The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi 2WD (14 - 15)
€ 30,600

€ 25,200

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi
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 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.35 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi
X156
Generation
SL
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 1.7 CRDi
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
113 hp
KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi
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29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.07 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
29.4 lb/hp
29.07 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi
50 mpg
city
37 mpg
65 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
645 mi
KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft









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