Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200vsMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200d

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 200

156 hp1595 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247)

GLB 200d

150 hp1951 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200d

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,040 km
    646 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
2,195kg4,839lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
84.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
85.2s99% target: 202 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
45.6s
Calculated
70.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
93hp/t70kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
1,040km646mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,951cc119cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
4,634mm182in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,834mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,662mm65in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,829mm111in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
421L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,805L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
52L
CO2 emissions-
133g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 2005,300 rpm1,250-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d3,400-4,440 rpm1,400-2,600 rpm4,690 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.6 s
70.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
156 hp
116 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
150 hp
112 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200d and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) 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)GLA 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
1,605 kg
3,538 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)GLA 200
215 km/h
134 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
204 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)GLA 2008.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d9.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200 and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200d: 0.2 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)GLA 200
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200d and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200: 0.9 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)GLA 200
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
93 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
847 km
527 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
1,040 km
646 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
156 hp
116 kW
8.8 s
215 km/h
134 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
150 hp
112 kW
9.0 s
204 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)GLA 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 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

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)GLA 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) 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)GLA 200
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
9.0 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)GLA 200
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
93 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
9.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 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
847 km
527 mi
1,040 km
646 mi
CO2 score
-
133 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
93 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 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 GLA (X156) GLA 200Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200d
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200d

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 193 km (120 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 149 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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