Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 250vsMercedes-Benz GLB (X244) GLB 200+ 85 kWh

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 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X244)

GLB 200+ 85 kWh

218 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSUV2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLB (X244)GLB 200+ 85 kWh
Power
211hp157kW
218hp163kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
335Nm247lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,700kg5,952lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
92.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
42.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
848km527mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
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Length
4,424mm174in
4,732mm186in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,687mm66in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,889mm114in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,602mm63in
Trunk volume
421L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,715L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLB (X244)GLB 200+ 85 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
42.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
143 km/h
89 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-BenzGLB (X244)GLB 200+ 85 kWh
218 hp
163 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X244) GLB 200+ 85 kWh has 7 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 GLB (X244) GLB 200+ 85 kWh: 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 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X244)GLB 200+ 85 kWh
335 Nm
247 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
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X244)GLB 200+ 85 kWh
2,120 kg
4,674 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
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X244)GLB 200+ 85 kWh
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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-BenzGLB (X244)GLB 200+ 85 kWh8.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLB (X244) GLB 200+ 85 kWh has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X244) GLB 200+ 85 kWh: 1.8 s.

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
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X244)GLB 200+ 85 kWh
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp

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
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X244)GLB 200+ 85 kWh
218 hp
163 kW
8.4 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
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
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X244)GLB 200+ 85 kWh
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,687 mm
66.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLB (X244)GLB 200+ 85 kWh
Power
211 hp
157 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
8.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
2,120 kg
4,674 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,687 mm
66.4 in
Range score
848 km
527 mi
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Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 690 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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