The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 4x4 Powershift (10 - 12)
€ 32,700

€ 31,700

€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 7.2 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
58.8
71
79.6
66
72.5
80.4
71 in
Width
72.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.8 in
Height
66 in
106.3
173.9
105.9
174.9
173.9 in
Length
174.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3686 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.07 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
X156
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
138 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
30.01 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
60 mpg
35 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
797 mi
Range
530 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
797 mi
530 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
80.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








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