Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDIvsMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023 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 220 CDI

170 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023

GLA 250e

163 hp1332 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    112 hp/t
    83 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDIMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e
Power
170hp127kW
163hp122kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
81.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
81.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
43.5s
Calculated
49.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
1.4L/100 km168mpg US201.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,098km682mi
Calculated
2,500km1,553mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
4,412mm174in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,834mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,609mm63in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,583mm62in
Ground clearance
148mm6in
-
Trunk volume
421L
385L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,385L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
35L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDIMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250ePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250e: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e5,500 rpm2,000-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDIMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.5 s
49.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e
163 hp
122 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250e and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e
1,725 kg
3,803 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 220 CDI
215 km/h
134 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI8.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e7.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250e is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250e and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: 0.4 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 220 CDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e
1.4 L/100 km
168.0 mpg US
201.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250e and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: 3.7 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 220 CDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 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 220 CDI
1,098 km
682 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e
2,500 km
1,553 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
215 km/h
134 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e
163 hp
122 kW
7.9 s
210 km/h
130 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 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,412 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,609 mm
63.3 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 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
1.4 L/100 km
168.0 mpg US
201.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI 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 220 CDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e
1.4 L/100 km
168.0 mpg US
201.8 mpg UK
7.9 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 220 CDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
1.4 L/100 km
168.0 mpg US
201.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDIMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e
Power
170 hp
127 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
1.4 L/100 km
168.0 mpg US
201.8 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
4,412 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,609 mm
63.3 in
Range score
1,098 km
682 mi
2,500 km
1,553 mi
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDIMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250e
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK1.4 L/100 km168 mpg US201.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km2.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi3.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal210 L55 US gal46 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year367.50 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 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) Facelift 2023 GLA 250e

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1,402 km (871 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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