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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250vsMini Countryman (R60) · Facelift 2014 JCW 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

JCW 1.6

218 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    848 km
    527 mi
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6
Power
211hp157kW
218hp163kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,915kg4,222lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
848km527mi
Calculated
662km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
4,133mm163in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,549mm61in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance-
128mm5in
Trunk volume
421L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,425L
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 250Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 JCW 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 JCW 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 2014JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,100-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
29.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
156 km/h
97 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 2014JCW 1.6
218 hp
163 kW

Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 JCW 1.6 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 and Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 JCW 1.6: 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 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6
300 Nm
221 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 2014JCW 1.6
1,405 kg
3,097 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 2014JCW 1.6
228 km/h
142 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 2014JCW 1.66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 JCW 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: 0.2 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 2014JCW 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 250 and Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 JCW 1.6: 0.5 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 2014JCW 1.6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
848 km
527 mi
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 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 250
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
230 km/h
143 mph
MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6
218 hp
163 kW
6.9 s
228 km/h
142 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 2014JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,549 mm
61.0 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 2014JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 2014JCW 1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.9 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 2014JCW 1.6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 250MiniCountryman (R60)Facelift 2014JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,549 mm
61.0 in
Range score
848 km
527 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
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 250Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 JCW 1.6
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 187 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 71 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mini Countryman (R60) Facelift 2014 JCW 1.6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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