Kia Niro DE or Mercedes-Benz GLA X156?

2016–2022 vs 2014–2020 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Niro DE 4,375 mm, GLA X156 4,441 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: Niro DE 451 l, GLA X156 421 l.
Lowest consumption: Niro DE 1.3 l/100 km, GLA X156 4 l/100 km.
Power: Niro DE 100–150 kW, GLA X156 80–280 kW.
Standard equipment: Niro DE 29 items (LX), GLA X156 27 items (Base).
On Autodrom: GLA X156 from €10,600 (1 listing); no Niro DE is listed right now.

Kia Niro DE2016–2022 · 4 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, Edition 7Specifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Kia Niro DE2016–2022no listings	Mercedes-Benz GLA X1562014–20201 listing · from €10,600
Dimensions
Length	Length4,355 mm–4,375 mm	Length4,417 mm–4,441 mm
Width	Width1,805 mm	Width1,804 mm–1,812 mm
Height	Height1,545 mm–1,560 mm	Height1,484 mm–1,505 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,699 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance152 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume324 l–451 l	Trunk volume421 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,425 kg–1,757 kg	Curb weight1,395 kg–1,585 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank43 l–45 l	Fuel tank50 l–56 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2016–2022	Production years2014–2020
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines10
Power	Power100–150 kW (136–204 hp)	Power80–280 kW (109–381 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6	Displacement (l)1.5–2.1
Fuel	FuelHybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.3 l/100 km · 1.6 GDI PHEV	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · GLA 180 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · e-Niro 64 kWh	Best 0–100 km/h4.4 s · AMG GLA 45 4MATIC
Top speed	Top speed172 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · LX	Items in the base trim27 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim37 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
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 · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 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✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
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 · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 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 — Kia Niro DE or Mercedes-Benz GLA X156?

Length: Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 4,441 mm, Kia Niro DE 4,375 mm (a 66 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,699 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 421 vs 451 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Niro DE or Mercedes-Benz GLA X156?

The most frugal Kia Niro DE uses 1.3 l/100 km (1.6 GDI PHEV); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 4 l/100 km (GLA 180 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Kia Niro DE or Mercedes-Benz GLA X156?

The strongest Kia Niro DE makes 150 kW (204 hp) (e-Niro 64 kWh); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 280 kW (381 hp) (AMG GLA 45 4MATIC).

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