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Mercedes GLA vs Vauxhall Mokka comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (38,800 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLA or Vauxhall Mokka?

Mercedes GLA vs Vauxhall Mokka: Key differences

Mercedes GLA

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space

Vauxhall Mokka

4.1 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

GLA

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Mokka is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the Mercedes GLA costs 38,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,788 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLA uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Mokka with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Mokka offers clearly more range – reaching up to 403 km, about 329 km more than the Mercedes GLA.

Mokka

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLA offers visibly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Vauxhall Mokka takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes GLA is marginally faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Vauxhall Mokka tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLA delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

GLA

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Mokka is clearly lighter – 1,294 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 276 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLA offers slightly more boot space – 435 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLA offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,385 L, about 280 L more than the Vauxhall Mokka.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLA carries somewhat more – 500 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Mokka comes out modestly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Mokka

Vauxhall Mokka

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 336 - 403 km
Mercedes GLA
Vauxhall Mokka

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes GLA

The Mercedes GLA blends Mercedes style with compact crossover practicality, looking sharper than its size suggests while still feeling purposeful around town. Inside it serves up premium materials and tech-forward ergonomics, and the composed ride makes it an appealing pick for buyers who want luxury wrapped in a city-friendly package with a wink of adventurous spirit.

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Vauxhall Mokka

The Opel Mokka cuts a smart, modern silhouette that feels right at home in the city while still turning heads on the open road. It's a practical, easy-to-live-with crossover that blends comfy driving manners with enough flair and tech to keep daily commutes interesting — and it won’t make you regret trading up.

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Mercedes GLA
Vauxhall Mokka

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,800 - 75,300 £
Price
23,000 - 40,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
74 km
Electric Range
336 - 403 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
66 - 216 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,570 - 1,810 kg
Curb weight
1,294 - 1,672 kg
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
4,412 mm
Length
4,150 mm
Width
1,834 - 1,849 mm
Width
1,787 mm
Height
1,616 mm
Height
1,515 - 1,535 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,385 L
Max trunk capacity
1,060 - 1,105 L
Payload
480 - 500 kg
Payload
388 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
136 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 209 km/h
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
100 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
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