BMW X3 2021 vs Mercedes GLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| BMW X3 engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes GLA, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 43 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes GLA) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW X3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this BMW X3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of BMW X3 2021 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1430 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 115 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`330 kg | 2`010 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`710 kg | 1`410 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 620 kg | 600 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 41 800 | 34 400 | |
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