The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
€ 30,600

€ 32,800

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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. The Mercedes GLA 180 CDI is 2.4 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
58.8
71
79.6
60.4
71.1
80.1
71 in
Width
71.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
58.8 in
Height
60.4 in
106.3
173.9
106.3
171.5
173.9 in
Length
171.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3514 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
9.68 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
X156
Generation
DE
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
139 hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
29.4 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
181 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
181 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
50 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
777 mi
Range
2055 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
2055 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
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).
24.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
24.6 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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