Mercedes G class 2008 vs Mercedes GLA 2013
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes G class is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes GLA has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes G class is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes GLA can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes GLA also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 5.5 | 1.5 - 2.1 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 - 612 HP | 109 - 360 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 - 1000 NM | 250 - 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 - 9.1 seconds | 4.8 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 - 17.0 | 5.9 - 7.5 | |
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Mercedes G class petrol engines consumes on average 8.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes GLA. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mercedes G class is larger. Mercedes G class is 26 cm longer than the Mercedes GLA, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes G class is 46 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Mercedes G class has 1 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.6 meters | 11.84 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.76 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLA, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 3`200 | ~ 1`999 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLA is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 108 400 | 23 600 | |
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