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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250vsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) 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)

GLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 CDI V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    848 km
    527 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
211hp157kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
87.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
35.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
848km527mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
4,525mm178in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,698mm67in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance-
201mm8in
Trunk volume
421L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,425L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 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)GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
35.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
1,805 kg
3,979 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)GLA 250
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
225 km/h
140 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)GLA 2507.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V67.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: 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)GLA 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: 1.8 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)GLA 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
848 km
527 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
786 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 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)GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,698 mm
66.9 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)GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) 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)GLA 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.3 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)GLA 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,698 mm
66.9 in
Range score
848 km
527 mi
786 km
488 mi
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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) GLA 250Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Is 375 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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