Mercedes GLA 2013 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLA engine produces 54 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLA consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLA could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLA consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes GLA is larger. Mercedes GLA is 12 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1157 litres | |
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Mercedes GLA has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLA has 80 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLA (by 78 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`935 | |
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 14 600 | |
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