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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 200vsVolkswagen T-Roc I 1.5 TSI

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

Volkswagen T-Roc I

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2018-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen T-Roc I 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200VolkswagenT-Roc I1.5 TSI
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,330kg2,932lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,850kg4,079lb
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
75.0s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
42.0s
Calculated
58.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,234mm167in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,819mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,573mm62in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,590mm102in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,541mm61in
Ground clearance-
161mm6in
Trunk volume
421L
445L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,290L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
123g/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 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen T-Roc I 1.5 TSI: 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200VolkswagenT-Roc I1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.0 s
58.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
143 km/h
89 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 has 6 hp more than Volkswagen T-Roc I 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen T-Roc I 1.5 TSI 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I1.5 TSI
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
VolkswagenT-Roc I1.5 TSI
1,330 kg
2,932 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I1.5 TSI
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
VolkswagenT-Roc I1.5 TSI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 and Volkswagen T-Roc I 1.5 TSI: 0.3 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I1.5 TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

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
VolkswagenT-Roc I1.5 TSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I1.5 TSI
926 km
575 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,234 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I1.5 TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.4 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I1.5 TSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200VolkswagenT-Roc I1.5 TSI
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,234 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
-
123 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200Volkswagen T-Roc I 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen T-Roc I 1.5 TSI

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 64 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 24 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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