Car comparison

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSIvsMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 200d

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

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Volkswagen T-Cross

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247)

GLA 200d

150 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph Unrestricted
    200 km/h
    124 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,249 kg
    2,754 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 200d

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    896 km
    557 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSIMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 200d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,249kg2,754lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
83.2s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
47.7s
Calculated
55.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
97hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
896km557mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,235mm167in
4,410mm174in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,834mm72in
Height
1,584mm62in
1,611mm63in
Wheelbase
2,551mm100in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
455L
425L
Max trunk volume
1,281L
1,420L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
43L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSIMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 200dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI5,500 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 200d3,400-4,440 rpm1,400-3,200 rpm4,690 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSIMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
47.7 s
55.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 200d
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 200d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
1,249 kg
2,754 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 200d
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 200d
208 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI8.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 200d8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 200d: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 200d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 200d
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
769 km
478 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 200d
896 km
557 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 200d
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
208 km/h
129 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,235 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,584 mm
62.4 in
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,611 mm
63.4 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 200d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.6 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 200d
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSIMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,249 kg
2,754 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,235 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,584 mm
62.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,611 mm
63.4 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
896 km
557 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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
VehicleVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSIMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 200d
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

  • Is 291 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 200d

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 127 km (79 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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