The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 250 4MATIC 8G-DCT (20 - ..)
€ 32,800

€ 44,400

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Mercedes GLA 250.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Mercedes GLA 250
60.4
71.1
80.1
63.4
72.2
79.5
71.1 in
Width
72.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
60.4 in
Height
63.4 in
106.3
171.5
107.4
173.6
171.5 in
Length
173.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Mercedes GLA 250
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.37 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Mercedes GLA 250
DE
Generation
H247
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Mercedes GLA 250
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
221 hp
Mercedes GLA 250
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 250
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Mercedes GLA 250
107 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 250
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.96 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
15.96 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
2055 mi
Range
453 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
453 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
Environmental Impact
24.6 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).
132.6 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Mercedes GLA 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft








37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft