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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 200vsSeat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO

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

156 hp1595 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
VS

Seat Arona

1.5 TSI EVO

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200

  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,149 kg
    2,533 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,149kg2,533lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
70.7s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
42.0s
Calculated
55.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
784km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,138mm163in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,552mm61in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,566mm101in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,503mm59in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,486mm59in
Ground clearance-
190mm7in
Trunk volume
421L
400L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,280L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L
CO2 emissions-
115g/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 200Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVOPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200: Power / Torque
  • Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2005,300 rpm1,250-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.0 s
55.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
156 hp
116 kW
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 has 6 hp more than Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200: 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
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
250 Nm
184 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
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
1,149 kg
2,533 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
215 km/h
134 mph
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
205 km/h
127 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)Facelift 2017GLA 2008.1 s
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO8.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 has more power, Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200: 0.1 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)Facelift 2017GLA 200
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200: 0.7 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)Facelift 2017GLA 200
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
862 km
536 mi
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
784 km
487 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
156 hp
116 kW
8.1 s
215 km/h
134 mph
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
150 hp
112 kW
8.0 s
205 km/h
127 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
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,138 mm
162.9 in
Height
1,552 mm
61.1 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)Facelift 2017GLA 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO 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)Facelift 2017GLA 200
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.1 s
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.0 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)Facelift 2017GLA 200
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200SeatArona1.5 TSI EVO
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,149 kg
2,533 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
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
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,138 mm
162.9 in
Height
1,552 mm
61.1 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
784 km
487 mi
CO2 score
-
115 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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) Facelift 2017 GLA 200Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 78 km (48 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 21 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Seat Arona 1.5 TSI EVO

  • Is 211 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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