The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17) vs. DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180 Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 33,600

€ 37,100

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 250 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 250
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 250
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.99 %

General
Mercedes GLA 250
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
X156
Generation
J
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
178 hp
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
▶ REPLAY
15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.42 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
39 mpg
40 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
510 mi
Range
653 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
510 mi
653 mi
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
115.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft










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