The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) vs. DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 4x4 Automatic (20 - ..)
€ 29,000

€ 50,300

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 180 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback E-Tense.
Mercedes GLA 180
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback E-Tense
58.8
71
79.6
64
75
82.6
71 in
Width
75 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64 in
106.3
173.9
107.8
180
173.9 in
Length
180 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback E-Tense
3075 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
1113 lb
26.57 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback E-Tense
X156
Generation
J
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 manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback E-Tense
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
296 hp
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback E-Tense
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback E-Tense
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback E-Tense
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback E-Tense
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback E-Tense
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback E-Tense
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
157 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback E-Tense
31 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
545 mi
Range
1781 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
1781 mi
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback E-Tense
Environmental Impact
108 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).
28.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
28.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback E-Tense
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
50 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback E-Tense
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft










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