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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 200vsSkoda Karoq 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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
VS

Skoda Karoq

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2021

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 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
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100

Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,318 kg
    2,906 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Largest trunk
    521 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,318kg2,906lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,929kg4,253lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
80.2s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
81.4s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
43.2s
Calculated
73.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,382mm173in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,841mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,603mm63in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,638mm104in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,576mm62in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,541mm61in
Trunk volume
421L
521L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,630L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
125g/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 200Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Karoq 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
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 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 200SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.2 s
73.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
140 km/h
87 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
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 has 6 hp more than Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Karoq 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
SkodaKaroq1.5 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
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
1,318 kg
2,906 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
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
203 km/h
126 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 2008.4 s
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 and Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI: 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)Facelift 2017GLA 200
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200: 0.5 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
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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
833 km
518 mi
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
909 km
565 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
8.4 s
215 km/h
134 mph
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
203 km/h
126 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/h8.4 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
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,382 mm
172.5 in
Height
1,603 mm
63.1 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/h8.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.4 s
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.6 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
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,318 kg
2,906 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,382 mm
172.5 in
Height
1,603 mm
63.1 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
-
125 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 200Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 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

Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI

  • Is 2 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 76 km (47 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 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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