Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Renault Kadjar
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Mercedes' compact SUV on the MFA2 platform.
VS
Renault Kadjar
Renault’s roomy, comfortable 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 Kadjar
Pick the Kadjar for a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with an affordable used supply.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel).
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Performance
M282 GLA 200 · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
163 hp
Winner
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140 hp
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| Torque |
250 Nm
Winner
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240 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
8,7 s
Winner
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9,6 s
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| Top speed |
210 km/h
Winner
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205 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
110,1 hp/t
Winner
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100,0 hp/t
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
140 g/km
|
125 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,9 L/100km
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5,6 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
435 L
|
472 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.430 L
|
1.478 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,73 m
Winner
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2,65 m
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| Length |
4,41 m
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4,45 m
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| Width |
1,83 m
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1,84 m
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| Height |
1,61 m
|
1,61 m
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| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MFA2 (front-wheel-drive base, shared with the A-Class W177, B-Class W247 and CLA C118) | CMF-CD |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | M282/M260 petrol · OM654 diesel · plug-in hybrid | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 7G-DCT / 8G-DCT dual-clutch (no manual) | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · X-tronic CVT |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d 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 Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes
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 Kadjar
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
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 Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
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