Formentor VZ5 vs GLA 45

Cupra · Mercedes-Benz

1/4 Mile winner

Formentor VZ5

Beats the GLA 45 by 0.11s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Formentor VZ5 beats the GLA 45 comfortably, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Formentor VZ5 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

390 hp

382 hp

0–100 km/h

4.2s

4.3s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

I5 Turbo

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

480 Nm

500 Nm

Price

$65,000

$48,000

Simulated race times

Distance

Formentor VZ5

GLA 45

100 m

5.397s

5.454s

1/8 mile

8.014s

8.094s

1/4 mile

12.130s

12.240s

1 km

22.060s

22.217s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: GLA 45 is $48,000 vs $65,000 for the Formentor VZ5 — a $17,000 gap.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Formentor VZ5 or the GLA 45?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Formentor VZ5 is faster, beating the GLA 45 by 0.11 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Formentor VZ5 vs the GLA 45?

The Formentor VZ5 hits 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, while the GLA 45 does it in 4.3 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Formentor VZ5 produces 390 hp; the GLA 45 produces 382 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Formentor VZ5 tops out at 250 km/h, and the GLA 45 reaches 250 km/h.

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