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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 220vsVolkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI

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

Volkswagen T-Roc I

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2018-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,078 km
    670 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
68.6s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
36.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
848km527mi
Calculated
1,078km670mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,234mm167in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,819mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,573mm62in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,593mm102in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume
421L
392L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,237L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
55L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
134g/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 220Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI: 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI-1,900-3,300 rpm3,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
36.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI 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 Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI: 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
1,480 kg
3,263 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
216 km/h
134 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI7.2 s

Although Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI 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 Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI: 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 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220: 1.5 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 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 220
848 km
527 mi
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
1,078 km
670 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
216 km/h
134 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
392 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,234 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
392 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,234 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 in
Range score
848 km
527 mi
1,078 km
670 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
392 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 220Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 230 km (143 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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