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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023 GLA 250vsMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 250

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023

GLA 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247)

GLB 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 250

  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    743 km
    462 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 250
Power
224hp167kW
224hp167kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
2,195kg4,839lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
79.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
26.9s
Calculated
27.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
630km391mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,412mm174in
4,634mm182in
Width
1,834mm72in
1,834mm72in
Height
1,616mm64in
1,658mm65in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,829mm111in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
135mm5in
Trunk volume
425L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,420L
1,800L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
52L
CO2 emissions-
159g/km

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 GLB (X247) GLB 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 2505,500 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.9 s
27.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
157 km/h
97 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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 250
224 hp
167 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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 250
1,535 kg
3,384 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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 250
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 250: 0.3 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 (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 250
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250: 1.1 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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 250
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 250
630 km
391 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 250
743 km
462 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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 250
224 hp
167 kW
7.1 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 (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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 250
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.1 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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 250
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
Range score
630 km
391 mi
743 km
462 mi
CO2 score
-
159 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 250Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 250
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 250

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 113 km (70 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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