Mercedes GLA 2017 vs Renault Captur 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing 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: | 184 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLA engine produces 94 HP more power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Renault Captur. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.8 | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 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 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: | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.57 m | |
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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 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Renault Captur has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes GLA has 34 litres less trunk space than the Renault Captur. This could mean that the Mercedes GLA uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.4 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`940 | 1`759 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 400 | 12 800 | |
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