Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250evsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247)

GLA 250e

160 hp1332 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 220 CDI

170 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    1.8 L/100 km
    130.7 mpg US
    156.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,944 km
    1,208 mi
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250eMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Power
160hp119kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,295kg5,060lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
77.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
79.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
36.0s
Calculated
42.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
1.8L/100 km130.7mpg US156.9mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
147Nm/t98lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,944km1,208mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,410mm174in
4,417mm174in
Width
1,834mm72in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,611mm63in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,560mm61in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
Trunk volume
385L
421L
Max trunk volume
1,385L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
35L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250eMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250e5,500 rpm1,620 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250eMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.0 s
42.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 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)GLA 250e
160 hp
119 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250e
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
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)GLA 250e
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
1,460 kg
3,219 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)GLA 250e
220 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
215 km/h
134 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)GLA 250e7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI8.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: 1.2 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)GLA 250e
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: 2.8 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)GLA 250e
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250e
1,944 km
1,208 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
1,087 km
675 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250e
160 hp
119 kW
7.1 s
220 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
215 km/h
134 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)GLA 250e
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,611 mm
63.4 in
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 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)GLA 250e
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e 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)GLA 250e
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.3 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)GLA 250e
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250eMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Power
160 hp
119 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,611 mm
63.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
1,944 km
1,208 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 (H247) GLA 250eMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI
Consumption1.8 L/100 km130.7 mpg US156.9 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km3.15 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi5.07 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used270 L71 US gal59 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost472.50 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e

  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 857 km (533 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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