Mercedes GLA 2013 vs Mercedes GLK 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes GLA) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes GLK) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLA engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes GLK. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mercedes GLA is smaller. Mercedes GLA is 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLK, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes GLK has more luggage space. Mercedes GLA has 29 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLK (by 315 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLA scores higher in safety tests, but Mercedes GLK is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes GLK scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | no data | |
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