The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 39,300
€ 56,300
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the GLA 220 CDI is 1.1 inches shorter and 3.1 inches taller.
GLA 220 CDI
GLA 45 AMG
58.8
71
79.6
55.7
71
79.6
71 in
Width
71 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.8 in
Height
55.7 in
106.3
173.9
106.3
175
173.9 in
Length
175 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
GLA 220 CDI
GLA 45 AMG
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.63 %
General
GLA 220 CDI
GLA 45 AMG
X156
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
GLA 220 CDI
GLA 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
OM 651.930
Engine Code
M 133.980


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
GLA 220 CDI
168 hp
376 hp
GLA 45 AMG
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
GLA 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
GLA 45 AMG
Performance
GLA 220 CDI
GLA 45 AMG
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
GLA 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
GLA 45 AMG
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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 lb/hp
GLA 220 CDI
20.93 lb/hp
9.29 lb/hp
GLA 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLA 220 CDI
GLA 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
GLA 220 CDI
48 mpg
32 mpg
GLA 45 AMG
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
710 mi
Range
470 mi
GLA 220 CDI
710 mi
470 mi
GLA 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
140.2 kWh
GLA 220 CDI
100.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
GLA 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLA 220 CDI
GLA 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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

















