Car comparison

Mini Countryman (F60) JCW 2.0vsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 250

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

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Mini Countryman (F60)

JCW 2.0

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mini Countryman (F60) JCW 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    848 km
    527 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
231hp172kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
72.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
739km459mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,424mm174in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,565mm62in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
450L
421L
Max trunk volume
1,390L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
56L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

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

Power comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
1,430 kg
3,153 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.06.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2506.6 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
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.6 s
230 km/h
143 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
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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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

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
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-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
MiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 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
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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMiniCountryman (F60)JCW 2.0Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
Power
231 hp
172 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
739 km
459 mi
848 km
527 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
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Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VehicleMini Countryman (F60) JCW 2.0Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Countryman (F60) JCW 2.0

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 109 km (68 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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