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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250vsMini 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 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2017
VS

Mini Countryman (R60) · Facelift 2014

Cooper S 1.6

190 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    848 km
    527 mi
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 Cooper S 1.6

  • Lightest
    1,310 kg
    2,888 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
Power
211hp157kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
71.6s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
848km527mi
Calculated
783km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu 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
1,425L
1,170L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
47L
CO2 emissions-
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: 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 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
36.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 has 21 hp more than Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 Cooper S 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
1,310 kg
2,888 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 250
230 km/h
143 mph
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
218 km/h
135 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 2507.1 s
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.67.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 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 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 Cooper S 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: 0.6 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 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
848 km
527 mi
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
783 km
487 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
230 km/h
143 mph
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
218 km/h
135 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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/h7.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) 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)GLA 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.1 s
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.5 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)GLA 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014Cooper S 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
848 km
527 mi
783 km
487 mi
CO2 score
-
139 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 Cooper S 1.6
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 65 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 71 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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