Mercedes GLA 2017 vs Renault Captur 2017

 
Mercedes GLA
2017 - 2019
Renault Captur
2017 - 2018
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol1.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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: 211 HP110 HP
Torque: 350 NM260 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.7 seconds11.4 seconds
Mercedes GLA is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes GLA engine produces 101 HP more power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Renault Captur. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data3.9
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres45 litres

Engines

Engine production duration: 8 years12 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klaseInstalled 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 Captur might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.42 m4.12 m
Width: 1.80 m1.78 m
Height: 1.49 m1.57 m
Mercedes GLA is larger, but lower.
Mercedes GLA is 30 cm longer than the Renault Captur, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 421 litres377 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1235 litres1235 litres
Mercedes GLA has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes GLA has 44 litres more trunk space than the Renault Captur.
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 1.4 metres more than that of the Renault Captur, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9701`762
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 21 20011 600
Pros and Cons: Mercedes GLA has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
Renault Captur has
  • timing belt engine
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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