Mercedes GLA 2013 vs Nissan Qashqai 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLA engine produces 41 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Juke, Nissan Pulsar | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes GLA engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.59 m | |
| Mercedes GLA is 2 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLA is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1585 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes GLA has 9 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. This could mean that the Mercedes GLA uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 350 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 1.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 600 | 17 000 | |
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