The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 130 Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 30,600

€ 34,600

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 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 BlueHDi 130.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 130
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 CDI
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 130
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.19 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 130
X156
Generation
J
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 130
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
128 hp
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 130
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 130
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 130
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 130
▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.89 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
29.4 lb/hp
25.89 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 130
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
60 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 130
50 mpg
city
56 mpg
65 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
876 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
876 mi
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 130
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 130
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft










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