The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 7G-DCT (14 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 AWD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 35,800

€ 33,500

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 250 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 250
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 250
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
3208 lb
Curb Weight
4262 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5406 lb

Weight Difference:
1054 lb
24.73 %

General
Mercedes GLA 250
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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
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 270.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
146 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
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15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.83 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.42 lb/hp
25.83 lb/hp
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
41 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
32 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
545 mi
Range
434 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
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 250
108 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1069 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