BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Should you buy BMW X3 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 X3 price starts at Rs 75.80 Lakh ex-showroom for xDrive 20 M Sport (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts Rs 50.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol). X3 has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLA has 1950 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the X3 has a mileage of 17.86 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the GLA has a mileage of 18.9 kmpl (Diesel top model).

X3 Vs GLA

Key Highlights	BMW X3	Mercedes-Benz GLA
On Road Price	Rs.91,59,538^*	Rs.65,77,701^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1995	1950
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Rs77.80 Lakh^*
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Rs55.80 Lakh^*
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BMW X3
xDrive 20d M Sport
77.80 Lakh^*
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220d 4MATIC AMG Line
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Basic Information	xDrive 20d M Sport	220d 4MATIC AMG Line	Dynamic HSE Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.91,59,538^*	Rs.65,77,701^*	Rs.1,03,44,836^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,74,341/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,25,194/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,96,913/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,29,238	Rs.2,44,401	Rs.3,68,186
User Rating	4.1 Based on 3 Reviews	4.3 Based on 26 Reviews	4.4 Based on 112 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

xDrive 20d M Sport

220d 4MATIC AMG Line

Dynamic HSE Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.91,59,538^*

Rs.65,77,701^*

Rs.1,03,44,836^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,74,341/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,25,194/month

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Rs.1,96,913/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,29,238

Rs.2,44,401

Rs.3,68,186

User Rating

4.1

Based on 3 Reviews

4.3

Based on 26 Reviews

4.4

Based on 112 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0L Diesel	OM 651 DE 22 LA	TD4 Engine
Displacement (cc)	1995	1950	1997
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	194bhp@4000rpm	187.74bhp@3800rpm	201.15bhp@3750 - 4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1500-2750rpm	400Nm@1600-2600rpm	430Nm@1750-2500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes	Yes
Super Charger	-	-	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	8-Speed DCT	8-Speed AT
Drive Type	AWD	AWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0L Diesel

OM 651 DE 22 LA

TD4 Engine

Displacement (cc)

1995

1950

1997

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

194bhp@4000rpm

187.74bhp@3800rpm

201.15bhp@3750 - 4000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.86	18.9	15.8
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	-	82
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	219	210
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	-	Rack&Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	-	6
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	219	210
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.7 s	7.5 s	8.2 s
Tyre Size	245/50 R19	-	-
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	19	18 inch	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	19	18 inch	-
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1422	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4708	4412	4797
Width (mm)	1891	2020	2147
Height (mm)	1676	1616	1678
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	-	156
Wheel Base (mm)	-	-	2750
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1606	1654
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1570	2003
Grossweight (kg)	-	2225	2590
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	427	673
No. of Doors	5	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-	40:20:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	-	No
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	-	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	-	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	No	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	-	Yes
Battery Saver	Yes	-	No
Lane Change Indicator	-	-	No
Additional Features	-	Digital Key Handover	GROUND CLEARANCE – (STANDARD to OFF ROAD) (Approach Angle:- 23.6/22.5 to 25.0/27.5 Departure Angle:- 25.0/24.8 to 27.0/29.5 Ramp Angle:- 19.1/18.3 to 22.0/23.5 Maximum wading depth:- 530/580), 40:20:40 split fold rear seat , Rear centre headrest, Passive front headrests, 14-way driver memory front seats with rear power recline
Massage Seats	-	-	Front
Memory Function Seats	-	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	-	Full
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-	-
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	-	No
Additional Features	-	-	Finisher Shadow Aluminium, Metal Load space Scuff Plate, R Dynamic Metal Front Tread plates, Headlining Morzine, Ebony Headlining, Interior Lighting, Analog Dials With Central TFT Display, Perforated Grained Leather and Suede cloth Seats, 10 Way Seats (8 Ways Electric, 2 Ways Manual), Floor Mats Carpet, Shadow Aluminium trim finisher, Light Oyster Morzine headlining, Ebony perforated grained leather seats with Ebony interior, Lower Touchscreen, Electrically adjustable steering column, Auto-diing interior rear view mirror, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Cabin Air Ionisation with PM2.5 filter, Bright metal pedals, Premium cabin lighting, Standard IP end caps, Metal front treadplates with R-Dynamic branding, Lockable cooled glovebox,, Rear seat remote release levers,
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	-	-
Upholstery	-	Leatherette	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Brooklyn Grey MetallicAlpine WhiteIndividual Tanzanite BlueCreamy WhiteBlack Sapphire MetallicX3 Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours	CyanVaresine BlueSantorini BlackFuji WhiteZadar GreyRange Rover Velar Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	-	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	-	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	-	No
Chrome Garnish	-	-	No
Smoke Headlamps	-	-	No
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	-	No
Roof Rails	-	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	-	Style 7014, 7 spoke, Gloss Sparkle Silver, Black contrast roof Acoustic laminated windscreen Rain sensing windscreen wipers Heated, electric, power fold door mirrors with approach lights and auto-diing driver side Flush deployable door handles Unpainted brake calipers Velar and R-Dynamic badge Heated rear window with timer Tailgate spoiler Powered tailgate / boot lid Rear Axle Open Differential Flush Deploy able Door Handles Door Mirror Approach light Premium LED Headlights 5 spoke with Satin Dark Grey Finish Wheel, Premium LED headlights with signature DRL, Auto High Beam Assist, Automatic Headlight Levelling (AHBA), Headlight power wash
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes
Antenna	Shark Fin	-	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Hands-Free	Automatic	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	-	-
Tyre Size	245/50 R19	-	-
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Brooklyn Grey MetallicAlpine WhiteIndividual Tanzanite BlueCreamy WhiteBlack Sapphire MetallicX3 Colours

Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours

CyanVaresine BlueSantorini BlackFuji WhiteZadar GreyRange Rover Velar Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	-	No
No. of Airbags	6	7	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	No
Xenon Headlamps	-	-	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	-	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger	No
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes	No
Hill Descent Control	-	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes	No
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-	-
E-Manual	Yes	-	-
Digital Car Key	Yes	-	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-	-
Live Weather	Yes	-	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-	-
SOS Button	Yes	-	-
RSA	Yes	-	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

E-Manual

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	-	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	-	-	No
No. of Speakers	15	-	10
Rear Entertainment System	-	-	No
Additional Features	-	-	Pro Service and WI-FI Hotspot
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BMW X3
- The updated design makes it look modern and the massive illuminated kidney grille stands out.
- The cabin has a sporty design which looks very appealing for younger buyers.
- Its ride is comfortable with good space for 5 occupants.
- No significant miss in the features list and it comes with an extensive safety net.
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 X3
- While it does look distinctive, some design elements might not appeal to everyone.
- Parts of the cabin don’t feel as rich or premium as they should at this price.
- While the performance is good, you don’t get the exciting handling package you expect from a BMW.
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 is cheaper between BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA?

A ) BMW X3 price starts at ₹75.80 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts at ₹50.80 Lakh in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz GLA is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA?

A ) The mileage of X3 is 17.86 kmpl & the mileage of GLA is 18.9 kmpl. Mercedes-Benz GLA gives better mileage than BMW X3.

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