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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 220vsMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) · Facelift 2023 GLB 220

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 GLB (X247) · Facelift 2023

GLB 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-2025

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    848 km
    527 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,265kg4,993lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
79.1s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
43.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
848km527mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,634mm182in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,834mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,697mm67in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,829mm111in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,604mm63in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
421L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,800L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
60L
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 GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220: 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-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 2205,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
43.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
214 km/h
133 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
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
146 km/h
91 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-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220 has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220 and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220: 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 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
300 Nm
221 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-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
1,690 kg
3,726 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-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
214 km/h
133 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-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 2207.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220 and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220: 0.8 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-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220 and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220: 1.8 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-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
112 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 220
848 km
527 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
714 km
444 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-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
214 km/h
133 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-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 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-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.9 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-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 in
Range score
848 km
527 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
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Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 134 km (83 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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