Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250vsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 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 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 280 V6

231 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 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
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
211hp157kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
74.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
49.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
4,528mm178in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,689mm66in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance-
201mm8in
Trunk volume
421L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
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 280 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 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 280 V66,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
49.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
145 km/h
90 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 280 V6
231 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 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 280 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 280 V6
300 Nm
221 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
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
1,755 kg
3,869 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
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
210 km/h
130 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 2507.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V67.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 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 280 V6: 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
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6: 4.4 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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
820 km
509 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
629 km
391 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
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.6 s
210 km/h
130 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/h7.2 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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 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/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 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
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.6 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)GLA 250
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
Range score
820 km
509 mi
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 280 V6
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 375 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 191 km (119 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6

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

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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