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Mercedes GLA vs TYN-e TX1-e comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 41 HP), boot space and price (38,800 £ vs 20,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLA or TYN-e TX1-e?

Mercedes GLA vs TYN-e TX1-e: Key differences

Mercedes GLA

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
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TYN-e TX1-e

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

TYN-e TX1-e is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,400 £ , while the Mercedes GLA costs 38,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,447 £.

As for electric range, the TYN-e TX1-e offers clearly more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 61 km more than the Mercedes GLA.

TX1-e

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLA offers considerably more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 41 HP. That’s roughly 380 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLA delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 120 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

GLA

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes GLA offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, TYN-e TX1-e is clearly lighter – 930 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 640 kg.

When it comes to payload, the TYN-e TX1-e carries slightly more – 620 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The TYN-e TX1-e sits just ahead overall 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.

£20,389
TX1-e

TYN-e TX1-e

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 41 HP
  • Electric Range 135 km
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Reviews Mercedes GLA

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Lucien
1 May 2026, 07:12:24

GLA 180 petrol. Ideal for city and highway. Very smooth and quiet. The automatic gearbox is a delight. Average consumption 6.2 L/100 km. Special edition 180 Cyber Edition, leather seats....

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24 Feb 2026, 21:53:27

Super nimble, very impressive power from this 1,300cc mild‑hybrid engine — in town, on the road and on the motorway for this 2025 GLA 180 Style AMG... premium interior!

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Serge
16 Jan 2026, 16:09:11

You have to compare like with like — the GLA should be compared to the Q3, not the Q2 as in your study!

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TYN-e TX1-e

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,800 - 75,300 £
Price
20,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
74 km
Electric Range
135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
66 - 216 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,570 - 1,810 kg
Curb weight
930 kg
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,834 - 1,849 mm
Width
1,465 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
480 - 500 kg
Payload
620 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
41 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Torque
120 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
30 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
TYN-e
Is the Mercedes GLA offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLA is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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