Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Audi A4 vs BMW 3 Series

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series. The Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 57.63 Lakh, Audi A4 price is Rs. 51.55 Lakh and BMW 3 Series price is Rs. 46.53 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is available in 1332 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Audi A4 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. A4 provides the mileage of 17.4 kmpl and 3 Series provides the mileage of 19.62 kmpl.

GLA vs A4 vs 3 Series Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLA	A4	3 Series
Price	Rs. 57.63 Lakh	Rs. 51.55 Lakh	Rs. 46.53 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1332 cc	1984 cc	1995 cc
Power	161 bhp	201 bhp	188 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

Rs. 57.63 Lakh

On-Road Price, Ranchi

Audi A4

Premium 40 TFSI

Rs. 51.55 Lakh

On-Road Price, Ranchi

BMW 3 Series

320d Sport [2019-2020]

Rs. 46.53 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

Audi A4

Premium 40 TFSI

BMW 3 Series

320d Sport [2019-2020]

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	210	241
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	8.9	7.1
Engine	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		2.0L I4 TFSI	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	201 bhp @ 4475-6000 rpm	188 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm	320 Nm @ 1450-4475 rpm	400 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		17.4View Mileage Details	19.62View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		941
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Dual Link Strut
Rear Suspension	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Five Arm Multi Link Suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.7	5.8
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 50 R18	225 / 50 R17	225 / 50 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 50 R18	225 / 50 R17	225 / 50 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear 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

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

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

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim	Black / Atlas Beige with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim, Black / Okapi Brown with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim	Black
Rear Armrest			With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Partial
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Plastic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric	Manual

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	30
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights			Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on front	Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.25	10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Cosmos Black	Mythos Black Metallic	Mediterranean Blue Metallic
Spectral Blue	Navarra Blue Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
Mountain Grey	Ibis White	Mineral Grey Metallic
Iridium Silver		Alpine White
Polar White		Alpine White

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GLA vs A4 vs 3 Series Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series?

Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 57.63 Lakh, Audi A4 price is Rs. 51.55 Lakh and BMW 3 Series price is Rs. 46.53 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLA compared to A4 and 3 Series?

For the 200 variant, 1332 cc Petrol engine of GLA produces 161 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm of torque. For the Premium 40 TFSI variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of A4 produces 201 bhp @ 4475-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1450-4475 rpm of torque. For the 320d Sport [2019-2020] variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of 3 Series produces 188 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Audi A4 vs BMW 3 Series

Length (mm)	4412	4762	4709
Width (mm)	1834	1847	1827
Height (mm)	1616	1433	1442
Wheelbase (mm)	2729	2819	2851
Kerb Weight (kg)	1570		1660

Doors (Doors)	5	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	425		480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	43	54	57

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

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

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Rub-strips	Silver

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	8	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	40000