Mercedes GLA vs Renault Clio – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Clio has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16600 £, while the Mercedes GLA costs 38800 £. That’s a price difference of around 22251 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLA manages with 2.90 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Renault Clio with 4.30 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.

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 143 HP. That’s roughly 278 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.30 s, while the Renault Clio takes 9.30 s. That’s about 5 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLA performs distinct better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 96 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLA pulls convincingly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 295 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Renault Clio is evident lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1570 kg. The difference is around 446 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLA offers a bit more room – 435 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLA performs evident better – up to 1430 L, which is about 361 L more than the Renault Clio.

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

Our conclusion: The Mercedes GLA proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes GLA is the better all-rounder in this comparison.