The Comparative Analysis :
CUPRA Ateca 4Drive DSG (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19)
€ 42,900

€ 29,700

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The CUPRA Ateca is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 4.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180.
CUPRA Ateca
Mercedes GLA 180
63.4
72.5
81.8
58.8
71
79.6
72.5 in
Width
71 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.4 in
Height
58.8 in
103.6
172.3
106.3
174.2
172.3 in
Length
174.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
CUPRA Ateca
Mercedes GLA 180
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %

General
CUPRA Ateca
Mercedes GLA 180
5FP
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
CUPRA Ateca
Mercedes GLA 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
CUPRA Ateca
296 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
CUPRA Ateca
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180
Performance
CUPRA Ateca
Mercedes GLA 180
153 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

CUPRA Ateca
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180
▶ REPLAY
12.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
CUPRA Ateca
12.03 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CUPRA Ateca
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
CUPRA Ateca
32 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
462 mi
Range
545 mi
CUPRA Ateca
462 mi
545 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
Environmental Impact
140.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
108 kWh
CUPRA Ateca
140.2 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6
319 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CUPRA Ateca
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft