Mercedes GLA 2014 vs BMW X3 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLA engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 67 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes GLA) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW X3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X3 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 2014 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 Mercedes GLA 2014 1.5 engine BMW X3 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW X3 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.66 m | |
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Mercedes GLA is smaller. Mercedes GLA is 23 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLA has 129 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 365 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLA scores higher in safety tests, but BMW X3 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 (€): | 22 200 | 12 200 | |
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