The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 2x4 (08 - 10)

€ 29,000
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 26,600
 Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 2x4 (08 - 10) Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 7.2 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF.
Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
71
79.6
66
Blueprint Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 2x4 (08 - 10)
72.5
80.4
71 in
Width
72.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.8 in
Height
66 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 2x4 (08 - 10)
105.9
174.9
173.9 in
Length
174.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3468 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.3 %
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 2x4 (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
X156
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
134 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF

▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.88 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
25.88 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
591 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
591 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
125.5 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.8 cu ft