The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (16 - 18)
€ 32,100

€ 20,000

€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 200 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI.
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 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
173.9
105.1
176.4
173.9 in
Length
176.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.17 %

General
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 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 200 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
134 hp
130 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
119 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
24.76 lb/hp
23.69 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
55 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
723 mi
Range
575 mi
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
723 mi
575 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
127 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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