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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 220vsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

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 220

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Power
184hp137kW
177hp132kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
77.2s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
848km527mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,417mm174in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
421L
421L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
50L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
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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 220Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2205,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
34.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
350 Nm
258 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 220
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
1,460 kg
3,219 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 220
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
223 km/h
139 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 2207.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d: 0.6 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 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220: 2.2 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 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 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 220
848 km
527 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
1,136 km
706 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220
184 hp
137 kW
7.1 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.7 s
223 km/h
139 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 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 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

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 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220 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 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.7 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 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
848 km
527 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
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Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 288 km (179 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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