BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz GLA Class Comparison

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BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

Which is better BMW 3 Series or Mercedes-Benz GLA Class? Compare 3 Series vs GLA Class on the basis of price, specifications, mileage, features and other factors. The BMW 3 Series price ranges from Rs 39.8 - 47.3 Lakh While the Mercedes-Benz GLA Class price ranges from Rs 32.33 - 38.64 Lakh. The 3 Series Diesel starts at Rs 39.8 Lakh and the 3 Series Automatic starts at Rs 39.8 Lakh. The GLA Class Diesel starts at Rs 32.33 Lakh and the GLA Class Automatic starts at Rs 32.33 Lakh. As far as mileage is concerned, depending upon the fuel type and variant, the 3 Series has a mileage of 15.34 kmpl to 22.69 kmpl and the GLA Class has a mileage of 13.7 kmpl to 17.9 kmpl.

Specs	BMW 3 Series	Mercedes-Benz GLA Class
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1995	2143
Max Power	190bhp@4000rpm	170bhp@3400-4000rpm
Max Torque	400Nm@1750-2500rpm	350Nm@1400-3400rpm
Mileage	22.69 kmpl	17.9 kmpl
Cargo Volume	480-litres	481-litres

Overview

User Reviews	4.5 based on 26 Reviews N/A N/A
Fuel Type	Diesel Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI)	22.69 kmpl 17.9 kmpl 21.76 kmpl
Available Colors	10 More
Fuel Tank Capacity	57Litres 50Litres 60Litres
Seating Capacity	5 5 5
Transmission Type	Automatic Automatic Automatic
Engine Displacement (cc)	1995 2143 1995
Offers & Discount	1 Offer View now No 1 Offer View now
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,03,491Check Now Rs.87,790Check Now Rs.1,13,015Check Now
Insurance SaveBig	Rs.1,43,782 Know how Rs.1,44,467 Know how Rs.2,19,763 Know how
Service Cost	No No No
	Standout Features
Air Conditioner	Available Yes Available
Cd Player	Yes Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System	Yes Yes Yes
Power Steering	Yes Yes Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes Yes Yes
Leather Seats	Available Yes Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Available No Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	- - -
Air Conditioner	Available Yes Available
Heater	Available Yes Available
Adjustable Steering	Available Yes Available
Tachometer	Available Yes Available
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Available Yes Available
Leather Seats	Available Yes Available
Fabric Upholstery	No No No
Leather Steering Wheel	Available Yes Available
Glove Compartment	Available Yes Available
Digital Clock	Available Yes Available
Outside Temperature Display	Available Yes Available
Cigarette Lighter	Available No Available
Digital Odometer	Available Yes Available
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front & Rear Front Front & Rear
Driving Experience Control Eco	Available Yes Available
Folding Table In The Rear	No No No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Available Yes Available
Ventilated Seats	No No No
Dual Tone Dashboard	Available No Available
Additional Features	Fine Wood Trim Burled Walnut With Highlight Trim Finisher In Pearl Chrome Entry Sills BMW Exclusive Chrome Trim In The Centre Console Area Floor Mats In Velour Multifunction Instrument Display With 26 cm Display Adapted To Individual Character Design For Drive Modes Lights Package Roller Sunblind For Rear and Rear Side Windows Smokers Package Storage Compartment Package Leather Dakota Veneto Beige/Oyster dark highlight Veneto Beige/Black Or Leather Dakota Cognac/Brown Highlight Black/Cognac Fine Wood Trim Burled Walnut With Highlight Trim Finisher In Pearl Chrome Interior Mirrors With Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function Instrument Cluster with 11.6 cm Colour Multifunction Display, Pointers in Metallic Silver, Red Needle, Light and Sight Package Ambience Lighting With 12 Colours Light and Sight Package Roof Rack In Chrome Appearance Sail Pattern Trim Step Board Embellisher Illuminated The Door Sill Panels In Brushed Stainless Steel Add Exclusive Sporty Highlights With Their Illuminated Mercedes-Benz Lettering Fine Wood Trim Fineline Anthracite With Highlight Trim Finishers In Pearl Chrome Frameless Doors Smokers Package Front Armrest, Sliding With Storage Compartment Floor Mats In Velour Interior Mirrors With Automatic Anti Dazzle Function Lights Package With Ambient Lighting Storage Compartment Package Leather Dakota Veneto Beige/Oyster Dark Highlight Veneto Beige Or Leather Dakota Cognac/Brown Highlight Cognac
Interior Lighting	No Ambient light No
Adjustable Headlights	Yes Yes Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes No Yes
Fog Lights Rear	No No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror	No No No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes Yes Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes Yes Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No Yes No
Rear Window Washer	No No No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes Yes Yes
Wheel Covers	No No No
Alloy Wheels	Yes Yes Yes
Power Antenna	No No No
Tinted Glass	Yes Yes Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes Yes Yes
Removable Or Convertible Top	No No No
Roof Carrier	No No No
Sun Roof	Yes Yes Yes
Moon Roof	No Yes Yes
Side Stepper	No No No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes Yes Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes Yes Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes Yes Yes
Smoke Headlamps	Yes No No
Roof Rail	No Yes No
Lighting	LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,LED Fog Lights LED Headlights,LED Tail lamps LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,LED Fog Lights
Trunk Opener	Smart Smart Smart
Additional Features	BMW Kidney Grille With 11 Slats In Chrome Exclusive Design Features In Chrome At The Front And Rear Side Window Frames And Tailpipe Trim In Chrome Mirrors With Memory Function Heat Protection Glazing 5 Spoke Light Alloy Wheel A Simulated Underguard In Bucket Tooth Design With Silver Chrome In The Front Bumper Powerdomes On The Bonnet LED tail lights with crystal look Urban Package Decorative Air Breather In Chrome High Gloss BMW Kidney Grille With 11 Slats In Chrome High Gloss Car Key With Pearl Chrome Trim Highlight Front Door Sills Finishers With Inserts In Aluminium With BMW Designation Exclusive Pearl Chrome Trim In The Centre Console Area Exclusive Design Features In High Gloss Chrome At The Front And Rear Side Window Frames In Chrome High Gloss Tailpipe Finisher In Chrome High Gloss Exterior Mirrors With Automatic Anti Dazzle Function On Driver Side, Mirror Heating & Memory Active Rear Spoiler Heat Protection Glazing
Heated Wing Mirror	Available No Available

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Performance

Tyres

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General Car Details

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Comfort & Convenience

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System	Yes Yes Yes
Brake Assist	Yes Yes Yes
Central Locking	Yes Yes Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes No Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes Yes Yes
Side Airbag Front	Yes Yes Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No No No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes Yes Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes Yes Yes
Xenon Headlamps	Yes Yes No
Halogen Headlamps	No No Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes Yes Yes
Traction Control	Yes Yes Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes Yes Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes Yes Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes Yes Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes Yes Yes
Clutch Lock	No No No
Ebd	Yes Yes Yes
Advance Safety Features	BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent Maintenance System), Launch Control Function, Cruise Control With Braking Function, Servotronic Steering Assist, Park Distance Control (PDC), Front and Rear, Brake Energy Regeneration, Head Airbags, Front And Rear, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Runflat Tyres With Reinforced Side Walls, Warning Triangle With First Aid Kit, BMW Secure Advance Includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole In One, Road Side Assistance 24x7, Emergency Spare Wheel Attention Assist, Blue Efficiency, Adaptive Brake System, Acceleration Skid Control, Lamp Failure Indicator, Adaptive Brake Lights Flashing, Lamp Failure Indicator ,Electronic Stability Program ,QR code stickers for post-accident rescue BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent Maintenance System) Launch Control Function Servotronic Steering Assist Park Distance Control (PDC), Front & Rear Brake Energy Regeneration Head Airbags For All 4 Outer Seats With Curtain Head Protection For Rear Passenger Park Distance Control (PDC), Front & Rear Cornering Brake Control (CBC) Runflat Tyres With Reinforced Side Walls Warning Triangle With First Aid Kit BMW Secure Advance Includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance And Golf Hole In One With Roadside Assistance 24x7 Intelligent Airbag System
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No No No
Rear Camera	Yes Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes Yes Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	No No No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Available No Available
Knee Airbags	No No No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Available No Available
Heads Up Display	No No No
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts	Available No Available
Blind Spot Monitor	No No No
Hill Descent Control	No Available No
Hill Assist	No Available No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	No No No
View360Camera	No No No

Interior

Air Conditioner	Available Yes Available
Heater	Available Yes Available
Adjustable Steering	Available Yes Available
Tachometer	Available Yes Available
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Available Yes Available
Leather Seats	Available Yes Available
Fabric Upholstery	No No No
Leather Steering Wheel	Available Yes Available
Glove Compartment	Available Yes Available
Digital Clock	Available Yes Available
Outside Temperature Display	Available Yes Available
Cigarette Lighter	Available No Available
Digital Odometer	Available Yes Available
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front & Rear Front Front & Rear
Driving Experience Control Eco	Available Yes Available
Folding Table In The Rear	No No No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Available Yes Available
Ventilated Seats	No No No
Dual Tone Dashboard	Available No Available
Additional Features	Fine Wood Trim Burled Walnut With Highlight Trim Finisher In Pearl Chrome Entry Sills BMW Exclusive Chrome Trim In The Centre Console Area Floor Mats In Velour Multifunction Instrument Display With 26 cm Display Adapted To Individual Character Design For Drive Modes Lights Package Roller Sunblind For Rear and Rear Side Windows Smokers Package Storage Compartment Package Leather Dakota Veneto Beige/Oyster dark highlight Veneto Beige/Black Or Leather Dakota Cognac/Brown Highlight Black/Cognac Fine Wood Trim Burled Walnut With Highlight Trim Finisher In Pearl Chrome Interior Mirrors With Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function Instrument Cluster with 11.6 cm Colour Multifunction Display, Pointers in Metallic Silver, Red Needle, Light and Sight Package Ambience Lighting With 12 Colours Light and Sight Package Roof Rack In Chrome Appearance Sail Pattern Trim Step Board Embellisher Illuminated The Door Sill Panels In Brushed Stainless Steel Add Exclusive Sporty Highlights With Their Illuminated Mercedes-Benz Lettering Fine Wood Trim Fineline Anthracite With Highlight Trim Finishers In Pearl Chrome Frameless Doors Smokers Package Front Armrest, Sliding With Storage Compartment Floor Mats In Velour Interior Mirrors With Automatic Anti Dazzle Function Lights Package With Ambient Lighting Storage Compartment Package Leather Dakota Veneto Beige/Oyster Dark Highlight Veneto Beige Or Leather Dakota Cognac/Brown Highlight Cognac
Interior Lighting	No Ambient light No

Exterior

Entertainment & Communication

Suspension & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity

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Type	TwinPower Turbo 4 Cylinde 2.2-litre Diesel Engine TwinPower Turbo 4-Cylinde
Displacement	1995 2143 1995
Max Power	190bhp@4000rpm 170bhp@3400-4000rpm 190bhp@4000rpm
Year	2016 2017 2014
Max Torque	400Nm@1750-2500rpm 350Nm@1400-3400rpm 400Nm@1750-2500rpm
Description	2.0-litre 190bhp 16V Diesel Engine 2.2-litre 170bhp 16V Diesel Engine 2.0-litre 190bhp 16V Diesel Engine
No Of Cylinder	4 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder	4 4 4
Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC DOHC
Fuel Supply System	CRDi CRDi CRDi
Bore XStroke	No No No
Compression Ratio	No No No
Turbo Charger	Yes Yes Yes
Super Charger	No No No

Transmission Type	Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gear Box	8 Speed 7 Speed 8 Speed
Drive Type	RWD AWD RWD
Overdrive	No No No
Synchronizers	No No No
Clutch Type	No No No

Steering Type	Power Power Power
Steering Column	Adjustable Height & Reach Adjustable
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius	5.5 metres 5.92 metres 5.5 metres

Front Brake Type	Disc Disc Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc Disc Disc

Top Speed	230 Kmph 218 Kmph 226 Kmph
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)	7.2 Seconds 7.7 Seconds 7.7 Seconds
Drag Coefficient	No No No
Braking Time	No No No

Mileage (City)	No No No
Mileage (ARAI)	22.69 kmpl 17.9 kmpl 21.76 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel Diesel Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	57 50 60
Emission Norm Compliance	Euro VI No Euro VI

Tyre Size	225/50 R17 235/50 R18 225/50 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial Tubeless,Radial Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size	No No No
Alloy Wheel Size	17 Inch 18 Inch 18 Inch

Country of Assembly	Germany No No
Country of Manufacture	Germany No No
Introduction Date	2016-01-27 No No
Warranty Time	2 Years No No
Warranty Distance	Unlimited kms No No

Length	4824mm 4424 mm 4633 mm
Width	1811 mm 1804 mm 1811 mm
Height	1429 mm 1494mm 1429 mm
Ground Clearance (Laden)	No No No
Ground Clearance Unladen	157mm 183 mm 165 mm
Wheel Base	2810 mm 2699 mm 2810 mm
Front Tread	1544 mm 1569 mm 1544 mm
Rear Tread	1583 mm 1560 mm 1563 mm
Kerb Weight	No 1585 kg No
Gross Weight	No 2075 Kg No

Front Headroom	1023 mm 1015 mm 1023 mm
Front Legroom	No 276 mm No
Rear Headroom	957 mm 971 mm 957 mm
Rear Legroom	No 316 mm No

Cassette Player	No No No
Cd Player	Yes Yes Yes
Cd Changer	Yes No Yes
Dvd Player	Yes No Yes
Radio	Yes Yes Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes No Yes
Speakers Front	Yes Yes Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes Yes Yes
Integrated2DINAudio	Yes Yes Yes
Usb And Auxiliary Input	Yes Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes Yes Yes
Touch Screen	Yes Yes Yes
Additional Features	BMW Apps Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System With Total Output of 205 Watts iDrive Touch With Handwriting Recognition Including 22.3 cm Colour Display Integrated Hard Drive 20 GB Navigation System Professional With 3D Maps, Configurable User Interface & Touch Functionality Audio 20 CD High Resolution Media Display With 8 Inch Screen Smartphone Integration Package BMW Apps Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System With Total Output Of 205 Watts iDrive Touch With Handwriting Recognition Navigation System Professional With Touch Functionality, 3d Maps 22.3 cm LCD With Configurable User Interface And Resolution Of 1280x480 Pixel Hard Drive 20 GB
Connectivity	Apple CarPlay Android Auto,Apple CarPlay Apple CarPlay
Internal Storage	No No No
Number Of Speaker	9 6 9
Rear Entertainment System	No No No