The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19)
€ 28,800

€ 29,700

€ 28,800
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 Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 7.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180.
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes GLA 180
66
72.5
80.4
58.8
71
79.6
72.5 in
Width
71 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
66 in
Height
58.8 in
105.9
174.9
106.3
174.2
174.9 in
Length
174.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes GLA 180
3545 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.26 %

General
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes GLA 180
Straight-five 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
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
197 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180
Performance
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes GLA 180
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180
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17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
17.99 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
24 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
364 mi
Range
545 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
364 mi
545 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
Environmental Impact
187.5 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
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
187.5 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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