BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz GLA Class Comparison
- rs47.5 Lakh*VS
- rs41.51 Lakh*
BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz GLA Class
Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Mercedes-Benz GLA Class? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs 41.7 Lakh ex-showroom for 330i Sport (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLA Class price starts Rs 32.33 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 d Style (Diesel). 3 Series has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLA Class has 2143 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 19.62 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the GLA Class has a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (Diesel top model).
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.56,06,552* | Rs.49,03,588* |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 1995 | 2143 |
| Available Colors | Alpine WhitePotamaic BlueMineral GreyMediterranean BlueBlack Sapphire | Jupiter Redcanyon beige metallicCirrus WhiteMountain greyPolar Silver |
| Body Type | SedanAll Sedan Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 187.74bhp@4000rpm | 170bhp@3400-4000rpm |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 19.62 kmpl | 17.9 kmpl |
| User Rating | ||
| Boot Space (Litres) | 480 | 481 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57Litres | 50Litres |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Offers & Discount | 1 Offer View now | No |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.1,06,707 | Rs.93,341 |
| Insurance | Rs.2,11,302 3 Series Insurance | Rs.1,88,203 GLA Class Insurance |
| Comfort & Convenience | ||
|---|---|---|
| Power Steering | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Front | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control | 3 Zone | Yes |
| Air Quality Control | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Trunk Opener | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Fuel Lid Opener | Yes | Yes |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | Yes | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet | Yes | Yes |
| Trunk Light | Yes | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamp | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Headrest | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | Yes | Yes |
| Cup Holders Front | Yes | Yes |
| Cup Holders Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Heated Seats Front | No | No |
| Heated Seats Rear | No | No |
| Seat Lumbar Support | Yes | Yes |
| Multifunction Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
| Navigation System | Yes | No |
| Foldable Rear Seat | - | 60:40 Split |
| Smart Access Card Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Box Cooling | No | Yes |
| Bottle Holder | Front & Rear Door | Front & Rear Door |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles | Yes | Yes |
| USB Charger | Front | Front |
| Steering Mounted Tripmeter | No | No |
| Central Console Armrest | With Storage | Yes |
| Tailgate Ajar | Yes | Yes |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Curtain | Yes | No |
| Luggage Hook And Net | No | No |
| Battery Saver | No | No |
| Lane Change Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Features | - | Automatic Transmission with Manual Mode Seat comfort Package Off Road Engineering Package |
| Massage Seats | No | - |
| Memory Function Seats | Driver's Seat Only | Front |
| One Touch Operating Power Window | Driver's Window | Driver's Window |
| Autonomous Parking | No | - |
| Drive Modes | 4 | 0 |
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes | Yes |
| KeyLess Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | ||
|---|---|---|
| Anti Lock Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Power Door Locks | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Yes | No |
| No Of Airbags | - | 6 |
| Driver Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| Side Airbag Front | Yes | Yes |
| Side Airbag Rear | No | No |
| Day Night Rear View Mirror | Yes | No |
| Passenger Side Rear View Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Xenon Headlamps | No | Yes |
| Halogen Headlamps | No | No |
| Rear Seat Belts | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | Yes | Yes |
| Front Impact Beams | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle Stability Control System | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Crash Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Clutch Lock | No | No |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Advance Safety Features | BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent Maintenance System), Launch Control 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 ure Advance Includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, 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 |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | No | No |
| Rear Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Theft Device | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Pinch Power Windows | Driver's Window | - |
| Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock | Yes | No |
| Knee Airbags | No | No |
| Isofix Child Seat Mounts | Yes | No |
| Heads Up Display | No | No |
| Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts | Yes | No |
| Blind Spot Monitor | No | No |
| Hill Descent Control | No | Yes |
| Hill Assist | No | Yes |
| Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock | Yes | No |
| 360 View Camera | No | No |
| Entertainment & Communication | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cd Player | Yes | Yes |
| Cd Changer | Yes | No |
| Dvd Player | No | No |
| Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System Remote Control | Yes | No |
| Speakers Front | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated2DINAudio | Yes | Yes |
| USB And Auxiliary Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Touch Screen Size | 12.3 inch | - |
| Connectivity | ,Android Auto,Apple CarPlay | Android Auto,Apple CarPlay |
| Internal Storage | Yes | No |
| Number Of Speaker | 9 | 6 |
| Rear Entertainment System | No | No |
| Additional Features | - | Audio 20 CD High Resolution Media Display With 8 Inch Screen Smartphone Integration Package |
| Interior | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Tripmeter | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Fabric Upholstery | No | No |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Compartment | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Clock | Yes | Yes |
| Outside Temperature Display | Yes | Yes |
| Cigarette Lighter | Yes | No |
| Digital Odometer | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Adjustable Seats | No | Front |
| Driving Experience Control Eco | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Table In The Rear | No | No |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | No | No |
| Dual Tone Dashboard | Yes | No |
| 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 Multi function 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 |
| Exterior | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lights Front | Yes | No |
| Fog Lights Rear | No | No |
| Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror | No | No |
| Electric Folding Rear View Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Window Wiper | No | Yes |
| Rear Window Washer | No | No |
| Rear Window Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Wheel Covers | No | No |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Power Antenna | No | No |
| Tinted Glass | No | Yes |
| Rear Spoiler | No | Yes |
| Removable Or Convertible Top | No | No |
| Roof Carrier | No | No |
| Sun Roof | Yes | Yes |
| Moon Roof | No | Yes |
| Side Stepper | No | No |
| Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated Antenna | Yes | Yes |
| Chrome Grille | Yes | Yes |
| Chrome Garnish | No | Yes |
| Smoke Headlamps | No | No |
| Halogen Headlamps | No | No |
| Roof Rail | No | Yes |
| Lighting | LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,LED Tail lamps,LED Fog Lights | LED Headlights,LED Tail lamps |
| Trunk Opener | Remote | 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 Under guard In Bucket Tooth Design With Silver Chrome In The Front Bumper Power domes On The Bonnet LED tail lights with crystal look Urban Package |
| Tyre Size | 225/50 R17 | 235/50 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless,Radial | Tubeless,Radial |
| Wheel Size | - | - |
| Alloy Wheel Size | 17 | 18 |
| Fuel & Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Mileage (City) | No | No |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 19.62 kmpl | 17.9 kmpl |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 57 | 50 |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS VI | No |
| Top Speed (Kmph) | 243 | 218 |
| Drag Coefficient | No | No |
| Engine and Transmission | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | TwinPower Turbo 4 Cylinde | 2.2-litre Diesel Engine |
| Displacement (cc) | 1995 | 2143 |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 187.74bhp@4000rpm | 170bhp@3400-4000rpm |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 400Nm@1750-2500rpm | 350Nm@1400-3400rpm |
| No Of Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | DOHC |
| Fuel Supply System | CRDi | CRDi |
| Turbo Charger | Yes | Yes |
| Super Charger | No | No |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gear Box | 8 Speed | 7 Speed |
| Drive Type | RWD | AWD |
| Clutch Type | No | No |
| Warranty | ||
|---|---|---|
| Introduction Date | No | No |
| Warranty Time | No | No |
| Warranty Distance | No | No |
| Dimensions & Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length (mm) | 4709 | 4424 |
| Width (mm) | 1827 | 1804 |
| Height (mm) | 1435 | 1494 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) | 157 | 183 |
| Wheel Base (mm) | 2810 | 2699 |
| Front Tread (mm) | 1589 | 1569 |
| Rear Tread (mm) | 1583 | 1560 |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | - | 1585 |
| Grossweight (kg) | - | 2075 |
| Rear Headroom (mm) | 957 | 971 |
| Rear Legroom (mm) | - | 316 |
| Front Headroom (mm) | - | 1015 |
| Front Legroom (mm) | - | 276 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 480 | 481 |
| No. of Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Suspension, Steering & Brakes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Double Joint Spring Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Five Arm | Four Link |
| Steering Type | Power | Power |
| Steering Column | Adjustable | Height & Reach |
| Steering Gear Type | Rack & Pinion | Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Radius (Metres) | 5.5 | 5.92 |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Top Speed (Kmph) | 243 | 218 |
| Acceleration (Seconds) | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS VI | - |
| Tyre Size | 225/50 R17 | 235/50 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless,Radial | Tubeless,Radial |
| Alloy Wheel Size | 17 | 18 |
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