DS AUTOMOBILES DS 5LS (2014 – 2018) vs Mercedes-Benz GLA (2013 – 2017): specs compared
Both offer around 210 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.1 s against 8.6 s. The DS AUTOMOBILES DS 5LS uses less fuel, from 3.5 L/100 km against 4.0 L/100 km. At 4,529 mm, the DS AUTOMOBILES DS 5LS is 112 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
| Specification |
DS
AUTOMOBILES DS 5LS
2014 – 2018
|
Mercedes-Benz
GLA
2013 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2018 | 2013 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 210 hp | 110 – 211 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 400 Nm | 249 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 11.9 s | 7.1 – 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 188 – 235 km/h | 190 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.5 – 6.2 L/100 km | 4.0 – 13.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,529 mm | 4,417 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,803 mm |
| Height | 1,506 mm | 1,494 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 – 2,728 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,320 – 1,535 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.