The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
€ 31,200

€ 31,200

€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 7.7 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180.
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes GLA 180
66.5
72.4
82.1
58.8
71
79.6
72.4 in
Width
71 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
66.5 in
Height
58.8 in
105.9
178.1
106.3
173.9
178.1 in
Length
173.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes GLA 180
3717 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
553 lb
14.88 %

General
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes GLA 180
DM2
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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180
Performance
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes GLA 180
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180
▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.37 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20.65 lb/hp
26.37 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
31 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
497 mi
Range
565 mi
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
497 mi
565 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
104.1 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
142.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









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