Mercedes GLA 2013 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLA engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 580 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes GLA is larger. Mercedes GLA is 12 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1157 litres | |
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Mercedes GLA has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLA has 80 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLA (by 78 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`015 | |
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 13 800 | |
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