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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45vsMercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8

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
VS

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166)

ML 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015

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
  • 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
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8

  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    809 km
    503 mi
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
Power
381hp284kW
408hp304kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
2,235kg4,927lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,950kg6,504lb
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
45.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
87.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
757km470mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,445mm175in
4,804mm189in
Width
1,805mm71in
1,926mm76in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,796mm71in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,915mm115in
Front track-
1,648mm65in
Rear track-
1,663mm65in
Trunk volume
421L
690L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
2,010L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
93L
CO2 emissions-
269g/km

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 M-class (W166) ML 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8: 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-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
166 km/h
103 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-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8: 27 hp (20 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-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
600 Nm
443 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-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
2,235 kg
4,927 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-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 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)AMG GLA 454.4 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V85.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8: 1.2 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-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8: 4.1 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-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
809 km
503 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-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
5.6 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)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-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 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-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.6 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-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.6 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
2,235 kg
4,927 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 in
Range score
757 km
470 mi
809 km
503 mi
CO2 score
-
269 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 M-class (W166) ML 500 V8
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

  • Is 725 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 70 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Has 52 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 269 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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