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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250vsPorsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel 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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2015-2017
VS

Porsche Macan I (95B)

S 3.0 Diesel V6

211 hp2967 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6

  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    952 km
    592 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Power
211hp157kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
2,575kg5,677lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
68.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
89.2s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
44.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
952km592mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
4,681mm184in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,624mm64in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,651mm65in
Trunk volume
421L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions-
164g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V62,750-4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
44.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
211 hp
157 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
580 Nm
428 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
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
1,880 kg
4,145 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
216 km/h
134 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 2506.7 s
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V67.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 and Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6: 1.0 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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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
806 km
501 mi
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
952 km
592 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
6.7 s
235 km/h
146 mph
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
211 hp
157 kW
7.7 s
216 km/h
134 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/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,681 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 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/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 s
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.7 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
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,681 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 in
Range score
806 km
501 mi
952 km
592 mi
CO2 score
-
164 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 250Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Is 520 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6

  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Has 146 km (91 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 79 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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