The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 17)

€ 31,200
Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17) GLA 180
€ 56,300
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 17) GLA 45 AMG
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the GLA 180 is 1.1 inches shorter and 3.1 inches taller.
GLA 180
GLA 45 AMG
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
71
79.6
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
71
79.6
71 in
Width
71 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.8 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
106.3
175
173.9 in
Length
175 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

GLA 180
GLA 45 AMG
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4641 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.47 %
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 17)

General

GLA 180
GLA 45 AMG
X156
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

GLA 180
GLA 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
M 270.910
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
GLA 180
120 hp
376 hp
GLA 45 AMG
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
GLA 45 AMG

Performance

GLA 180
GLA 45 AMG
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

GLA 180

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

GLA 45 AMG

 REPLAY
26.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 lb/hp
GLA 180
26.37 lb/hp
9.29 lb/hp
GLA 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLA 180
GLA 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
GLA 180
43 mpg
32 mpg
GLA 45 AMG
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
470 mi
GLA 180
565 mi
470 mi
GLA 45 AMG
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).
140.2 kWh
GLA 180
104.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
GLA 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLA 180
GLA 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft