The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 4x4 Powershift (10 - 12)

€ 31,200
Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 32,700
 Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 4x4 Powershift (10 - 12) Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
71
79.6
66
Blueprint Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 4x4 Powershift (10 - 12)
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 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 4x4 Powershift (10 - 12)
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
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3686 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
14.16 %
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 4x4 Powershift (10 - 12)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
161 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
43 mpg
35 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
530 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
565 mi
530 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
104.1 kWh
139.9 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.8 cu ft