The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI 2WD (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLA 250 7G-DCT (17 - 20)
€ 27,500

€ 36,800

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 250.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 250
64.4
73
82.1
58.8
71
79.6
73 in
Width
71 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
64.4 in
Height
58.8 in
105.1
176.6
106.3
174.2
176.6 in
Length
174.2 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 250
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.49 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 250
QL
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
208 hp
Mercedes GLA 250
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 250
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 250
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 250
▶ REPLAY
19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.48 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
19.46 lb/hp
15.48 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
32 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
521 mi
Range
536 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
521 mi
536 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
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).
109.9 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
140.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Mercedes GLA 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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