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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 250vsMercedes-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) · Facelift 2017

GLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
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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) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 Manual

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250ManualMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Dual-clutch
Power
211hp157kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
68.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
820km509mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,417mm174in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
421L
421L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L

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 ManualMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 Dual-clutchPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 Manual: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 Dual-clutch: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250Manual5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Dual-clutch5,500 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 250ManualMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Dual-clutch
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
28.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
156 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 250Manual
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Dual-clutch
211 hp
157 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250Manual
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Dual-clutch
350 Nm
258 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 250Manual
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Dual-clutch
1,380 kg
3,042 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 250Manual
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Dual-clutch
235 km/h
146 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 250Manual6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Dual-clutch7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 Manual and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 Dual-clutch: 0.5 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 250Manual
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Dual-clutch
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)Facelift 2017GLA 250Manual
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Dual-clutch
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 250Manual
806 km
501 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Dual-clutch
820 km
509 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250Manual
211 hp
157 kW
6.7 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Dual-clutch
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)Facelift 2017GLA 250Manual
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 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-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Dual-clutch
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)Facelift 2017GLA 250Manual
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Dual-clutch
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) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 Manual 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 250Manual
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Dual-clutch
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)Facelift 2017GLA 250Manual
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Dual-clutch
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)Facelift 2017GLA 250ManualMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Dual-clutch
Power
211 hp
157 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
4,424 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
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
806 km
501 mi
820 km
509 mi
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 ManualMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 Dual-clutch
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 Manual

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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