The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Duster TCe 125 4WD (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 16,900
€ 37,000
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Dacia Duster TCe 125 is 3 inches shorter and 4.8 inches taller.
Dacia Duster TCe 125
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
63.7
71
80.8
58.8
71
79.6
71 in
Width
71 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
63.7 in
Height
58.8 in
105.2
170.9
106.3
173.9
170.9 in
Length
173.9 in
105.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Duster TCe 125
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
3069 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4116 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.31 %
General
Dacia Duster TCe 125
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
SR
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Duster TCe 125
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
123 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Dacia Duster TCe 125
123 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
151 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dacia Duster TCe 125
151 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Performance
Dacia Duster TCe 125
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Duster TCe 125
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
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24.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
Dacia Duster TCe 125
24.95 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Duster TCe 125
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Dacia Duster TCe 125
37 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
706 mi
Dacia Duster TCe 125
485 mi
706 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Dacia Duster TCe 125
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Duster TCe 125
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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
















