Mercedes GLA 2013 vs Jeep Compass 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLA engine produces 14 HP less power than Jeep Compass, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Jeep Compass 2017: 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). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.64 m | |
| Mercedes GLA is 2 cm longer than the Jeep Compass, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 458 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | no data | |
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Jeep Compass has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes GLA has 37 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Compass. This could mean that the Mercedes GLA uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.7 metres more than that of the Jeep Compass, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLA scores higher in safety tests, but Jeep Compass is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes GLA scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 25 400 | |
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