Mercedes GLA 2019 vs BMW X4 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLA and BMW X4 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.5 | |
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The Mercedes GLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLA consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X4, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW X4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 6 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW X4 2021 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 X4 2021 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.62 m | |
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Mercedes GLA is smaller. Mercedes GLA is 34 cm shorter than the BMW X4, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1420 litres | 1430 litres | |
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BMW X4 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLA has 100 litres less trunk space than the BMW X4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X4 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`190 kg | 2`450 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`595 kg | 1`840 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 610 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 400 | 46 800 | |
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