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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dvsBMW 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 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2015-2017
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

20i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
177hp132kW
184hp137kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,325kg5,126lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
87.7s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
53.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
156Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
931km578mi
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-
168g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d: 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 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 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 220dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
53.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 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 220d
177 hp
132 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
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 220d
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
1,735 kg
3,825 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 220d
223 km/h
139 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 220d7.7 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i8.2 s

Although BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 0.5 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 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 2.8 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 220d
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
1,136 km
706 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
931 km
578 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.7 s
223 km/h
139 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 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 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 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d 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 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.7 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 220d
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
177 hp
132 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
1,136 km
706 mi
931 km
578 mi
CO2 score
-
168 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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 220dBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 206 km (128 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 129 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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