Mercedes GLA 2013 vs Mercedes GLK 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 360 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLA engine produces 190 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes GLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLA consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLA could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLA consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 510 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes GLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 481 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1550 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLA has 31 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. The Mercedes GLK may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLK (by 315 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.84 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.34 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`105 | 2`500 | |
| 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 (€): | 23 800 | no data | |
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