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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 200vsMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247)

GLB 220d

190 hp1951 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
77.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
33.7s
Calculated
38.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,091km678mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,951cc119cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,634mm182in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,834mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,662mm65in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,829mm111in
Front track-
1,605mm63in
Rear track-
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
421L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,805L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
60L
CO2 emissions-
146g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2005,500 rpm1,200-1,400 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.7 s
38.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
1,660 kg
3,660 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)Facelift 2017GLA 200
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
217 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)Facelift 2017GLA 200
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
217 km/h
135 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)Facelift 2017GLA 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,662 mm
65.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,662 mm
65.4 in
Range score
-
1,091 km
678 mi
CO2 score
-
146 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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