Volkswagen Beetle (2013 – 2014) vs Mercedes-Benz GLA (2013 – 2017): specs compared
Both offer around 211 hp at most. The Volkswagen Beetle is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.1 s. The Mercedes-Benz GLA has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 7.3 L/100 km. At 4,417 mm, the Mercedes-Benz GLA is 140 mm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Beetle
2013 – 2014
|
Mercedes-Benz
GLA
2013 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2014 | 2013 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 210 – 211 hp | 110 – 211 hp |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 249 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 6.8 s | 7.1 – 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 190 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.3 L/100 km | 4.0 – 13.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,277 mm | 4,417 mm |
| Width | 1,831 mm | 1,803 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm | 1,494 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,537 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.