BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Should you buy BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase or Mercedes-Benz GLA? 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 Long Wheelbase price starts at Rs 60.60 Lakh ex-showroom for 330Li M Sport 50 Jahre Edition (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts Rs 51.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol). 3 Series Long Wheelbase has 1998 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while GLA has 1950 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series Long Wheelbase has a mileage of 19.61 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the GLA has a mileage of 18.9 kmpl (Diesel top model).

3 Series Long Wheelbase Vs GLA

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase	Mercedes-Benz GLA
On Road Price	Rs.76,32,494^*	Rs.65,43,616^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1998	1950
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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320Ld M Sport
64.20 Lakh^*
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220d 4MATIC AMG Line
55 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	320Ld M Sport	220d 4MATIC AMG Line	sDrive18i M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.76,32,494^*	Rs.65,43,616^*	Rs.60,84,140^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,47,288/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,24,558/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,16,399/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,76,793	Rs.2,41,316	Rs.2,07,440
User Rating	4.3 Based on 71 Reviews	4.4 Based on 32 Reviews	4.5 Based on 143 Reviews
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Variant

320Ld M Sport

220d 4MATIC AMG Line

sDrive18i M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.76,32,494^*

Rs.65,43,616^*

Rs.60,84,140^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,47,288/month

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Rs.1,24,558/month

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Rs.1,16,399/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,76,793

Rs.2,41,316

Rs.2,07,440

User Rating

4.3

Based on 71 Reviews

4.4

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4.5

Based on 143 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo	OM 651 DE 22 LA	B38 turbo I3
Displacement (cc)	1998	1950	1499
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@4000rpm	187.74bhp@3800rpm	134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1750-2500rpm	400Nm@1600-2600rpm	230Nm@1500–4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes	Twin
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8 Speed	8-Speed DCT	7-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type	RWD	AWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

TwinPower Turbo

OM 651 DE 22 LA

B38 turbo I3

Displacement (cc)

1998

1950

1499

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

187.74bhp@4000rpm

187.74bhp@3800rpm

134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm@1750-2500rpm

400Nm@1600-2600rpm

230Nm@1500–4000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Twin

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8 Speed

8-Speed DCT

7-Speed Steptronic

Drive Type

RWD

AWD

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.61	18.9	16.35
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	-	51
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	219	219

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	No	Air suspension	-
Rear Suspension	No	Air suspension	-
Steering Type	-	Electric	Electric
Front Brake Type	-	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	219	219
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.6	7.5 s	9.2
Tyre Size	F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18	-	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No	18
Alloy Wheel Size	18	-	-
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1422	-

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4823	4412	4447
Width (mm)	1827	2020	1821
Height (mm)	1441	1616	1598
Wheel Base (mm)	-	-	2670
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1606	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1640	1570	-
Grossweight (kg)	-	2225	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	136	-	-
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	427	500

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	-	2 Zone
Accessory Power Outlet	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	-	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-	Yes
Additional Features	- more	Digital Key Handover more	Park Distance Control , BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement , Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster , Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recoended gear in manual mode) more
Memory Function Seats	Front	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	3	-	-
Air Conditioner	-	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Seats	Yes	-	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	-	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	Floor mats in Velour,Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet,Galvanic embellisher for controls,Storage compartment package,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Widescreen Curved Display,Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display,Black High gloss and Aluminium combination more	- more	Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional), Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting function more
Digital Cluster	-	Yes	-
Upholstery	-	Leatherette	Leather

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Carbon BlackMineral WhitePortimao BlueSkyscraper Metallic3 Series Long Wheelbase Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours	Storm Bay MetallicAlpine WhiteSpace Silver MetallicPortimao BlueBlack Sapphire MetallicX1 Colours
Body Type	CoupeAll Coupe Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-	-
Fog Lights Rear	Yes	-	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	-	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable and heated electrically foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror, Heat Protection Glazing,Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, LED headlights with extended contents, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Panorama glass roof more	- more	18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke ,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye) more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes
Sunroof	-	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	-	Automatic	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18	-	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No	18
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	7	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Auto	Yes	-
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	-	-
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	-	-
Side Impact Beams	Yes	-	-
Traction Control	-	-	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	-	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	-	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	-	-
EBD	Yes	-	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	-	5	5

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Inbuilt Assistant	-	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	-	BMW Connected

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	-	10.7
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	16	-	12
Additional Features	High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 14.9” (37.8 cm) Control Display,BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps,Touch functionality,iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons,Teleservices,Intelligent E-call,Remote software upgrade,MyBMW App with Remote Services,Intelligent Personal Assistant more	- more	BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes) more
Usb Ports	-	Yes	Yes
Speakers	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
- Looks sporty for a long-wheelbase, comfort-oriented sedan.
- New i-Drive 8 infotainment system is crisp and easy to use.
- 2-litre diesel engine offers good poke for both sedate and spirited driving.
- Has a good balance between ride and handling.
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Sporty looking SUV with AMG-Line accents
- Premium interior quality and layout
- Frugal and fun to drive diesel engine
- Come with premium features like panoramic sunroof, 360 degree camera, dual zone
- Climate control and front powered seats with memory

BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
- Missing essentials such as ADAS, 360-degree camera, sun blinds and ventilated front seats.
- The displays in the cabin get warm over prolonged usage.
- Low stance results in difficult ingress and egress for elderly occupants.
- Small boot due to the space-saver eating up space.
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Road presence is not dominating
- Bigger bumps are felt in the cabin with 19-inch wheels

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase and Mercedes-Benz GLA?

A ) The mileage of 3 Series Long Wheelbase is 19.61 kmpl & the mileage of GLA is 18.9 kmpl. BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase gives better mileage than Mercedes-Benz GLA.

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