Mercedes GLA 2017 vs Mercedes CLA 2016
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| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Coupe | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.1 | 1.5 - 2.1 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 - 381 HP | 109 - 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 475 NM | 250 - 475 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 11.9 seconds | 4.2 - 11.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 3.7 - 6.8 | |
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Mercedes GLA petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes CLA. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes GLA is 22 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLA, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`002 kg | ~ 1`981 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`426 kg | ~ 1`412 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 576 kg | ~ 569 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 13 800 | |
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