Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs BMW X3

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and BMW X3. The Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 56.60 Lakh, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 66.49 Lakh and BMW X3 price is Rs. 76.45 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is available in 1332 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW X3 is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. 3 Series Gran Limousine provides the mileage of 15.39 kmpl and X3 provides the mileage of 16.55 kmpl.

GLA vs 3 Series Gran Limousine vs X3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLA	3 Series Gran Limousine	X3
Price	Rs. 56.60 Lakh	Rs. 66.49 Lakh	Rs. 76.45 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1332 cc	1998 cc	1995 cc
Power	161 bhp	255 bhp	188 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

Rs. 56.60 Lakh

On-Road Price, Vadodara

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Rs. 66.49 Lakh

On-Road Price, Vadodara

BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

Rs. 76.45 Lakh

On-Road Price, Vadodara

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

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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	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	8.9	6.2	7.9
Engine	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		B48 Turbocharged I4	B47 Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	188 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		15.39View Mileage Details	16.55View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		908	1125
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	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	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	Five-link Axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.7	6	6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 50 R18	225 / 45 R18	245 / 50 R19
Rear Tyres	235 / 50 R18	255 / 40 R18	245 / 50 R19

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	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)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain)	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	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, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
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 & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & 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)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	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	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)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	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)	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	Fine-wood trim ash Grey-Brown	Black, Canberra Beige / Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 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	Metallic
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	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds			Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64		6
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED	LED on front
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps			Optional
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.25	12.3	12.3
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	16
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
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Cosmos Black	Carbon Black Metallic	Black Sapphire
Spectral Blue	Portimao Blue Metallic	Phytonic Blue
Mountain Grey	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
Iridium Silver	Mineral White Metallic	Mineral White
Polar White	Mineral White Metallic	Mineral White

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GLA vs 3 Series Gran Limousine vs X3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and BMW X3?

Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 56.60 Lakh, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 66.49 Lakh and BMW X3 price is Rs. 76.45 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLA is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLA compared to 3 Series Gran Limousine and X3?

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 330Li M Sport variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series Gran Limousine produces 255 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm of torque. For the xDrive20d xLine variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of X3 produces 188 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare GLA, 3 Series Gran Limousine and X3, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare GLA, 3 Series Gran Limousine and X3 comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs BMW X3

Length (mm)	4412	4823	4708
Width (mm)	1834	2068	1891
Height (mm)	1616	1441	1676
Wheelbase (mm)	2729	2961	2864
Kerb Weight (kg)	1570

Doors (Doors)	5	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	425
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	43	59	68

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
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock			Electronic

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
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage

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

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