The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (19 - ..)
€ 29,700

€ 34,000

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLA 180 is 2.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid.
Mercedes GLA 180
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
58.8
71
79.6
60.4
71.1
80.1
71 in
Width
71.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
58.8 in
Height
60.4 in
106.3
174.2
106.3
171.5
174.2 in
Length
171.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3514 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
439 lb
12.49 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
X156
Generation
DE
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
139 hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
124 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
181 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
181 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
31 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
545 mi
Range
2055 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
2055 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
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).
24.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
24.6 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
50 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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