Mercedes GLA 2013 vs BMW X3 2010

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Mercedes GLA
2013 - 2017
BMW X3
2010 - 2014
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes GLA is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X3 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes GLA also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 1.5 - 2.12.0 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 109 - 360 HP143 - 313 HP
Torque: 250 - 450 NM270 - 630 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.8 - 12 seconds5.7 - 10.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.9 - 7.55.1 - 9.0
Mercedes GLA petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X3.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.42 m4.65 m
Width: 1.80 m1.88 m
Height: 1.49 m1.66 m
Mercedes GLA is smaller.
Mercedes GLA is 23 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 17 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 481 litres550 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1235 litres1600 litres
BMW X3 has more luggage space.
Mercedes GLA has 69 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 365 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.84 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.06 metres less than that of the BMW X3.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`999~ 2`315
Safety:
Mercedes GLA scores higher in safety tests, but BMW X3 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes GLA scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 23 80013 200
Pros and Cons: Mercedes GLA has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
BMW X3 has
  • roomier boot
  • higher children safety
  • lower price
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