Mercedes GLA 2019 vs BMW X3 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLA engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW X3, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 65 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 204 mm (8 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: | 4.41 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mercedes GLA is smaller. Mercedes GLA is 30 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1430 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLA has 115 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`010 kg | 2`330 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`410 kg | 1`710 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 620 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 400 | 41 800 | |
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