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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dvsMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2015-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247)

GLA 250e

160 hp1332 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • 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 economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250e
Power
177hp132kW
160hp119kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,295kg5,060lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
1.8L/100 km130.7mpg US156.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
147Nm/t98lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,944km1,208mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
4,410mm174in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,834mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,611mm63in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,583mm62in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
421L
385L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,385L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
35L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250ePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250e5,500 rpm1,620 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
36.0 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250e
160 hp
119 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d has 17 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 220d: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250e
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250e
1,700 kg
3,748 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 (X156)GLA 220d
223 km/h
139 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250e
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d 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 220d: 0.6 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 (X156)GLA 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250e
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d: 2.6 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 (X156)GLA 220d
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250e
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
1,136 km
706 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250e
1,944 km
1,208 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.7 s
223 km/h
139 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250e
160 hp
119 kW
7.1 s
220 km/h
137 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 (X156)GLA 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 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
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

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 (X156)GLA 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
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-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d 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 (X156)GLA 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250e
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 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 (X156)GLA 220d
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250e
Power
177 hp
132 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,944 km
1,208 mi
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK1.8 L/100 km130.7 mpg US156.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km3.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi5.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal270 L71 US gal59 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year472.50 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e

  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 808 km (502 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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