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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 SvsMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2026 GLS 450

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 (X167) · Facelift 2026

GLS 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2026-present

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
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 SMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
Power
421hp314kW
381hp284kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
2,505kg5,523lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
3,390kg7,474lb
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
88.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
12.8s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
248hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
510km317mi
Calculated
826km513mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,999cc183cu 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 45 SMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450: 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 (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 4505,000-6,100 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 SMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
165 km/h
103 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 (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
381 hp
284 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S has 40 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S: 40 hp (30 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 (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
560 Nm
413 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 (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
2,505 kg
5,523 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 (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 S4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 4505.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450: 1.3 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-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 AMG GLA 45 S and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450: 0.9 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 (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
152 hp/t
113 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-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
826 km
513 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 (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
381 hp
284 kW
5.6 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 (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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 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 (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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 (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.6 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-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023AMG GLA 45 SMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
Power
421 hp
314 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
5.6 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
2,505 kg
5,523 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
510 km
317 mi
826 km
513 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Is 810 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 96 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 316 km (196 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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