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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45vsMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

AMG GLA 45

381 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2015-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247)

GLA 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    252 hp/t
    188 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    757 km
    470 mi
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
Power
381hp284kW
224hp167kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,125kg4,685lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
45.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
757km470mi
Calculated
718km446mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,445mm175in
4,410mm174in
Width
1,805mm71in
1,834mm72in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,611mm63in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,729mm107in
Front track-
1,605mm63in
Rear track-
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
421L
435L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,430L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 2505,800 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
25.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
224 hp
167 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 has 157 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45: 157 hp (117 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
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 (X156)AMG GLA 45
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
1,525 kg
3,362 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)AMG GLA 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
240 km/h
149 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)AMG GLA 454.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 2506.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250: 2.3 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 (X156)AMG GLA 45
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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)AMG GLA 45
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
757 km
470 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
718 km
446 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
381 hp
284 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.7 s
240 km/h
149 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)AMG GLA 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 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)AMG GLA 45
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.7 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 (X156)AMG GLA 45
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250
Power
381 hp
284 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,611 mm
63.4 in
Range score
757 km
470 mi
718 km
446 mi
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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) AMG GLA 45Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

  • Has 157 hp more
  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 2.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 105 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 38 km (24 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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