Mercedes GLA 2017 vs Nissan X-Trail 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLA engine produces 67 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Nissan X-Trail. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 60 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Serena | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 2017 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes GLA 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.72 m | |
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Mercedes GLA is smaller. Mercedes GLA is 22 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 497 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | no data | |
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Nissan X-Trail has more luggage space. Mercedes GLA has 76 litres less trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.6 metres more than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 11 800 | |
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