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Citroen C4 vs Mercedes GLA – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Mercedes GLA?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C4 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20600 £, while the Mercedes GLA costs 38800 £. That’s a price difference of around 18274 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLA manages with 2.90 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.70 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Citroen C4 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 427 km, about 353 km more than the Mercedes GLA.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLA has a convincingly edge – offering 421 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.30 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLA performs evident better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLA pulls significantly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Citroen C4 is slightly lighter – 1403 kg compared to 1570 kg. The difference is around 167 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C4 offers to a small extent more room – 510 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLA performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1430 L, which is about 70 L more than the Citroen C4.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLA somewhat takes the win – 500 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLA shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Mercedes GLA

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 - 9.5 L
  • Electric Range : 74 km
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Mercedes GLA

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The Mercedes GLA blends Mercedes style with compact crossover practicality, looking sharper than its size suggests while still feeling purposeful around town. Inside it serves up premium materials and tech-forward ergonomics, and the composed ride makes it an appealing pick for buyers who want luxury wrapped in a city-friendly package with a wink of adventurous spirit.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20600 - 32000 £
Price
38800 - 75300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
74 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
66 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1403 - 1659 kg
Curb weight
1570 - 1810 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Length
4350 - 4580 mm
Length
4412 - 4443 mm
Width
1800 - 1834 mm
Width
1834 - 1849 mm
Height
1520 - 1525 mm
Height
1590 - 1616 mm
Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1360 L
Max trunk capacity
1385 - 1430 L
Payload
381 - 406 kg
Payload
480 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 270 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

The Citroen C4 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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