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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 220 CDI

170 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3) 264 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    253 km/h
    157 mph
  • Most powerful
    264 hp
    196 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,098 km
    682 mi
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3)264 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 2)230 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 1)204 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI170 hp
Power
264hp196kW+94 hp
230hp171kW+60 hp
204hp152kW+34 hp
170hp127kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft+210 Nm
490Nm361lb-ft+140 Nm
438Nm323lb-ft+88 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,520kg3,351lb
1,520kg3,351lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
2,075kg4,575lb
2,075kg4,575lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
+38 km/h
241 km/h
150 mph
+26 km/h
231 km/h
144 mph
+16 km/h
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph-11.2 s
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph-6.8 s
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph-3.7 s
Calculated
81.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s-2.0 s
6.9s-1.4 s
7.4s-0.9 s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
21.7s-21.8 s
Calculated
25.9s-17.6 s
Calculated
30.6s-12.9 s
Calculated
43.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.6s-1.3 s
Calculated
7.0s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t247lb-ft/ton
Calculated
322Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,098km682mi
Calculated
1,098km682mi
Calculated
1,098km682mi
Calculated
1,098km682mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
4,417mm174in
4,417mm174in
4,417mm174in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,804mm71in
1,804mm71in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,494mm59in
1,494mm59in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,699mm106in
2,699mm106in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
Ground clearance
148mm6in
148mm6in
148mm6in
148mm6in
Trunk volume
421L
421L
421L
421L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,235L
1,235L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
56L
56L
56L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3) 264 hpMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI (Stage 2) 230 hpMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI (Stage 1) 204 hpMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI 170 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3) 264 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI (Stage 2) 230 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI (Stage 1) 204 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI 170 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3)264 hp3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 2)230 hp3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 1)204 hp3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI170 hp3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3)264 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 2)230 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 1)204 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI170 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.9 s
7.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
25.9 s
30.6 s
43.5 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
12.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
15.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
159 km/h
99 mph
153 km/h
95 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3) 264 hp has 94 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI 170 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI 170 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3) 264 hp: 94 hp (70 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3) 264 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI 170 hp: 2.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI (Stage 2) 230 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI (Stage 1) 204 hp, separated by only 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)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3)264 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 2)230 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 1)204 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI170 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

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)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3)264 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 2)230 hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 1)204 hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI170 hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3)264 hp
264 hp
196 kW
6.3 s
253 km/h
157 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 2)230 hp
230 hp
171 kW
6.9 s
241 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 1)204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
7.4 s
231 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI170 hp
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-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3)264 hp
Power
264 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 2)230 hp
Power
230 hp
171 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 1)204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI170 hp
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-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3)264 hp
Power
264 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 2)230 hp
Power
230 hp
171 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 1)204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3) 264 hp 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)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3)264 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 2)230 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 1)204 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI170 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3)264 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 2)230 hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 1)204 hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI170 hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3)264 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 2)230 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI (Stage 1)204 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI170 hp
Power
264 hp
196 kW
230 hp
171 kW
204 hp
152 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
438 Nm
323 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.9 s
7.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
4,417 mm
173.9 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
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
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
1,098 km
682 mi
1,098 km
682 mi
1,098 km
682 mi
1,098 km
682 mi
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3) 264 hpMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI (Stage 2) 230 hpMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI (Stage 1) 204 hpMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI 170 hp
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI (Stage 3) 264 hp

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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