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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 450

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

AMG GLA 45

381 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)

GLS 450

367 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    252 hp/t
    188 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
Power
381hp284kW
367hp274kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
2,385kg5,258lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
3,230kg7,121lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
44.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
91.5s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
757km470mi
Calculated
957km595mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
4,455mm175in
5,207mm205in
Width
1,804mm71in
2,030mm80in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,838mm72in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
3,135mm123in
Front track-
1,669mm66in
Rear track-
1,692mm67in
Ground clearance-
215mm8in
Trunk volume
421L
355L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
2,400L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
56L
90L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
26.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
118 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 450 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
2,385 kg
5,258 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)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
246 km/h
153 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)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 454.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 4506.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 450: 1.8 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)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 450: 2.0 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)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
757 km
470 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
957 km
595 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
381 hp
284 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
367 hp
274 kW
6.2 s
246 km/h
153 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)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,455 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,207 mm
205.0 in
Height
1,838 mm
72.4 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)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45 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)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.2 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 (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
2,385 kg
5,258 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,455 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,207 mm
205.0 in
Height
1,838 mm
72.4 in
Range score
757 km
470 mi
957 km
595 mi
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 450
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 875 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 98 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 66 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 450

  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Has 201 km (125 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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