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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 250vsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6

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 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012

GLK 350 CDI V6

265 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
211hp157kW
265hp198kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
77.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,536mm179in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,669mm66in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,597mm63in
Ground clearance-
188mm7in
Trunk volume
421L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
66L

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 250Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V63,800 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 250Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
28.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 has 54 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
620 Nm
457 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 250
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
1,850 kg
4,079 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 250
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
232 km/h
144 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 2506.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V66.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250: 0.2 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 250
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: 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 250
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 250
833 km
518 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
930 km
578 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.6 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
232 km/h
144 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,536 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 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 250
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.4 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 250
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,536 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
930 km
578 mi
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 250Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Is 465 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 96 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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