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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023 GLA 250vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2023 GLS 350d

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 GLS (X167) · Facelift 2023

GLS 350d

313 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2023-2026

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 350d
Power
224hp167kW
313hp233kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
2,540kg5,600lb
Gross weight
2,195kg4,839lb
3,300kg7,275lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
79.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
103.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
26.9s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
630km391mi
Calculated
989km615mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,989cc182cu in
Length
4,412mm174in
5,209mm205in
Width
1,834mm72in
1,956mm77in
Height
1,616mm64in
1,928mm76in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
3,135mm123in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,669mm66in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,692mm67in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
290mm11in
Trunk volume
425L
355L
Max trunk volume
1,420L
2,400L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
51L
90L

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 GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 350d: 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-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 350d3,600-4,800 rpm1,350-3,200 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 350d
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
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.9 s
31.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 350d has 89 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 350d: 89 hp (66 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-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 350d
650 Nm
479 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-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 350d
2,540 kg
5,600 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-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 350d
238 km/h
148 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 GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 350d and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250: 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 250
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 350d
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 350d: 1.0 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 250
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 350d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 350d
313 hp
233 kW
6.7 s
238 km/h
148 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-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 350d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,209 mm
205.1 in
Height
1,928 mm
75.9 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-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 350d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 350d 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-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 350d
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 (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-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 350d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 350d
Power
224 hp
167 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
2,540 kg
5,600 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,209 mm
205.1 in
Height
1,928 mm
75.9 in
Range score
630 km
391 mi
989 km
615 mi
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 350d
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250

  • Is 920 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 350d

  • Has 89 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 359 km (223 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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