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

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 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    848 km
    527 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
224hp167kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,195kg4,839lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
79.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
26.9s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
630km391mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
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Trunk volume
425L
421L
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 250Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 2505,500-6,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.9 s
27.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250
224 hp
167 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 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 (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
1,430 kg
3,153 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 250
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
230 km/h
143 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 2506.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2506.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 250: 0.2 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 250
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250: 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 (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
148 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 (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250
630 km
391 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
848 km
527 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.8 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.6 s
230 km/h
143 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 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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

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 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
630 km
391 mi
848 km
527 mi
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 250Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 219 km (136 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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