The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17) vs. KIA Sportage 2.0 AWD Automatic (14 - 16)
€ 33,600

€ 27,400

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the KIA Sportage 2.0.
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 2.0
58.8
71
79.6
64.4
73
80.9
71 in
Width
73 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.8 in
Height
64.4 in
106.3
173.9
103.9
174.8
173.9 in
Length
174.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 2.0
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.76 %

General
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 2.0
X156
Generation
SL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
164 hp
KIA Sportage 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 2.0
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 2.0
146 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sportage 2.0
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15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.42 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 2.0
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
39 mpg
28 mpg
KIA Sportage 2.0
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
510 mi
Range
434 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
510 mi
434 mi
KIA Sportage 2.0
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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
115.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
KIA Sportage 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft









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