The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136 2WD (18 - 20)
€ 30,600

€ 28,500

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
58.8
71
79.6
64.4
73
82.1
71 in
Width
73 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.8 in
Height
64.4 in
106.3
173.9
105.1
176.6
173.9 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3474 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.63 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
X156
Generation
QL
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
134 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
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29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.93 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
29.4 lb/hp
25.93 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
50 mpg
city
46 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
777 mi
Range
803 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
803 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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