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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 200vsVolkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI

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

Volkswagen T-Roc I

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
77.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
68.6s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
33.7s
Calculated
36.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,078km670mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,234mm167in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,819mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,573mm62in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,593mm102in
Front track-
1,546mm61in
Rear track-
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume
421L
392L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,237L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
55L
CO2 emissions-
134g/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 200Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI: 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI-1,900-3,300 rpm3,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.7 s
36.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
151 km/h
94 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI 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 Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI: 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
1,480 kg
3,263 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200: 0.4 s.

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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
216 km/h
134 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
392 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,234 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
392 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,234 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 in
Range score
-
1,078 km
670 mi
CO2 score
-
134 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
392 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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