The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 7G-DCT (17 - 20) vs. DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225 Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 36,800

€ 41,800

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225.
Mercedes GLA 250
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
58.8
71
79.6
64
75
82.6
71 in
Width
75 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64 in
106.3
174.2
107.8
180
174.2 in
Length
180 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.87 %

General
Mercedes GLA 250
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
X156
Generation
J
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
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
222 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
222 hp
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
▶ REPLAY
15.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.48 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
41 mpg
42 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
536 mi
Range
688 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
536 mi
688 mi
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
106.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
109.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft










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