Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6vsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 CDI V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 220 CDI

170 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Power
231hp172kW
170hp127kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
87.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
79.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
35.7s
Calculated
42.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,525mm178in
4,417mm174in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,698mm67in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,560mm61in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
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Trunk volume
450L
421L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.7 s
42.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 has 61 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
215 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V67.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: 1.0 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: 3.8 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
786 km
488 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
1,087 km
675 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
215 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,698 mm
66.9 in
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,698 mm
66.9 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
786 km
488 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

  • Is 345 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 301 km (187 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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