Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Renault Austral
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Mercedes' compact SUV on the MFA2 platform.
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Renault Austral
Renault’s modern compact SUV.
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Pick this one if…
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Pick the GLA for a raised driving position, space and efficient engines in a compact premium SUV.
Best engine: The GLA 200 (petrol) or GLA 200 d / GLA 220 d (diesel) — the sweet spot.
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Pick this one if…
Renault Austral
Pick the Austral for a modern compact SUV with an efficient E-Tech hybrid.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech Full Hybrid 200.
Read the full guide
Performance
M282 GLA 200 · Petrol vs 1.2 E-Tech 200 · Hybrid
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | Renault Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
163 hp
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200 hp
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| Torque |
250 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
8,7 s
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8,4 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
210 km/h
Winner
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175 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
110,1 hp/t
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128,2 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
140 g/km
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108 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,9 L/100km
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4,7 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | Renault Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
435 L
Winner
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430 L
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.430 L
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1.525 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,73 m
Winner
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2,67 m
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| Length |
4,41 m
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4,51 m
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| Width |
1,83 m
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1,83 m
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| Height |
1,61 m
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1,62 m
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| Seats |
5
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5
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Powertrain & tech
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | Renault Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MFA2 (front-wheel-drive base, shared with the A-Class W177, B-Class W247 and CLA C118) | CMF-CD3 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | M282/M260 petrol · OM654 diesel · plug-in hybrid | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Hybrid |
| Transmission | 7G-DCT / 8G-DCT dual-clutch (no manual) | 6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- M282 (1.3): thermostat/cooling and elevated oil consumption reported
- Early OM654 diesel: rocker arm / camshaft concerns
- 7G-DCT/8G-DCT needs earlier-than-official fluid changes
- MBUX software glitches (mostly resolved by updates)
Renault Austral
- Infotainment software needs updates
- Electrical gremlins on early cars
- E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain
Pros
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- 435 L boot growing to ~1,430 L — roomy for a subcompact SUV
- Efficient OM654 2.0 diesel (GLA 200 d: 150 hp / 320 Nm, ~4.8 L/100 km)
- MFA2 platform with MBUX and optional 4MATIC
- GLA 250 e PHEV: 218 hp and 450 Nm, company-car friendly
Renault Austral
- Modern interior with a big screen
- Efficient E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
- Roomy, modular boot (430–527 L)
Cons
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- OM654 diesel: AdBlue/DPF watch-points with lots of short trips
- Dual-clutch gearbox needs earlier-than-official fluid changes
- Early M282 (1.3): elevated oil consumption reported
Renault Austral
- No diesel offered
- Infotainment takes getting used to
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Belgian taxes & LEZ
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