The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 42,200
€ 31,500
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 250 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI.
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
63.4
72.2
79.5
64.4
73
82.1
72.2 in
Width
73 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
63.4 in
Height
64.4 in
107.4
173.6
105.1
176.6
173.6 in
Length
176.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3609 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
5.93 %
General
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
H247
Generation
QL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

8-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 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
221 hp
175 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 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
149 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.36 lb/hp
20.62 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
32 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
36 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
405 mi
Range
521 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
405 mi
521 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
125 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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




















