X166)

GLS 500

456 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019

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
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    248 hp/t
    185 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500

  • Most powerful
    456 hp
    340 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    885 km
    550 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 SMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Power
421hp314kW
456hp340kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.2s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
12.8s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
248hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
510km317mi
Calculated
885km550mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,436mm175in
5,130mm202in
Width
1,849mm73in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,590mm63in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,593mm63in
1,675mm66in
Trunk volume
435L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
100L
CO2 emissions-
264g/km

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 GLS (X166) GLS 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500: 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 5005,250-5,500 rpm1,800-4,000 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
19.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
171 km/h
106 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
456 hp
340 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 has 35 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500: 35 hp (26 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
700 Nm
516 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
2,370 kg
5,225 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
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 (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 5005.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500: 1.0 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500: 1.3 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
885 km
550 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
456 hp
340 kW
5.3 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 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 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 (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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.3 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 SMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Power
421 hp
314 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
510 km
317 mi
885 km
550 mi
CO2 score
-
264 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 SMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 675 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 56 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Has 375 km (233 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 245 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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