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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 250vsMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023 GLA 220d

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 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023

GLA 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220d
Power
211hp157kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
68.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
79.4s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
37.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
823km511mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,950cc119cu 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
427L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,422L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
51L

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 250Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,600 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
37.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220d
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220d
400 Nm
295 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 250
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220d
1,650 kg
3,638 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 250
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220d
219 km/h
136 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2506.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 220d: 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 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

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 250
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
806 km
501 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220d
823 km
511 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.7 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
219 km/h
136 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 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 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.5 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 250
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 220d
Power
211 hp
157 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,412 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,616 mm
63.6 in
Range score
806 km
501 mi
823 km
511 mi
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 220d
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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