The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (14 - 15)
€ 32,700

€ 20,600

€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 2.3 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 14.1 cm lower than the KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
1494
1804
2022
1635
1855
2055
1804 mm
Width
1855 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1494 mm
Height
1635 mm
2699
4417
2640
4440
4417 mm
Length
4440 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.12 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
X156
Generation
SL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1591 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
133 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 bhp
133 bhp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
164 NM
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
260 NM
164 NM
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.38 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
13.61 kg/bhp
10.38 kg/bhp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
72 mpg
42 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
63 mpg
city
34 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
797 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
797 mi
503 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
80.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
421 L
Boot Capacity
465 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1353 L