The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 28,800
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 7.2 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo.
Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
58.8
71
79.6
66
72.5
80.4
71 in
Width
72.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.8 in
Height
66 in
106.3
174.2
105.9
174.9
174.2 in
Length
174.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.26 %
General
Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
X156
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
197 hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
24 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
545 mi
Range
364 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
364 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
187.5 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.8 cu ft
