Mercedes GLA 2013 vs Renault Kadjar 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLA engine produces 60 HP more power than Renault Kadjar, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Renault Kadjar. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 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 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kadjar 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. | |||
| 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. Renault Kadjar 2015 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Kadjar 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.61 m | |
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Mercedes GLA is smaller. Mercedes GLA is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Kadjar, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1478 litres | |
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Renault Kadjar has more luggage space. Mercedes GLA has 51 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kadjar. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kadjar (by 243 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 Renault Kadjar, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`943 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLA scores higher in safety tests, but Renault Kadjar is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes GLA scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 10 400 | |
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