Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 or Renault Koleos I (HY)?

2014–2020 vs 2008–2016 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: GLA X156 4,441 mm, Koleos I (HY) 4,520 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: GLA X156 421 l, Koleos I (HY) 450 l.
Lowest consumption: GLA X156 4 l/100 km, Koleos I (HY) 6.6 l/100 km.
Power: GLA X156 80–280 kW, Koleos I (HY) 110–127 kW.
Standard equipment: GLA X156 27 items (Base), Koleos I (HY) 32 items (Expression).
On Autodrom: GLA X156 from €10,600 (1 listing); no Koleos I (HY) is listed right now.

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

Renault Koleos I (HY)2008–2016 · 4 engines · Expression, Dynamique, PrivilègeSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz GLA X1562014–20201 listing · from €10,600	Renault Koleos I (HY)2008–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,417 mm–4,441 mm	Length4,520 mm
Width	Width1,804 mm–1,812 mm	Width1,855 mm
Height	Height1,484 mm–1,505 mm	Height1,695 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,699 mm	Wheelbase2,690 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance152 mm–200 mm	Ground clearance206 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume421 l	Trunk volume450 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,395 kg–1,585 kg	Curb weight1,650 kg–1,740 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–56 l	Fuel tank65 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2014–2020	Production years2008–2016
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines4
Power	Power80–280 kW (109–381 hp)	Power110–127 kW (150–173 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.1	Displacement (l)2.0–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · GLA 180 CDI	Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · 2.0 dCi 150 2WD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.4 s · AMG GLA 45 4MATIC	Best 0–100 km/h9.7 s · 2.5 16V 171 4x4
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed191 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Expression
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Base	Items in the base trim32 · Expression
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · AMG Line	Items in the top trim43 · Privilège
Equipment · Comfort6 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
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✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
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 · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety11 · 9
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 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€10,600	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 or Renault Koleos I (HY)?

Length: Renault Koleos I (HY) 4,520 mm, Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 4,441 mm (a 79 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,690 vs 2,699 mm. Boot: 450 vs 421 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 or Renault Koleos I (HY)?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 uses 4 l/100 km (GLA 180 CDI); the most frugal Renault Koleos I (HY) 6.6 l/100 km (2.0 dCi 150 2WD).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 or Renault Koleos I (HY)?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 makes 280 kW (381 hp) (AMG GLA 45 4MATIC); the strongest Renault Koleos I (HY) 127 kW (173 hp) (2.0 dCi 175 4x4).

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