Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45vsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 250

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

AMG GLA 45

381 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2015-2017
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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) 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
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    252 hp/t
    188 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
381hp284kW
211hp157kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
45.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
757km470mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,445mm175in
4,424mm174in
Width
1,805mm71in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,699mm106in
Front track-
1,569mm62in
Rear track-
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
421L
421L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 has 170 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45: 170 hp (127 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
1,385 kg
3,053 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)AMG GLA 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
235 km/h
146 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)AMG GLA 454.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2506.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250: 2.2 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)AMG GLA 45
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45: 1.4 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 (X156)AMG GLA 45
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
757 km
470 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
381 hp
284 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.6 s
235 km/h
146 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)AMG 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
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 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)AMG 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-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) 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)AMG GLA 45
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.6 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)AMG 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-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
381 hp
284 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
757 km
470 mi
833 km
518 mi
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

  • Has 170 hp more
  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 100 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 77 km (48 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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