The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17) vs. VW T-Roc R 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 33,600

€ 44,100

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes GLA 250 is 6.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW T-Roc R.
Mercedes GLA 250
VW T-Roc R
58.8
71
79.6
61.5
71.6
78.4
71 in
Width
71.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.8 in
Height
61.5 in
106.3
173.9
102
167
173.9 in
Length
167 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
VW T-Roc R
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.63 %

General
Mercedes GLA 250
VW T-Roc R
X156
Generation
A1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
VW T-Roc R
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
*DNU*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
296 hp
VW T-Roc R
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW T-Roc R
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
VW T-Roc R
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW T-Roc R
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15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.42 lb/hp
11.73 lb/hp
VW T-Roc R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
VW T-Roc R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
39 mpg
31 mpg
VW T-Roc R
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
455 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
510 mi
455 mi
VW T-Roc R
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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
115.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW T-Roc R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
VW T-Roc R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.1 cu ft








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