BMW 3 Series Vs Volvo S60 Cross Country Vs Mercedes-Benz GLA comparison

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BMW 3 Series Vs Volvo S60 Cross Country Vs Mercedes-Benz GLA Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the 3 Series Vs S60 Cross Country Vs GLA on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

3 Series Vs S60 Cross Country Vs GLA – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW 3 Series in New Delhi starts at ₹ 41.7 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 62.9 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the BMW 3 Series costs ₹ 42.1 Lakh, whereas the BMW 3 Series Diesel top-end costs ₹ 47.5 Lakh. On the other hand, Mercedes-Benz GLA price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 34.38 Lakh. The base Diesel model of the Mercedes-Benz GLA costs ₹ 32.33 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Mercedes-Benz GLA comes with a price tag of ₹ 38.64 Lakh Lastly, the Diesel Volvo S60 Cross Country starts at ₹ 44.27 Lakh.

Summary	BMW 3 Series	Volvo S60 Cross Country	Mercedes-Benz GLA
Price	₹ 41.7 Lakh	₹ 44.27 Lakh	₹ 32.33 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Volvo	Mercedes-Benz
Body Type	Sedan	Crossover	SUV
Mileage	16.13 Km/l	20.00 Km/l	17.90 Km/l
Power	255 bhp	190 bhp	134 bhp
Engine	1998 CC	2400 CC	2143 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel

3 Series Vs S60 Cross Country Vs GLA – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW 3 Series base Petrol engine returns 16 Km/l, whereas the base diesel returns 20 Km/l. The Mercedes-Benz GLA base Petrol returns 14 Km/l, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 18 Km/l of fuel efficiency. The Volvo S60 Cross Country Diesel basic model, on the other hand, gives 20 Km/l.

3 Series Vs S60 Cross Country Vs GLA – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW 3 Series gets 2 Petrol 255, 382 bhp engines and 188 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Mercedes-Benz GLA comes in 181 bhp Petrol engine and 2 Diesel 134, 168 bhp engines. Lastly, the Volvo S60 Cross Country is offered in 190 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder Petrol Engine	Five-Cylinder Turbo Charged Diesel	4-cylinder Diesel Engine
Displacement (CC)	1998 CC	2400 CC	2143 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	5	4
Power	255 bhp@5000 rpm	190 bhp@4000 rpm	134 bhp@3600-4400 rpm
Torque	400 Nm@1550-4400 rpm	420 Nm@1500-3000 rpm	300 Nm@1600-3000 rpm
Drive Train	RWD	AWD	AWD
Emission Standard	BS VI	N/A	N/A

Dimensions

Length	4633 mm	4637 mm	4417 mm
Width	1811 mm	1866 mm	1804 mm
Height	1429 mm	1539 mm	1494 mm
Wheelbase	2810 mm	2774 mm	2699 mm
Ground Clearance	157 mm	201 mm	183 mm
Boot Space	480 L	380 L	421 L
Kerb Weight	1544 Kg	1776 Kg	1585 Kg
Gross Weight	2055 Kg	2230 Kg	2020 Kg
Front Track	1544 mm	1619 mm	1569 mm
Rear Track	1583 mm	1577 mm	1560 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	5.50 m	5.65 m	5.92 m
No. Of Doors	4	4	5
Seating Capacity	5	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A	Dual Clutch

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless Radial
Front Tyre Size	225/45 R18	235/40 R18	235/50 R18
Rear Tyre Size	255/40 R18	235/40 R18	235/50 R18

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	Double Joint Spring-strut Axle	MacPherson Strut	AIRMATIC Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Five-Arm	Multi-Link	AIRMATIC Air Suspension

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A	13.70 Km/l
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A	17.00 Km/l
Mileage	16.13 Km/l	20.00 Km/l	17.90 Km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	59.0	67.5	50.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	5.8 seconds	7.6 seconds	9.9 seconds
Max Speed	250	210	205

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Lateral Parking	-	-
Tyre Pressure Indicator	-	-
Warning triangle with first-aid kit	-	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	2-Zone Climate Control	Automatic Climate Control	Automatic Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Leather Dakota	Sport Leather	ARTICO Leather
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Emergency Spare Wheel		-	-
Heat Protection Glazing		-	-
ISOFIX		-	-
Launch Control Function		-	-

Lights

Light Type	LED	Xenon	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Apple CarPlay	-	-

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
Hi-Fi loudspeaker system	-	-

Reviews

Expert Reviews

BMW 3 Series India First Drive Review

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Mar 04, 2016 07:04 AM
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Exclusive Review of The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

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Aug 28, 2014 11:38 AM
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