The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 d (17 - 18) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 Powershift (13 - 14)
€ 32,000

€ 32,200

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 180 d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 8.1 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi.
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
58.8
71
79.6
67
72.4
82.1
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.8 in
Height
67 in
106.3
174.2
105.9
178.1
174.2 in
Length
178.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
589 lb
15.65 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
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)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
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
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
108 hp
161 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
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29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
29.4 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
59 mpg
38 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
601 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
777 mi
601 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
82.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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