The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (17 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 4WD Automatic (7-seater) (06 - 11)
€ 56,900

€ 38,700

€ 56,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 45 AMG is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 12 inches lower than the Chevrolet Captiva 3.2.
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
55.7
71
79.6
67.7
72.8
83.3
71 in
Width
72.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
55.7 in
Height
67.7 in
106.3
175
106.5
182.5
175 in
Length
182.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
3494 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
15.68 %

General
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
X156
Generation
C100
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
376 hp
227 hp
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
219 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
219 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
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9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
9.29 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
32 mpg
20 mpg
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
39 mpg
highway
27 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
470 mi
Range
351 mi
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
470 mi
351 mi
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
217.9 kWh
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
140.2 kWh
217.9 kWh
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft









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