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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Facelift 2023 GLA 250evsSeat Arona · Facelift 2021 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) · Facelift 2023

GLA 250e

163 hp1332 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present
VS

Seat Arona · Facelift 2021

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2021-2025

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    1.4 L/100 km
    168.0 mpg US
    201.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    2,500 km
    1,553 mi
  • Best economy score
    100/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,193 kg
    2,630 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250eSeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
Power
163hp122kW
150hp112kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,193kg2,630lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
81.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
74.8s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
49.9s
Calculated
46.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
1.4L/100 km168mpg US201.8mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
2,500km1,553mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,412mm174in
4,153mm164in
Width
1,834mm72in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,609mm63in
1,552mm61in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,566mm101in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,495mm59in
Trunk volume
385L
400L
Max trunk volume
1,385L
1,280L
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) Facelift 2023 GLA 250eSeat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250e: Power / Torque
  • Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e5,500 rpm2,000-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250eSeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
49.9 s
46.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 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 250e
163 hp
122 kW
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250e has 13 hp more than Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250e: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 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)Facelift 2023GLA 250e
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
1,193 kg
2,630 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 250e
210 km/h
130 mph
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
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 (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e7.9 s
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250e and Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI: 0.3 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 250e
1.4 L/100 km
168.0 mpg US
201.8 mpg UK
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250e and Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI: 3.6 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 (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 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 250e
2,500 km
1,553 mi
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
800 km
497 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250e
163 hp
122 kW
7.9 s
210 km/h
130 mph
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 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 (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
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,153 mm
163.5 in
Height
1,552 mm
61.1 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 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
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI 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 250e
1.4 L/100 km
168.0 mpg US
201.8 mpg UK
7.9 s
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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)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
SeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (H247)Facelift 2023GLA 250eSeatAronaFacelift 20211.5 TSI
Power
163 hp
122 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,193 kg
2,630 lb
Fuel consumption
1.4 L/100 km
168.0 mpg US
201.8 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,153 mm
163.5 in
Height
1,552 mm
61.1 in
Range score
2,500 km
1,553 mi
800 km
497 mi
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 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) Facelift 2023 GLA 250eSeat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI
Consumption1.4 L/100 km168 mpg US201.8 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km2.45 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi3.94 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used210 L55 US gal46 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost367.50 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Facelift 2023 GLA 250e

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1,700 km (1,056 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

Seat Arona Facelift 2021 1.5 TSI

  • Is 532 kg lighter
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 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

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