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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 200vsVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSI

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

Volkswagen Tacqua

280TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-present

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 power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,310 kg
    2,888 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
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Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
To 99% top speed
80.3s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 193 km/h / 120 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
43.2s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,194mm165in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,601mm63in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,651mm104in
Front track
1,569mm62in
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Rear track
1,560mm61in
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Trunk volume
421L
367L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,192L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L

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 Tacqua 280TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI: 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.2 s
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Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
141 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
1,310 kg
2,888 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
195 km/h
121 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI8.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 has more power, Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI 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
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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
833 km
518 mi
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
702 km
436 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
195 km/h
121 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
195 km/h
121 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,194 mm
165.1 in
Height
1,601 mm
63.0 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
195 km/h
121 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.3 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,194 mm
165.1 in
Height
1,601 mm
63.0 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
702 km
436 mi
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 200Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 132 km (82 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 54 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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