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

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2015-2017
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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d FWD

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.2 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
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dFWDMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAWD
Power
177hp132kW
177hp132kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
76.5s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
38.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,120km696mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
4,424mm174in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
421L
421L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
56L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d FWDMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d AWDPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d FWD: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d AWD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dFWD3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAWD3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dFWDMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAWD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
38.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.6 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)GLA 220dFWD
177 hp
132 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAWD
177 hp
132 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dFWD
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAWD
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dFWD
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAWD
1,520 kg
3,351 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)GLA 220dFWD
223 km/h
139 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAWD
218 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)GLA 220dFWD7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAWD7.7 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 220dFWD
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAWD
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d FWD and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d AWD: 0.6 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)GLA 220dFWD
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAWD
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-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dFWD
1,136 km
706 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAWD
1,120 km
696 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dFWD
177 hp
132 kW
7.7 s
223 km/h
139 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAWD
177 hp
132 kW
7.7 s
218 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)GLA 220dFWD
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
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAWD
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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

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 220dFWD
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-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAWD
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d FWD 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 220dFWD
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAWD
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.7 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 220dFWD
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAWD
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dFWDMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dAWD
Power
177 hp
132 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,120 km
696 mi
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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) GLA 220d FWDMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d AWD
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d FWD

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 16 km (10 mi) more estimated range

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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