The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Duster dCi 85 4x2 (10 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19)
€ 13,900

€ 29,700

€ 13,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Dacia Duster dCi 85 is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 5.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180.
Dacia Duster dCi 85
Mercedes GLA 180
64
71.7
78.7
58.8
71
79.6
71.7 in
Width
71 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
64 in
Height
58.8 in
105.2
169.9
106.3
174.2
169.9 in
Length
174.2 in
105.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Duster dCi 85
Mercedes GLA 180
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.05 %

General
Dacia Duster dCi 85
Mercedes GLA 180
SD
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Duster dCi 85
Mercedes GLA 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dacia Duster dCi 85
85 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Dacia Duster dCi 85
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180
Performance
Dacia Duster dCi 85
Mercedes GLA 180
97 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Duster dCi 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180
▶ REPLAY
32.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
Dacia Duster dCi 85
32.55 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Duster dCi 85
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Dacia Duster dCi 85
46 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
545 mi
Dacia Duster dCi 85
609 mi
545 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
108 kWh
Dacia Duster dCi 85
104.9 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Duster dCi 85
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









46.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft