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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 250vsMini Countryman (F60) JCW 2.0

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
VS

Mini Countryman (F60)

JCW 2.0

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
Power
211hp157kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
739km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,557mm61in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,567mm62in
Trunk volume
421L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,390L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
51L
CO2 emissions-
158g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250Mini Countryman (F60) JCW 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Mini Countryman (F60) JCW 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.05,000-6,000 rpm1,450-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
26.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW

Mini Countryman (F60) JCW 2.0 has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 and Mini Countryman (F60) JCW 2.0: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
1,555 kg
3,428 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)Facelift 2017GLA 250
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
234 km/h
145 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)Facelift 2017GLA 2506.6 s
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.06.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Countryman (F60) JCW 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250: 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)Facelift 2017GLA 250
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 and Mini Countryman (F60) JCW 2.0: 0.9 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)Facelift 2017GLA 250
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
833 km
518 mi
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
739 km
459 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.6 s
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
234 km/h
145 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)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 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)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 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)Facelift 2017GLA 250
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.6 s
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.5 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)Facelift 2017GLA 250
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
Power
211 hp
157 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
739 km
459 mi
CO2 score
-
158 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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) Facelift 2017 GLA 250Mini Countryman (F60) JCW 2.0
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 94 km (59 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

Mini Countryman (F60) JCW 2.0

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 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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