The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17) vs. KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185 AWD (16 - 18)
€ 33,600
€ 36,500
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185.
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185
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
176.4
173.9 in
Length
176.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.32 %
General
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185
X156
Generation
QL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
182 hp
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185
146 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185
▶ REPLAY
15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.23 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.42 lb/hp
19.23 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
39 mpg
40 mpg
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
510 mi
Range
653 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
510 mi
653 mi
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
115.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1462 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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



















