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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDIvsBMW 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 220 CDI

170 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2015
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

20i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDIBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
170hp127kW
184hp137kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
79.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
86.8s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
42.7s
Calculated
52.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
957km595mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu 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 220 CDIBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: 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 220 CDI3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 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 220 CDIBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.7 s
52.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 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 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
350 Nm
258 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 220 CDI
1,460 kg
3,219 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 220 CDI
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 220 CDI8.3 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 220 CDI: 0.1 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 220 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 220 CDI and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 2.4 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 220 CDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 220 CDI
1,087 km
675 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 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 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 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 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 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI 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 220 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.3 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 220 CDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 220 CDIBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
1,087 km
675 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
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 220 CDIBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 130 km (81 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 129 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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