BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Last Updated: September 6, 2026

Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts at Rs. 51.80 Lakh, which is Rs. 18.10 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW X3, priced at Rs. 69.90 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the X3 offers a claimed 13.38 kmpl, while the GLA delivers 17.4 kmpl. On the performance front, the X3 uses a 1998cc engine producing 187bhp@5000rpm and the GLA a 1332cc engine producing 160.92bhp. If you're deciding between the X3 and GLA, the GLA is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the X3 stands out for performance.

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X3 vs GLA Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X3Mercedes-Benz GLA
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 69.90 LakhRs. 51.80 Lakh
Mileage 13.38 kmpl17.4 kmpl
Engine 1998 cc1332 cc
Max power 187bhp@5000rpm160.92bhp
Top speed Not Available210 Km/h

X3 vs GLA Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X3 xDrive 20 M SportMercedes-Benz GLA 200
Rating
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Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 69.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 51.80 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 1332 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 187bhp@5000rpm 160.92bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 7-Speed DCT
Drive Type AWD FWD
Colors
BMW X3 Colors
Mercedes Benz GLA Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13.38 Kmpl 17.4 Kmpl
Tyre Size 245/50 R19 Not Available
Boot Space Not Available 425 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,35,218 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,00,205 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.99 Lakh X3 Insurance Rs. 2.03 Lakh GLA Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1998 cc
1332 cc
Engine Type
2-litre turbo-petrol
Not Available
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1332 cc
Max Power
187bhp@5000rpm
160.92bhp
Max Torque
310Nm@1500-4000rpm
270Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
7-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1570 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.8 Sec
8.9 Sec
Top Speed
Not Available
210 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
13.38 Kmpl
17.4 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
19
18 inch
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
19
18 inch
Suspension Front
3
3
Suspension Rear
4
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
245/50 R19
Not Available
Tyre Type
Not Available
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leatherette
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1420 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
425 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered
Not Available
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
4412*2020*1616 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
2651 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Digital Key Handover
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
Available
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
No of Speakers
15
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
4
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Digital Key Handover
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9 inch
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Off-Road Package
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Save Route Place
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
2070 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW X3
  • New face and grill that looks sporty and not too polarizing
  • Flush fitting door handles are a nice touch
  • Interiors are a complete refresh with premium touches like a crystal knob for the iDrive controller
  • Large 14-inch touch screen + 15-speaker sound and three zone climate control
  • Multiple airbags + ADAS and 360 degree camera are part of a strong safety suite
  • Diesel and petrol engine options
Mercedes-Benz GLA
  • Sporty looks in the AMG Line variant
  • Fun and efficient diesel engine
  • Premium quality of interiors
  • Gets premium features like panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera and powered front seats with memory
BMW X3
  • None to speak of
Mercedes-Benz GLA
  • Lacks road presence for an SUV
  • Not as good at absorbing bumps on 19-inch wheels
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BMW X3 Vs Mercedes Benz GLA FAQs

Which car is cheaper BMW X3 vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is cheaper than BMW X3 by ₹18.10 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW X3 vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers better mileage 17.4 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW X3 vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
For the xDrive 20 M Sport version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of X3 produces 187bhp@5000rpm of power and 310Nm@1500-4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the 200 version, 1332 cc Petrol engine of GLA produces 160.92bhp of power and 270Nm of torque

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