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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200vsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 20i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 200

156 hp1595 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2017
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

20i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    595 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200

  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
156hp116kW
184hp137kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
84.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
86.8s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
45.6s
Calculated
52.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
957km595mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance-
204mm8in
Trunk volume
421L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
67L
CO2 emissions-
163g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 2005,300 rpm1,250-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.6 s
52.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
156 hp
116 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i has 28 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200 and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
1,680 kg
3,704 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
215 km/h
134 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 2008.8 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200 and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
847 km
527 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
957 km
595 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
156 hp
116 kW
8.8 s
215 km/h
134 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.8 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
847 km
527 mi
957 km
595 mi
CO2 score
-
163 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200

  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 110 km (68 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 129 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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