Mercedes GLA 2017 vs Nissan X-Trail 2014

 
Mercedes GLA
2017 - 2019
Nissan X-Trail
2014 - 2017
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 156 HP163 HP
Torque: 250 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.1 seconds9.7 seconds
Mercedes GLA is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes GLA engine produces 7 HP less power than Nissan X-Trail, but torque is 10 NM more than Nissan X-Trail. Despite less power, Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no datano data
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres60 litres

Engines

Engine production duration: 8 years14 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLAInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke, Nissan Pulsar
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
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 m4.64 m
Width: 1.80 m1.82 m
Height: 1.49 m1.72 m
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 litres135 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1235 litres1877 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLA has 286 litres more trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail. The Nissan X-Trail may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan X-Trail (by 642 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters11.2 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): 1`9402`210
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
below average
Average price (€): 21 20012 000
Pros and Cons: Mercedes GLA has
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
Nissan X-Trail has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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