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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023 GLA 220vsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 220d

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023

GLA 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 220d

170 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    918 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    481 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
Power
190hp142kW
170hp127kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
79.2s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
77.5s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
38.8s
Calculated
38.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
630km391mi
Calculated
918km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,412mm174in
4,424mm174in
Width
1,834mm72in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,616mm64in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,560mm61in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
Trunk volume
425L
481L
Max trunk volume
1,420L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
56L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 220Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 220: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 2205,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.8 s
38.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 220 has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 220: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
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 2023GLA 220
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
1,520 kg
3,351 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 2023GLA 220
218 km/h
135 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
218 km/h
135 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 2023GLA 2207.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 220 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d: 0.1 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 2023GLA 220
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 220: 2.0 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 2023GLA 220
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220
630 km
391 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
918 km
570 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
218 km/h
135 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
170 hp
127 kW
7.7 s
218 km/h
135 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 2023GLA 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
481 L
17.0 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 2023GLA 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d 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 2023GLA 220
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.7 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 2023GLA 220
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
481 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
630 km
391 mi
918 km
570 mi
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
481 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 220Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 220

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 288 km (179 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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