Mercedes GLA vs Renault Scénic – Performance, range & efficiency 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 Scénic has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34600 £, while the Mercedes GLA costs 38800 £. That’s a price difference of around 4208 £.

As for range, the Renault Scénic performs significantly better – achieving up to 598 km, about 524 km more than the Mercedes GLA.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLA has a decisively edge – offering 421 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 203 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 Renault Scénic takes 7.90 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLA performs noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Renault Scénic tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLA pulls distinct stronger with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Mercedes GLA is slightly lighter – 1570 kg compared to 1822 kg. The difference is around 252 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Scénic offers clearly perceptible more room – 545 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Scénic performs somewhat better – up to 1670 L, which is about 240 L more than the Mercedes GLA.

When it comes to payload, Renault Scénic hardly perceptible takes the win – 518 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

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