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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dvsMini Countryman (R60) · Facelift 2014 Cooper S 1.6

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 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2015-2017
VS

Mini Countryman (R60) · Facelift 2014

Cooper S 1.6

190 hp1598 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,120 km
    696 mi
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dMiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
Power
177hp132kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
1,925kg4,244lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
76.5s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
76.6s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
38.1s
Calculated
43.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
170Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,120km696mi
Calculated
662km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
4,109mm162in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,561mm61in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,551mm61in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
421L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,170L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
47L
CO2 emissions-
165g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dMini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,000 rpm4,050 rpm
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dMiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
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
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.1 s
43.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
146 km/h
90 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
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
190 hp
142 kW

Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 Cooper S 1.6 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d and Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 Cooper S 1.6: 13 hp (10 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
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
240 Nm
177 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
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
1,415 kg
3,120 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
218 km/h
135 mph
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
213 km/h
132 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
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.68.1 s

Although Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 Cooper S 1.6 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 Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 Cooper S 1.6: 0.4 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d and Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 Cooper S 1.6: 2.1 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 220d
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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
1,120 km
696 mi
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
662 km
411 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
218 km/h
135 mph
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
190 hp
142 kW
8.1 s
213 km/h
132 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
218 km/h
135 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
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,109 mm
161.8 in
Height
1,561 mm
61.5 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
218 km/h
135 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.7 s
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.1 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
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dMiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
Power
177 hp
132 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.1 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,109 mm
161.8 in
Height
1,561 mm
61.5 in
Range score
1,120 km
696 mi
662 km
411 mi
CO2 score
-
165 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 220dMini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 Cooper S 1.6
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 458 km (285 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 71 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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