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

GLB 220d

190 hp1951 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    146 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,091 km
    678 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
38.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
848km527mi
Calculated
1,091km678mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,951cc119cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
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
56L
60L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
146g/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 220Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
38.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
148 km/h
92 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)GLB 220d
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d 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) GLB 220d: 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)GLB 220d
400 Nm
295 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)GLB 220d
1,660 kg
3,660 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)GLB 220d
217 km/h
135 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)GLB 220d7.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d 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) GLB 220d: 0.5 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)GLB 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220: 1.1 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)GLB 220d
114 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 220
848 km
527 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
1,091 km
678 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)GLB 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
217 km/h
135 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)GLB 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 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)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)GLB 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d 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)GLB 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.6 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 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)GLB 220d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 220Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,662 mm
65.4 in
Range score
848 km
527 mi
1,091 km
678 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
146 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
114 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 220Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 242 km (151 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 149 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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