Mercedes GLA 2017 vs BMW X2 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW X2 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLA engine produces 54 HP less power than BMW X2, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW X2. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Used also on BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLA 2017 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. BMW X2 2017 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X2 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.53 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLA is 6 cm longer than the BMW X2, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1355 litres | |
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BMW X2 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes GLA has 49 litres less trunk space than the BMW X2. This could mean that the Mercedes GLA uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X2 (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW X2, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`035 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 27 600 | |
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