The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 32,700

€ 31,200

€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 7.7 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
58.8
71
79.6
66.5
72.4
82.1
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.8 in
Height
66.5 in
106.3
173.9
105.9
178.1
173.9 in
Length
178.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3717 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
476 lb
12.81 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
X156
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
173 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
173 hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
30.01 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
60 mpg
26 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
52 mpg
city
19 mpg
65 mpg
highway
32 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
797 mi
Range
414 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
797 mi
414 mi
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
80.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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