The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 20) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD DCT7 (17 - 18)
€ 39,000
€ 31,400
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI.
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
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
174.2
105.1
176.4
174.2 in
Length
176.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3382 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.89 %
General
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
X156
Generation
QL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 T-GDI
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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
175 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.95 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
36 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
536 mi
Range
514 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
536 mi
514 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1402 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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




















