Mercedes GLA 2013 vs Mercedes GLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLA engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes GLK. Despite less power, Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes GLA) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes GLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mercedes GLA is smaller. Mercedes GLA is 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLK, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes GLK has more luggage space. Mercedes GLA has 29 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLK (by 315 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLA scores higher in safety tests, but Mercedes GLK is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes GLK scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 600 | no data | |
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