BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA [2017-2020]

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA [2017-2020]. The BMW X3 price is Rs. 75.80 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLA [2017-2020] price is Rs. 32.33 Lakh. The BMW X3 is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Mercedes-Benz GLA [2017-2020] is available in 2143 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. X3 provides the mileage of 13.38 kmpl and GLA [2017-2020] provides the mileage of 17.9 kmpl.

X3 vs GLA [2017-2020] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X3	GLA [2017-2020]
Price	Rs. 75.80 Lakh	Rs. 32.33 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	2143 cc
Power	188 bhp	134 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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BMW X3

xDrive20 M Sport

Rs. 75.80 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GLA [2017-2020]

200 d Style

Rs. 32.33 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW X3

xDrive20 M Sport

Mercedes-Benz GLA [2017-2020]

200 d Style

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Specifications
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Specifications
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.8
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 5000 rpm	134 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	310 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm	300 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	13.38View Mileage Details	17.9View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	245 / 50 R19	235 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres	245 / 50 R19	235 / 50 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	6
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps	Optional
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	15	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black, Canberra Beige / Black
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black Sapphire	Cosmos Black
	Tanzanite Blue	Mountain Grey Metallic
	Dune Grey	Jupiter Red
	Alpine White	Canyon Beige Metallic
		Polar Silver Metallic
		Cirrus White

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X3 vs GLA [2017-2020] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA [2017-2020]?

BMW X3 price is Rs. 75.80 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLA [2017-2020] price is Rs. 32.33 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLA [2017-2020] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between X3 and GLA [2017-2020] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the xDrive20 M Sport variant, mileage of X3 is 13.38kmpl and for the 200 d Style variant, mileage of GLA [2017-2020] is 17.9kmpl. Thus making GLA [2017-2020] the most fuel efficient as compared to X3

Q: How is the performance of X3 compared to GLA [2017-2020]?

For the xDrive20 M Sport variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of X3 produces 188 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 310 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm of torque. For the 200 d Style variant, 2143 cc Diesel engine of GLA [2017-2020] produces 134 bhp @ 3600 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

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BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA [2017-2020]

Length (mm)	4755	4424
Width (mm)	1920	1804
Height (mm)	1660	1494
Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2699
Ground Clearance (mm)		183
Kerb Weight (kg)		1585

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		421
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	68	50

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic
Roof Rails
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited