Car comparison

Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6vsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

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

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Porsche Macan I (95B)

Turbo 3.6 V6

400 hp3604 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2014-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

AMG GLA 45

381 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • 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

Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    815 km
    507 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
Power
400hp298kW
381hp284kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,925kg4,244lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
45.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
315Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
815km507mi
Calculated
757km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,604cc220cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,699mm185in
4,445mm175in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,805mm71in
Height
1,624mm64in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,655mm65in
-
Rear track
1,651mm65in
-
Trunk volume
500L
421L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
56L
CO2 emissions
216g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45PowerTorque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V66,000 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
13.9 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6
400 hp
298 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
381 hp
284 kW

Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 has 19 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 and Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
1,510 kg
3,329 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6
266 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V64.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 454.4 s

Although Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6 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 Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 and Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6: 1.8 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6
815 km
507 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
757 km
470 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6
400 hp
298 kW
4.8 s
266 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
381 hp
284 kW
4.4 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 in
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

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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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-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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.4 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheMacan I (95B)Turbo 3.6 V6Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
Power
400 hp
298 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.4 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 in
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
Range score
815 km
507 mi
757 km
470 mi
CO2 score
216 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 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
VehiclePorsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Macan I (95B) Turbo 3.6 V6

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 79 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

  • Is 415 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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