The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19) vs. DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180 Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 29,700

€ 40,600

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 180 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180.
Mercedes GLA 180
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
58.8
71
79.6
64
75
82.6
71 in
Width
75 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64 in
106.3
174.2
107.8
180
174.2 in
Length
180 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.35 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
X156
Generation
J
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
175 hp
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
48 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
697 mi
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
Environmental Impact
108 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
100.7 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft










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