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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 200vsMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023 GLA 200

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 200

156 hp1595 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023

GLA 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200
Power
156hp116kW
163hp122kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
42.0s
Calculated
54.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
589km366mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,412mm174in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,834mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,616mm64in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
421L
425L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,420L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
43L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2005,300 rpm1,250-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 2005,500 rpm2,000-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.0 s
54.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200
1,495 kg
3,296 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 (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
215 km/h
134 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200: 0.8 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 (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200: 1.5 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 (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
156 hp
116 kW
8.1 s
215 km/h
134 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200
163 hp
122 kW
8.9 s
210 km/h
130 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 (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,412 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,616 mm
63.6 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 (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 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 (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.9 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 (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,412 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,616 mm
63.6 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
589 km
366 mi
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 200
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 273 km (170 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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