Mercedes A class 2015 vs Mercedes GLA 2013
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes GLA, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes GLA. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLA, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| 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. | |||
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 | 421 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 80 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 | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.8 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`935 | 1`920 | |
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| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 23 800 | |
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