Mercedes GLA 2017 vs Subaru XV 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLA engine produces 28 HP less power than Subaru XV, but torque is 4 NM more than Subaru XV. Despite less power, Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Used also on Subaru Forester | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.62 m | |
| Mercedes GLA is 3 cm shorter than the Subaru XV, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 1.2 metres more than that of the Subaru XV, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 13 000 | |
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