Mercedes GLA 2017 vs Porsche Macan 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Porsche Macan is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLA engine produces 96 HP less power than Porsche Macan, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Porsche Macan. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Porsche Macan 2013 2.0 engine: This engine, while more reliable than previous versions of the EA88 series, still has several characteristic issues. The main problems include:
Timing chain stretching. The chain typically lasts around ... More about Porsche Macan 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.62 m | |
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Mercedes GLA is smaller. Mercedes GLA is 27 cm shorter than the Porsche Macan, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Porsche Macan has more luggage space. Mercedes GLA has 79 litres less trunk space than the Porsche Macan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Porsche Macan (by 265 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.2 metres less than that of the Porsche Macan. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 29 200 | |
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