The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 AWD (13 - 14)
€ 29,000

€ 32,000

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 180 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 10.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 9.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Captiva 2.4.
Mercedes GLA 180
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
58.8
71
79.6
68
72.8
83.5
71 in
Width
72.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.8 in
Height
68 in
106.3
173.9
106.6
184
173.9 in
Length
184 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
4206 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5351 lb

Weight Difference:
1131 lb
26.89 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
X156
Generation
C100
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.49 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
25.49 lb/hp
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
545 mi
Range
434 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
434 mi
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
Environmental Impact
108 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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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