Mercedes GLA 2013 vs BMW X3 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLA engine produces 28 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLA consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLA consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X3 2011 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW X3 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.66 m | |
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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: | 421 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLA has 129 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: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`285 | |
| 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 (€): | 22 200 | 12 200 | |
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