Mercedes GLA 2013 vs Hyundai ix35 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLA engine produces 54 HP more power than Hyundai ix35, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.2 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes GLA 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.67 m | |
| Mercedes GLA and Hyundai ix35 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | 1235 litres | 1436 litres | |
| Hyundai ix35 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLA has 170 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai ix35. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai ix35 (by 201 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 1.2 metres more than that of the Hyundai ix35, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 9000 | |
| Pros and Cons: | Mercedes GLA has 
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