Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017
Car comparison
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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GLB 220d
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d
- Most powerful190 hp142 kW
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Largest trunk570 L
- Best overall score63/100
- Best performance score51/100
- Best economy score92/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.6 s
- Fastest top speed225 km/h140 mph
- Lightest1,450 kg3,197 lb
- Best power-to-weight127 hp/t95 kW/t7.9 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200 | Mercedes-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 200: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200 | 5,500 rpm | 1,200-1,400 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d | 3,800 rpm | 1,600-2,400 rpm | 4,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200 | Mercedes-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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200 | 7.6 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d | 7.6 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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| Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200 | Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.63 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 15.49 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 825 L218 US gal181 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,444 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
Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d
- Has 6 hp more
- Has 100 Nm more
- Has 149 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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