The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (18 - ..)
€ 33,600
€ 25,500
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI.
Mercedes GLA 250
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
176.6
173.9 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.34 %
General
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
X156
Generation
QL
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
130 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
119 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.27 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.42 lb/hp
25.27 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
39 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
510 mi
Range
559 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
510 mi
559 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
115.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft
