Mercedes GLA 2019 vs Nissan Qashqai 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLA engine produces 5 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, but torque is 20 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLA consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLA could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes GLA engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | 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. | |||
| Nissan Qashqai 2021 1.3 engine: No major systemic issues have been identified with this engine over the years. The most commonly reported concerns—though not widespread—include unstable idle, intake valve contamination, and complaints ... More about Nissan Qashqai 2021 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.63 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLA is 2 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLA is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 436 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1430 litres | 1447 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`010 kg | 1`985 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`410 kg | 1`393 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 592 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 400 | 22 400 | |
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