Cupra Born (2026 – present) vs Mercedes-Benz GLA (2026 – present): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is the more powerful of the two, with up to 354 hp against 326 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 5.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 200 km/h. The Cupra Born is the lighter car, from 1,899 kg against 2,070 kg. At 4,564 mm, the Mercedes-Benz GLA is 228 mm longer than the Cupra Born.
| Specification |
Cupra
Born
2026 – present
|
Mercedes-Benz
GLA
2026 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | Germany |
| Documented years | 2026 – present | 2026 – present |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Drive | RWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 190 – 326 hp | 224 – 354 hp |
| Torque | — | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 – 8.0 s | 5.4 – 8.1 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 200 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,336 mm | 4,564 mm |
| Width | 1,808 mm | 1,872 mm |
| Height | 1,542 mm | 1,603 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,766 mm | 2,789 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,899 – 2,004 kg | 2,070 – 2,160 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.