The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. Dacia Duster 1.6 16V 105 4x2 (13 - 15)
€ 30,600

€ 10,700

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,700
ⓘ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 Mercedes GLA 180 CDI is 4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the Dacia Duster 1.6 16V 105.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V 105
58.8
71
79.6
64
71.7
78.7
71 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.8 in
Height
64 in
106.3
173.9
105.2
169.9
173.9 in
Length
169.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V 105
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2747 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3794 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
13.48 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V 105
X156
Generation
SD
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V 105
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
104 hp
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V 105
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V 105
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V 105
118 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Duster 1.6 16V 105
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29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.41 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
29.4 lb/hp
26.41 lb/hp
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V 105
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
33 mpg
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V 105
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
437 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
437 mi
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V 105
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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