Mercedes GLA 2017 vs Nissan Qashqai 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLA engine produces 47 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| 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. Nissan Qashqai 2017 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Nissan Qashqai 2017 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.59 m | |
| Mercedes GLA is 3 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLA is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1585 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes GLA has 9 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. 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 Nissan Qashqai (by 350 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 1.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`035 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 16 000 | |
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