The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180 Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 37,000

€ 38,700

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 220 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180.
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
58.8
71
79.6
64
75
82.6
71 in
Width
75 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64 in
106.3
173.9
107.8
180
173.9 in
Length
180 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.1 %

General
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
X156
Generation
J
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
168 hp
178 hp
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
▶ REPLAY
20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.62 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
20.14 lb/hp
18.62 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
53 mpg
45 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
706 mi
Range
741 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
706 mi
741 mi
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
90.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft










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