Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 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 GLB (X247)

GLB 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2023
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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 220d

170 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220dMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
Power
190hp142kW
170hp127kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,195kg4,839lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
84.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
77.5s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
33.1s
Calculated
38.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
918km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,634mm182in
4,424mm174in
Width
1,834mm72in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,658mm65in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,829mm111in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,560mm61in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
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Trunk volume
565L
481L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
52L
56L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220dMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,600 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220dMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
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
33.1 s
38.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d has 20 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: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d7.7 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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d: 1.0 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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
1,020 km
634 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
918 km
570 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
170 hp
127 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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
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

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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
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-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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220dMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
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
Range score
1,020 km
634 mi
918 km
570 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
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Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
481 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 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 GLB (X247) GLB 220dMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 102 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 84 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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