Mercedes GLA 2013 vs Peugeot 3008 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLA engine produces 26 HP more power than Peugeot 3008, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Peugeot 3008. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 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 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 3008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes GLA engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Peugeot 3008 2016 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 3008 2016 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.62 m | |
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Mercedes GLA is smaller. Mercedes GLA is 3 cm shorter than the Peugeot 3008, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1482 litres | |
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Peugeot 3008 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLA has 99 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 3008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 3008 (by 247 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 1.1 metres more than that of the Peugeot 3008, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 16 000 | |
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