Car comparison

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

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 250 (Stage 3)

317 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2017
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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 250 (Stage 2)

274 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2017
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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 250 (Stage 1)

249 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2017
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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2017

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph
  • Most powerful
    317 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    229 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    509 mi
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 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
1,380kg3,042lb
1,380kg3,042lb
1,380kg3,042lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,940kg4,277lb
1,940kg4,277lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
+40 km/h
263 km/h
163 mph
+28 km/h
255 km/h
158 mph
+20 km/h
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
62.2s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph-12.0 s
Calculated
67.8s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-6.4 s
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-2.8 s
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s-1.6 s
6.1s-1.1 s
6.5s-0.7 s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
16.7s-11.3 s
Calculated
19.6s-8.5 s
Calculated
21.8s-6.2 s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
820km509mi
Calculated
820km509mi
Calculated
820km509mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
4,417mm174in
4,417mm174in
4,417mm174in
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
50L
50L
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hpMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 (Stage 2) 274 hpMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 (Stage 1) 249 hpMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 211 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 (Stage 2) 274 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 (Stage 1) 249 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 211 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 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)GLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250211 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
19.6 s
21.8 s
28.0 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.9 s
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.1 s
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
171 km/h
106 mph
165 km/h
103 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

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

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 211 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) 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) GLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 211 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 (Stage 2) 274 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) 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)GLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250211 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

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 (Stage 3)317 hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250211 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

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)GLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
317 hp
236 kW
5.6 s
275 km/h
171 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
274 hp
205 kW
6.1 s
263 km/h
163 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
249 hp
186 kW
6.5 s
255 km/h
158 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250211 hp
211 hp
157 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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 (Stage 3)317 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 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-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 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-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 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-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250211 hp
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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

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 (Stage 3)317 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250211 hp
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) 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)GLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250211 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.2 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 (Stage 3)317 hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250211 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 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
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
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
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
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
820 km
509 mi
820 km
509 mi
820 km
509 mi
820 km
509 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
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 250 (Stage 3) 317 hpMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 (Stage 2) 274 hpMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 (Stage 1) 249 hpMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 211 hp
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,601 LC/year1,601 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) 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 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 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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