The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12)
€ 37,000

€ 30,300

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 7.2 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo.
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
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
173.9
105.9
174.9
173.9 in
Length
174.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3644 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.13 %

General
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
X156
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
168 hp
197 hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.5 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
20.14 lb/hp
18.5 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
53 mpg
23 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
44 mpg
city
16 mpg
60 mpg
highway
30 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
706 mi
Range
350 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
706 mi
350 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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).
195.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
90.4 kWh
195.2 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








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