The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17) vs. KIA Sportage 2.0 2WD Automatic (14 - 16)
€ 31,200

€ 25,900

€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the KIA Sportage 2.0.
Mercedes GLA 180
KIA Sportage 2.0
58.8
71
79.6
64.4
73
80.9
71 in
Width
73 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.8 in
Height
64.4 in
106.3
173.9
103.9
174.8
173.9 in
Length
174.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180
KIA Sportage 2.0
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3245 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.53 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180
KIA Sportage 2.0
X156
Generation
SL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180
KIA Sportage 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
164 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
164 hp
KIA Sportage 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 2.0
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
KIA Sportage 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sportage 2.0
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26.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.79 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
26.37 lb/hp
19.79 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180
KIA Sportage 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
43 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Sportage 2.0
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
565 mi
Range
456 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
565 mi
456 mi
KIA Sportage 2.0
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
104.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Sportage 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180
KIA Sportage 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft









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