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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023 GLA 250vsVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) · Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI

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

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) · Facelift 2023

3.0 V6 TDI

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2023-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    938 km
    583 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Power
224hp167kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
2,118kg4,669lb
Gross weight
2,195kg4,839lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
79.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
97.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
26.9s
Calculated
41.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
630km391mi
Calculated
938km583mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,412mm174in
4,878mm192in
Width
1,834mm72in
1,984mm78in
Height
1,616mm64in
1,712mm67in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,904mm114in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,671mm66in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,688mm66in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
Trunk volume
425L
810L
Max trunk volume
1,420L
1,800L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
75L

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 250Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI: 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI-1,500-3,000 rpm3,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.9 s
41.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
145 km/h
90 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
231 hp
172 kW

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI has 7 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 Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI: 7 hp (5 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
500 Nm
369 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
2,118 kg
4,669 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
222 km/h
138 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI7.7 s

Although Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250 and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI: 0.9 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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 (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
938 km
583 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
7.7 s
222 km/h
138 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,712 mm
67.4 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 (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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.7 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Power
224 hp
167 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
2,118 kg
4,669 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,712 mm
67.4 in
Range score
630 km
391 mi
938 km
583 mi
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250

  • Is 498 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 308 km (191 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 385 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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