Jeep Compass 2013 vs Mercedes GLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Compass engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes GLA, but torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes GLA. Despite the higher power, Jeep Compass reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| 490 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Jeep Compass has 4x4: It can have Freedom Drive I or II - an electronically controlled four-wheel drive system. Normally, the car has front-wheel drive, but if wheel slip is detected, it can automatically send up to 50% power to the rear wheels. The Freedom Drive I system is designed primarily for snow and similar conditions with limited traction. The Freedom Drive II version adds an off-road four-wheel drive mode, traction control, optimized engine and transmission performance for rock crawling, and hill descent control (not in EU editions). | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jeep Compass might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.47 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.49 m | |
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Jeep Compass is larger. Jeep Compass is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes GLA, width is practically the same , while the height of Jeep Compass is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 421 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1235 litres | |
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Jeep Compass has more luggage capacity. Jeep Compass has 37 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Compass is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLA, which means Jeep Compass can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 22 200 | |
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