Mercedes GLA 2023 vs Subaru XV 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes GLA) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru XV) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 194 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLA and Subaru XV have the same engine power, but Mercedes GLA torque is 126 NM more than Subaru XV. Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.5 | |
| Mercedes GLA consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes GLA 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) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru XV 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.60 m | |
| Mercedes GLA is 5 cm shorter than the Subaru XV, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 427 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes GLA has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Subaru XV may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.2 metres less than that of the Subaru XV. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`215 kg | 2`070 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`640 kg | 1`554 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 516 kg | |
| Mercedes GLA load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Subaru XV. Therefore, Mercedes GLA is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | no data | 19 600 | |
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