Mercedes-Benz GLA (2017 – 2020) vs DS AUTOMOBILES DS 5 (2016 – 2018): specs compared
Both offer around 211 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 8.6 s. The DS AUTOMOBILES DS 5 uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 4.1 L/100 km. At 4,529 mm, the DS AUTOMOBILES DS 5 is 104 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
GLA
2017 – 2020
|
DS
AUTOMOBILES DS 5
2016 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2020 | 2016 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 15 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 109 – 211 hp | 120 – 210 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 350 Nm | 240 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 11.9 s | 8.6 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 235 km/h | 188 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.1 – 6.6 L/100 km | 3.8 – 6.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 4,529 mm |
| Width | 1,803 mm | 1,872 mm |
| Height | 1,494 mm | 1,506 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,728 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,395 – 1,595 kg | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.