The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 d (17 - 18) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI 2WD (17 - 18)
€ 32,000
€ 27,700
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI.
Mercedes GLA 180 d
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
58.8
71
79.6
64.4
73
82.1
71 in
Width
73 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.8 in
Height
64.4 in
106.3
174.2
105.1
176.4
174.2 in
Length
176.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 d
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.63 %
General
Mercedes GLA 180 d
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
X156
Generation
QL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 d
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
108 hp
175 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
192 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 d
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.25 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
29.4 lb/hp
18.25 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 d
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
59 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
777 mi
Range
528 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
777 mi
528 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
82.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 d
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1479 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft
