The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 28,800

€ 39,300

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 1.5 inches wider and 7.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 220 CDI.
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
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
173.9
174.9 in
Length
173.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
3545 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.82 %

General
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
DM2
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
197 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Performance
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
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17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
17.99 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
24 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
17 mpg
city
40 mpg
31 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
364 mi
Range
710 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
364 mi
710 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
187.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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