Jaguar E-Pace X540 or Mercedes-Benz GLA X156?

2017–present vs 2014–2020 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: E-Pace X540 4,395 mm, GLA X156 4,441 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: E-Pace X540 577 l, GLA X156 421 l.
Lowest consumption: E-Pace X540 5.6 l/100 km, GLA X156 4 l/100 km.
Power: E-Pace X540 110–183 kW, GLA X156 80–280 kW.
Standard equipment: E-Pace X540 34 items (S), GLA X156 27 items (Base).
On Autodrom: GLA X156 from €10,600 (1 listing); no E-Pace X540 is listed right now.

Jaguar E-Pace X5402017–present · 4 engines · S, SE, HSE, R-DynamicSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz GLA X1562014–2020 · 10 engines · Base, Style, Urban, AMG LineSpecifications →1 listing from €10,600 →

Only differences

better value

	Jaguar E-Pace X5402017–presentno listings	Mercedes-Benz GLA X1562014–20201 listing · from €10,600
Dimensions
Length	Length4,395 mm	Length4,417 mm–4,441 mm
Width	Width1,900 mm	Width1,804 mm–1,812 mm
Height	Height1,649 mm	Height1,484 mm–1,505 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,681 mm	Wheelbase2,699 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance204 mm	Ground clearance152 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume577 l	Trunk volume421 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,775 kg–1,894 kg	Curb weight1,395 kg–1,585 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank56 l–67 l	Fuel tank50 l–56 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2017–present	Production years2014–2020
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines10
Power	Power110–183 kW (150–249 hp)	Power80–280 kW (109–381 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.5–2.1
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · D150	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · GLA 180 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · P250 AWD	Best 0–100 km/h4.4 s · AMG GLA 45 4MATIC
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsS · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · S	Items in the base trim27 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · SE	Items in the top trim37 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort11 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior7 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€10,600

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Jaguar E-Pace X540 or Mercedes-Benz GLA X156?

Length: Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 4,441 mm, Jaguar E-Pace X540 4,395 mm (a 46 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,699 vs 2,681 mm. Boot: 421 vs 577 l.

Which uses less fuel — Jaguar E-Pace X540 or Mercedes-Benz GLA X156?

The most frugal Jaguar E-Pace X540 uses 5.6 l/100 km (D150); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 4 l/100 km (GLA 180 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Jaguar E-Pace X540 or Mercedes-Benz GLA X156?

The strongest Jaguar E-Pace X540 makes 183 kW (249 hp) (P250 AWD); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 280 kW (381 hp) (AMG GLA 45 4MATIC).

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