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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45vsMercedes-Benz M-class (W164) 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

360 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2014-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164)

ML 500 V8

388 hp4966 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2008

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 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
    238 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    747 km
    464 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 500 V8
Power
360hp268kW
388hp289kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,830kg6,239lb
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
50.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
92.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t132kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
747km464mi
Calculated
725km451mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
4,966cc303cu in
Length
4,445mm175in
4,788mm189in
Width
1,805mm71in
1,911mm75in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,915mm115in
Front track-
1,627mm64in
Rear track-
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
421L
551L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
2,050L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
95L
CO2 emissions-
311g/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 (W164) ML 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) 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 (W164)ML 500 V86,000 rpm2,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
22.6 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
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
360 hp
268 kW
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 500 V8 has 28 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 (W164) ML 500 V8: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 500 V8
530 Nm
391 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 (W164)ML 500 V8
2,185 kg
4,817 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 (W164)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 454.8 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 500 V85.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) 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 (W164) ML 500 V8: 1.0 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
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 500 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 500 V8: 5.6 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)AMG GLA 45
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 500 V8
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 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
747 km
464 mi
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 500 V8
725 km
451 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
360 hp
268 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.8 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
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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 (W164)ML 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
551 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,788 mm
188.5 in
Height
1,840 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)AMG GLA 45
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 500 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
5.8 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
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 500 V8
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 500 V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.8 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
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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
551 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,788 mm
188.5 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Range score
747 km
464 mi
725 km
451 mi
CO2 score
-
311 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
551 L
19.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 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 M-class (W164) ML 500 V8
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

  • Is 675 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 61 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 500 V8

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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