BMW X3 2021 vs Mercedes GLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| BMW X3 and Mercedes GLA have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.3 | |
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The Mercedes GLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X3 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X3 2021 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X3 2021 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.61 m | |
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BMW X3 is larger. BMW X3 is 30 cm longer than the Mercedes GLA, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1420 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 125 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 180 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`500 kg | 2`190 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`840 kg | 1`595 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 660 kg | 595 kg | |
| BMW X3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Mercedes GLA. Therefore, BMW X3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 41 800 | 34 600 | |
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