Mercedes A class 2015 vs Mercedes GLA 2013
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| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.1 | 1.5 - 2.1 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 211 HP | 109 - 360 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 - 400 NM | 250 - 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 - 13.8 seconds | 4.8 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 - 6.7 | 5.9 - 7.5 | |
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Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes GLA. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mercedes A class is smaller. Mercedes A class is 12 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLA, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Mercedes GLA has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 140 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLA (by 78 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.84 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.84 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLA, which means Mercedes A class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`971 | ~ 1`999 | |
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| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 23 600 | |
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