The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12)
€ 56,200

€ 30,300

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes GLA 45 AMG is 0.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 10.3 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo.
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
55.7
71
79.6
66
72.5
80.4
71 in
Width
72.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.7 in
Height
66 in
106.3
175
105.9
174.9
175 in
Length
174.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3644 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.12 %

General
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
X156
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
355 hp
197 hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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9.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.5 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
9.84 lb/hp
18.5 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
31 mpg
23 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
24 mpg
city
16 mpg
39 mpg
highway
30 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
464 mi
Range
350 mi
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
464 mi
350 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
195.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
142.1 kWh
195.2 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








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