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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 220dvsMercedes-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 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247)

GLB 220d

190 hp1951 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
Power
177hp132kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
77.3s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
38.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,091km678mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu 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
50L
60L
CO2 emissions-
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 220dMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d: 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 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 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 220dMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
38.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 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 220d
177 hp
132 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
350 Nm
258 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 220d
1,465 kg
3,230 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 220d
223 km/h
139 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 220d7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d: 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 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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 GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d: 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 220d
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 220d
1,136 km
706 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 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.7 s
223 km/h
139 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 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 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 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.7 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 220d
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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 220dMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
1,136 km
706 mi
1,091 km
678 mi
CO2 score
-
146 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220dMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 149 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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