Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Skoda Elroq

Key differences

  • Mercedes-Benz GLA is 79 mm (3.1 in) shorter than Skoda Elroq.
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA makes 25 kW (33 hp) more power than Skoda Elroq.
Gas

Mercedes-Benz GLA

SUV · 2026 · ICE

US$41,500 excl. tax

from €55,866 incl. tax Trim: GLA 250 4MATIC SUV

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for United Kingdom yet.

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Germany yet.

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No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for France yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

No price listed for Ireland yet.

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Full specifications of Mercedes-Benz GLA
Electric

Skoda Elroq

SUV · 2026 · BEV

£34,295 incl. tax

€37,467 incl. tax

€37,820 incl. tax

€42,450 incl. tax

DKK 260,095 incl. tax

CHF 37,850 incl. tax

No price listed for United States yet.

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Germany yet.

No price listed for Netherlands yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for France yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Sweden yet.

Full specifications of Skoda Elroq

Size comparison

Side view size comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLA and Skoda Elroq
  • Skoda Elroq is 79 mm (3.1 in) longer than Mercedes-Benz GLA.
  • Skoda Elroq is 41 mm (1.6 in) taller than Mercedes-Benz GLA.
  • Skoda Elroq has a wheelbase 42 mm (1.7 in) longer than Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Blue solid line: Mercedes-Benz GLA; orange dashed line: Skoda Elroq. The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.

Mercedes-Benz GLA is 4,409 mm (173.6 in) long and 1,613 mm (63.5 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,728 mm (107.4 in). Skoda Elroq is 4,488 mm (176.7 in) long and 1,654 mm (65.1 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,770 mm (109.1 in).

Front view size comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLA and Skoda Elroq
  • Skoda Elroq is 50 mm (2 in) wider than Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Blue solid line: Mercedes-Benz GLA; orange dashed line: Skoda Elroq.

Mercedes-Benz GLA is 1,834 mm (72.2 in) wide and 1,613 mm (63.5 in) high. Skoda Elroq is 1,884 mm (74.2 in) wide and 1,654 mm (65.1 in) high.

Rear view size comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLA and Skoda Elroq
Blue solid line: Mercedes-Benz GLA; orange dashed line: Skoda Elroq.

Mercedes-Benz GLA is 1,834 mm (72.2 in) wide and 1,613 mm (63.5 in) high. Skoda Elroq is 1,884 mm (74.2 in) wide and 1,654 mm (65.1 in) high.

Compare specifications

A check mark shows the better value in a row. Range and efficiency check marks compare only values from the same test cycle. Prices are each market's own list prices, compared within that market; some include tax and some do not, and no price is marked better when the tax treatment differs. Energy cost is what the energy for 100 km (100 mi where the market uses miles) costs at the market's latest published national energy price, in its own currency, with the price's source and date.

Specification comparison
Specification Mercedes-Benz GLA Skoda Elroq
Price
Base priceUnited States US$41,500excl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Mercedes-Benz GLA Not listed
Base priceCanada Neither car has a price listed for Canada yet.
Base priceUnited Kingdom Not listed £34,295incl. taxChecked . Source for United Kingdom, Skoda Elroq
Base priceAustralia Neither car has a price listed for Australia yet.
Base priceGermany Neither car has a price listed for Germany yet.
Base priceNetherlands Neither car has a price listed for Netherlands yet.
Base priceNorway Neither car has a price listed for Norway yet.
Base priceFrance Neither car has a price listed for France yet.
Base priceSpain from €55,866incl. taxTrim: GLA 250 4MATIC SUVChecked . Source for Spain, Mercedes-Benz GLA Not listed
Base priceItaly Not listed €37,467incl. taxChecked . Source for Italy, Skoda Elroq
Base priceBelgium Neither car has a price listed for Belgium yet.
Base priceAustria Not listed €37,820incl. taxChecked . Source for Austria, Skoda Elroq
Base priceIreland Not listed €42,450incl. taxChecked . Source for Ireland, Skoda Elroq
Base priceSweden Neither car has a price listed for Sweden yet.
Base priceDenmark Not listed DKK 260,095incl. taxChecked . Source for Denmark, Skoda Elroq
Base priceSwitzerland Not listed CHF 37,850incl. taxChecked . Source for Switzerland, Skoda Elroq
Energy cost
Energy cost per 100 miUnited States US$14.93per 100 mi Gasoline at US$4.284 per US gallon, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EIA Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices for United States gasoline price US$3.81per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmCanada CA$14.25per 100 km Petrol at CA$1.738 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026. EPA consumption. Statistics Canada, table 18-10-0001-01 for Canada petrol price CA$1.54per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price
Energy cost per 100 miUnited Kingdom £23.13per 100 mi Petrol at £1.753 per litre, incl. tax, for 12 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. UK DESNZ weekly road fuel prices for United Kingdom petrol price £5.35per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustralia A$19.72per 100 km Petrol at A$2.405 per litre, incl. tax, for 5 Oct 2026 to 11 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. Australian Institute of Petroleum weekly reports for Australia petrol price A$4.28per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmGermany €17.87per 100 km Petrol at €2.179 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Germany petrol price €4.67per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmNetherlands €19.60per 100 km Petrol at €2.391 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Netherlands petrol price €3.15per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmNorway NOK 159.24per 100 km Petrol at NOK 19.42 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026. EPA consumption. Statistics Norway fuel prices (table 09654) for Norway petrol price NOK 28.76per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmFrance €18.28per 100 km Petrol at €2.229 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for France petrol price €3.21per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSpain €14.60per 100 km Petrol at €1.78 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Spain petrol price €3.24per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmItaly €16.53per 100 km Petrol at €2.016 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Italy petrol price €4.06per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmBelgium €16.31per 100 km Petrol at €1.989 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Belgium petrol price €4.62per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustria €14.90per 100 km Petrol at €1.817 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Austria petrol price €4.21per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmIreland €16.16per 100 km Petrol at €1.971 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Ireland petrol price €5.00per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSweden SEK 146.70per 100 km Petrol at SEK 17.89 per litre, incl. tax, for 26 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. Preem AB list prices for business customers (Företagskort) for Sweden petrol price SEK 42.69per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmDenmark DKK 146.94per 100 km Petrol at DKK 17.92 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 May 2026 to 31 May 2026. EPA consumption. Energistyrelsen Prisdatabase (monthly energy prices, Blyfri 95 and Autodiesel) for Denmark petrol price DKK 22.93per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSwitzerland CHF 16.56per 100 km Petrol at CHF 2.02 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. EPA consumption. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland petrol price CHF 3.85per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price
Dimensions
Length 4,409 mm (173.6 in)4,488 mm (176.7 in)
Width 1,834 mm (72.2 in)1,884 mm (74.2 in)
Height 1,613 mm (63.5 in)1,654 mm (65.1 in)
Wheelbase 2,728 mm (107.4 in)2,770 mm (109.1 in)
Curb weight 1,635 kg1,635 kg (3,605 lb) Not available
Performance
Power 165 kW (221 hp)Better value on this metric140 kW (188 hp)
Torque 350 Nm258 lb-ft (350 Nm)350 Nm258 lb-ft (350 Nm)
0-60 mph Not available 8.2 s
Top speed Not available 160 km/h99 mph (160 km/h)
Battery and charging
Usable battery Not available 58 kWh
Range Not available 279 mi (WLTP)449 km (WLTP)
Engine and fuel
Fuel use 28.7 mpg8.2 L/100 km (EPA)34.4 mpg (EPA) Not available
Fuel tank 51.1 L Not available
Practicality
Seats 55
Cargo space Not available 470 L470 L (16.6 cu ft)

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.mbusa.com

Source detailsExact unit factors: gal x 3.785411784; hp x 0.745699872; in x 25.4; lb x 0.45359237; lb-ft x 1.3558179483314004.

Range and efficiency: Natural Resources Canada, Fuel Consumption Ratings, checked . open.canada.ca

Source detailsNRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings, model year 2026 (Open Government Licence - Canada): model text "GLA 250 SUV", engine 2.0 L, transmission AM8, Combined (L/100 km) 8.2. Matched to this version by model, engine, transmission and drive; EPA cross-check 8.1 L/100 km (fueleconomy.gov: Mercedes-Benz GLA250 2026 Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) 29 mpg (id 49429)). https://open.canada.ca/data/dataset/98f1a129-f628-4ce4-b24d-6f16bf24dd64

Skoda Elroq

Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.skoda.co.uk

Source detailsExact factors: mi x 1.609344.

Test cycles differ (WLTP and EPA), so these rows are not compared.

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