Mercedes GLA 2017 vs BMW X2 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW X2 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLA engine produces 122 HP less power than BMW X2, whereas torque is 190 NM less than BMW X2. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Used also on BMW X1 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X2 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. | |||
| Mercedes GLA 2017 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes GLA 2017 1.5 engine BMW X2 2017 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X2 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.53 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLA is 6 cm longer than the BMW X2, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1355 litres | |
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BMW X2 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes GLA has 49 litres less trunk space than the BMW X2. 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 BMW X2 (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW X2, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 27 600 | |
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