The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 20) vs. Dacia Duster dCi 85 4x2 (10 - 10)
€ 37,100

€ 13,900

€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,900
ⓘ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 220 is 4.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the Dacia Duster dCi 85.
Mercedes GLA 220
Dacia Duster dCi 85
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
174.2
105.2
169.9
174.2 in
Length
169.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 220
Dacia Duster dCi 85
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.61 %

General
Mercedes GLA 220
Dacia Duster dCi 85
X156
Generation
SD
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 220
Dacia Duster dCi 85
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220
181 hp
85 hp
Dacia Duster dCi 85
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Duster dCi 85
Performance
Mercedes GLA 220
Dacia Duster dCi 85
143 mph
Maximum Speed
97 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Duster dCi 85
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.55 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220
18.33 lb/hp
32.55 lb/hp
Dacia Duster dCi 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 220
Dacia Duster dCi 85
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220
36 mpg
46 mpg
Dacia Duster dCi 85
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
609 mi
Mercedes GLA 220
536 mi
609 mi
Dacia Duster dCi 85
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220
123.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Dacia Duster dCi 85
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 220
Dacia Duster dCi 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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