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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 250 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 250 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 250 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 250

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 250 (Stage 3)

317 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 250 (Stage 2)

274 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 250 (Stage 1)

249 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Most powerful
    317 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    848 km
    527 mi
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250211 hp
Power
317hp236kW+106 hp
274hp205kW+63 hp
249hp186kW+38 hp
211hp157kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,015kg4,442lb
2,015kg4,442lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
+37 km/h
254 km/h
158 mph
+24 km/h
246 km/h
153 mph
+16 km/h
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
56.5s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-11.1 s
Calculated
60.9s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph-6.7 s
Calculated
64.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph-3.6 s
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s-1.5 s
5.6s-1.0 s
6.0s-0.6 s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.0s-11.3 s
Calculated
18.9s-8.4 s
Calculated
21.3s-6.0 s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
379Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
848km527mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,424mm174in
4,424mm174in
4,424mm174in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,804mm71in
1,804mm71in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,494mm59in
1,494mm59in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,699mm106in
2,699mm106in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
421L
421L
421L
421L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,235L
1,235L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
56L
56L
56L

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 250 (Stage 3) 317 hpMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 (Stage 2) 274 hpMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 (Stage 1) 249 hpMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 211 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 (Stage 2) 274 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 (Stage 1) 249 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 211 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250211 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250211 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
18.9 s
21.3 s
27.3 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.5 s
11.8 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.6 s
14.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
173 km/h
108 mph
168 km/h
104 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp has 106 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 211 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 211 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp: 106 hp (79 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 211 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 (Stage 2) 274 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 (Stage 1) 249 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250211 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
317 hp
236 kW
5.1 s
267 km/h
166 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
274 hp
205 kW
5.6 s
254 km/h
158 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
249 hp
186 kW
6.0 s
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250211 hp
211 hp
157 kW
6.6 s
230 km/h
143 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 (Stage 3)317 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 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-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 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-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250211 hp
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250211 hp
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp 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 (Stage 3)317 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250211 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 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 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250211 hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250211 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
274 hp
205 kW
249 hp
186 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
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
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
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
848 km
527 mi
848 km
527 mi
848 km
527 mi
848 km
527 mi
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hpMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 (Stage 2) 274 hpMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 (Stage 1) 249 hpMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 211 hp
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

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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