The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 17) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136 AWD DCT7 (18 - 20)
€ 38,000

€ 32,500

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 CRDi 136.
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
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 CRDi 136
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3677 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
9.76 %

General
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
X156
Generation
QL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
134 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
143 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.44 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.95 lb/hp
27.44 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
37 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
544 mi
Range
756 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
544 mi
756 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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