Mercedes GLA 2017 vs Nissan Qashqai 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| 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 | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLA engine produces 49 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Used also on Nissan X-Trail | |
| 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 Nissan Qashqai 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.63 m | |
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Mercedes GLA is smaller. Mercedes GLA and Nissan Qashqai are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 436 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1447 litres | |
| Mercedes GLA has 15 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 212 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.7 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 24 400 | |
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