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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8

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 580 V8

489 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • 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 economy score
    87/100

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8

  • Most powerful
    489 hp
    365 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    900 km
    559 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
Power
381hp284kW
489hp365kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
2,470kg5,445lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
757km470mi
Calculated
900km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
3,982cc243cu 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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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8-2,000-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
19.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
118 mph
170 km/h
106 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 580 V8
489 hp
365 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8 has 108 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8: 108 hp (81 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 580 V8
700 Nm
516 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 580 V8
2,470 kg
5,445 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 580 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 580 V85.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8: 0.9 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 580 V8
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8: 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)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 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 580 V8
900 km
559 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 580 V8
489 hp
365 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 580 V8
Power
489 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 580 V8
Power
489 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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 580 V8
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
5.3 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 580 V8
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
489 hp
365 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
2,470 kg
5,445 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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
900 km
559 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
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 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 (X156) Facelift 2017 AMG GLA 45Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 960 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 54 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 66 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8

  • Has 108 hp more
  • Has 225 Nm more
  • Has 143 km (89 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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