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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45vsPorsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6

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

Porsche Macan I (95B)

GTS 3.0 V6

360 hp2997 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2015-2018

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
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • 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 45PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
Power
360hp268kW
360hp268kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,550kg5,622lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
256 km/h
159 mph
To 99% top speed
50.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
747km464mi
Calculated
739km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,997cc183cu in
Length
4,445mm175in
4,692mm185in
Width
1,805mm71in
1,926mm76in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,609mm63in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,807mm111in
Front track-
1,650mm65in
Rear track-
1,658mm65in
Trunk volume
421L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
68L
CO2 emissions-
215g/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 45Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6: 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V66,000 rpm1,650-4,000 rpm6,700 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
256 km/h
159 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
173 km/h
107 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
360 hp
268 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
500 Nm
369 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
1,895 kg
4,178 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
256 km/h
159 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V65.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 and Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 and Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6: 1.7 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
739 km
459 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
360 hp
268 kW
5.2 s
256 km/h
159 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,609 mm
63.3 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
5.2 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,609 mm
63.3 in
Range score
747 km
464 mi
739 km
459 mi
CO2 score
-
215 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 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) AMG GLA 45Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

  • Is 385 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 79 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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