BMW X3 Vs Mercedes-Benz GLA comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 56.5 Lakh

₹ 32.33 Lakh

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BMW X3 Vs Mercedes-Benz GLA Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the X3 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.

X3 Vs GLA – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW X3 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 56.5 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 61.8 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the BMW X3 costs ₹ 62.5 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.

Summary	BMW X3	Mercedes-Benz GLA
Price	₹ 56.5 Lakh	₹ 32.33 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	13.32 Km/l	17.90 Km/l
Power	249 bhp	134 bhp
Engine	1998 CC	2143 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

X3 Vs GLA – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW X3 base Petrol engine returns 13 Km/l, whereas the base diesel returns 16 Km/l. The Mercedes-Benz GLA base Petrol returns 14 Km/l, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 18 Km/l of fuel efficiency.

X3 Vs GLA – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW X3 gets 249 bhp Petrol engine and 188 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Mercedes-Benz GLA comes in 181 bhp Petrol engine and 2 Diesel 134, 168 bhp engines.

Engine

Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder Petrol Engine	4-cylinder Diesel Engine
Displacement (CC)	1998 CC	2143 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	4
Power	249 bhp@5200 rpm	134 bhp@3600-4400 rpm
Torque	350 Nm@1450-4800 rpm	300 Nm@1600-3000 rpm
Drive Train	4WD	AWD

Dimensions

Length	4700 mm	4417 mm
Width	1891 mm	1804 mm
Height	1676 mm	1494 mm
Wheelbase	2864 mm	2699 mm
Ground Clearance	211 mm	183 mm
Boot Space	485 L	421 L
Kerb Weight	N/A	1585 Kg
Gross Weight	N/A	2020 Kg
Front Track	1620 mm	1569 mm
Rear Track	1636 mm	1560 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	5.95 m	5.92 m
No. Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	5

Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless Radial
Front Tyre Size	245/50 R19	235/50 R18
Rear Tyre Size	245/50 R19	235/50 R18

Braking System

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

Suspension

Front Suspension	Dynamic Damper Control With Infinite And Independent Damping	AIRMATIC Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Dynamic Damper Control With Infinite And Independent Damping	AIRMATIC Air Suspension

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	13.70 Km/l
Mileage Highway	N/A	17.00 Km/l
Mileage	13.32 Km/l	17.90 Km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	60.0	50.0

Steering

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

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	6.3 seconds	9.9 seconds
Max Speed	240	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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	3-Zone Climate Control	Automatic Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	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 Vernasca	ARTICO Leather
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control

Lights

Light Type	Adaptive LED	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

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

Reviews

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