The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 17) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19)
€ 38,000

€ 25,400

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLA 250 is 2.4 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid.
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
58.8
71
79.6
60.4
71.1
80.1
71 in
Width
71.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
58.8 in
Height
60.4 in
106.3
173.9
106.3
171.5
173.9 in
Length
171.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.99 %

General
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
X156
Generation
DE
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid 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
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
139 hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
143 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.95 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
37 mpg
64 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
28 mpg
city
69 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
544 mi
Range
756 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
544 mi
756 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
70.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
121.2 kWh
70.2 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft









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