Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250evsVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

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

Volkswagen T-Cross

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023

Comparison overview

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    160 hp
    119 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • 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 overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,249 kg
    2,754 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250eVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
160hp119kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,249kg2,754lb
Gross weight
2,295kg5,060lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
36.0s
Calculated
47.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
1.8L/100 km130.7mpg US156.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
147Nm/t98lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,944km1,208mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,410mm174in
4,235mm167in
Width
1,834mm72in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,611mm63in
1,584mm62in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,551mm100in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,512mm60in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
Trunk volume
385L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,385L
1,281L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
35L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250eVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250e5,500 rpm1,620 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI5,500 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250eVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.0 s
47.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
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
10.4 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
144 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e has 10 hp more than Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e: 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
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 (H247)GLA 250e
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
1,249 kg
2,754 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e and Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI: 1.1 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)GLA 250e
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e and Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI: 3.4 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
769 km
478 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,235 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,584 mm
62.4 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)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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.2 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)GLA 250eVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
160 hp
119 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,249 kg
2,754 lb
Fuel consumption
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,235 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,584 mm
62.4 in
Range score
1,944 km
1,208 mi
769 km
478 mi
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250eVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI
Consumption1.8 L/100 km130.7 mpg US156.9 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km3.15 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi5.07 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used270 L71 US gal59 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost472.50 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) GLA 250e

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1,175 km (730 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

  • Is 451 kg lighter
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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