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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 220dvsMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200

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

170 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2018-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247)

GLB 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    112 hp/t
    83 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    918 km
    570 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200

  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200
Power
170hp127kW
163hp122kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,085kg4,597lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
77.5s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
84.7s99% target: 205 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
9.1s
0-200 km/h
38.4s
Calculated
59.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
918km570mi
Calculated
839km521mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,332cc81cu 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
481L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,805L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
52L
CO2 emissions-
142g/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 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 2005,500 rpm1,620-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
9.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.4 s
59.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200
163 hp
122 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d: 7 hp (5 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 200
250 Nm
184 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
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200
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 220d
218 km/h
135 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200
207 km/h
129 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 2009.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200: 1.4 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
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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
918 km
570 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200
839 km
521 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
170 hp
127 kW
7.7 s
218 km/h
135 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200
163 hp
122 kW
9.1 s
207 km/h
129 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
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
481 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 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
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 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
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
9.1 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
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200
Power
170 hp
127 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
9.1 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
481 L
17.0 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
918 km
570 mi
839 km
521 mi
CO2 score
-
142 g/km
Trunk score
481 L
17.0 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 220dMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 79 km (49 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 89 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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