The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19) vs. Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi 2x4 Powershift (17 - 18)
€ 29,700

€ 29,800

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 7.7 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
58.8
71
79.6
66.5
72.4
82.1
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.8 in
Height
66.5 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
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.08 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
X156
Generation
DM2
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
118 hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
124 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.98 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
29.98 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
49 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
545 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
777 mi
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
98.8 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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