Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Mercedes' compact SUV on the MFA2 platform.
VS
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Mercedes' mid-size SUV on the MRA platform.
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Second car
Pick this one if…
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Pick the GLA for a raised driving position, space and efficient engines in a compact premium SUV.
Best engine: The GLA 200 (petrol) or GLA 200 d / GLA 220 d (diesel) — the sweet spot.
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Pick this one if…
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Pick the GLC for space, comfort and efficient engines in a premium mid-size SUV.
Best engine: The GLC 220 d (diesel) or GLC 250 (petrol) — the sweet spot.
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Performance
M282 GLA 200 · Petrol vs M274 GLC 250 · Petrol
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | Mercedes-Benz GLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
163 hp
|
211 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
250 Nm
|
350 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
8,7 s
|
7,3 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
210 km/h
|
222 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
110,1 hp/t
|
121,6 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
140 g/km
Winner
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152 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,9 L/100km
Winner
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6,5 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | Mercedes-Benz GLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
435 L
|
550 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.430 L
|
1.600 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,73 m
|
2,87 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,41 m
|
4,66 m
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| Width |
1,83 m
|
1,89 m
|
| Height |
1,61 m
|
1,64 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | Mercedes-Benz GLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MFA2 (front-wheel-drive base, shared with the A-Class W177, B-Class W247 and CLA C118) | MRA (rear-wheel-drive base, shared with the C-Class W205) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | M282/M260 petrol · OM654 diesel · plug-in hybrid | M274/M264 petrol · OM651/OM654 diesel · plug-in hybrid |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 7G-DCT / 8G-DCT dual-clutch (no manual) | 9G-TRONIC automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d (later) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- M282 (1.3): thermostat/cooling and elevated oil consumption reported
- Early OM654 diesel: rocker arm / camshaft concerns
- 7G-DCT/8G-DCT needs earlier-than-official fluid changes
- MBUX software glitches (mostly resolved by updates)
Mercedes-Benz GLC
- Early OM651 diesel: timing chain and AdBlue/NOx watch-points
- 9G-TRONIC: fluid changes recommended earlier than official intervals
- AIRMATIC air suspension can leak at high mileage
- COMAND/MBUX software glitches (mostly fixed via updates)
Pros
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- 435 L boot growing to ~1,430 L — roomy for a subcompact SUV
- Efficient OM654 2.0 diesel (GLA 200 d: 150 hp / 320 Nm, ~4.8 L/100 km)
- MFA2 platform with MBUX and optional 4MATIC
- GLA 250 e PHEV: 218 hp and 450 Nm, company-car friendly
Mercedes-Benz GLC
- 550 L boot growing to ~1,600 L — roomy for a mid-size SUV
- Efficient OM654 2.0 diesel (GLC 220 d: 194 hp / 400 Nm)
- MRA rear-wheel-drive platform with optional 4MATIC
- GLC 350 e PHEV: 320 hp system output and 560 Nm, company-car friendly
Cons
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- OM654 diesel: AdBlue/DPF watch-points with lots of short trips
- Dual-clutch gearbox needs earlier-than-official fluid changes
- Early M282 (1.3): elevated oil consumption reported
Mercedes-Benz GLC
- OM651/OM654 diesel: AdBlue/DPF watch-points with lots of short trips
- PHEV (GLC 350 e) shrinks boot space (395 L)
- Complex electronics and air suspension need dealer maintenance
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