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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mercedes-Benz GLA or BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between GLA and 3 Series Gran Limousine. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price starts at Rs.47.60 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 220d Diesel and BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine Price starts at Rs.60.60 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 330Li M Sport. Mercedes-Benz GLA is 4 cylinder, 1950 cc Engine can generate 170 bhp @ 3400-4000 rpm power whereas BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is a 4 cylinder, 1998 cc Engine can generate 258bhp@5000rpm power. In terms of mileage, GLA provides a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model), and 3 Series Gran Limousine has a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model).

GLA vs 3 Series Gran Limousine

Key HighlightsMercedes-Benz GLABMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
PriceRs.47.60 LakhRs.60.60 Lakh
Engine Capacity1950 cc1998 cc
Power170 bhp @ 3400-4000 rpm258bhp@5000rpm
Mileage/Range17.9 kmpl15 kmpl
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d Diesel car
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Specifications Overview

GLA specifications3 Series Gran Limousine specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
56.22 Lakh
70.06 Lakh
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.0
Boot Space (Litres)
481 Litres
480 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Engine Displacement
1950 cc
1998 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
170 bhp @ 3400-4000 rpm
258bhp@5000rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

GLA Brakes, Suspension & Tyres3 Series Gran Limousine Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction& hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction
Rear Suspension
Four Link
Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Front Tyre Size
235/50 R18
225/45 R18
Rear Tyre Size
235/50 R18
255/40 R18
Turning Radius
5.92 meters
6 meters
Tyre Size Spare
235/50 R18 / 235/50 R18
R255/40 R18
Wheels Size
R18
R18

Exterior

GLA Exterior3 Series Gran Limousine Exterior
Sunroof
No
checkYes
Power Windows
checkYes
checkYes
Rain Sensing Wipers
checkYes
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
checkYes
checkYes

Instrumentation

GLA Instrumentation3 Series Gran Limousine Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Information not available
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

GLA Infotainment & Communication3 Series Gran Limousine Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
checkYes
Android Auto
checkYes
checkYes
Voice Command
checkYes
checkYes
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Display
checkYes
checkYes
Basic Warranty
3 Years or 10000000 KMS
2 Years or 10000000 KMS
Extended Warranty
8 years or unlimited kilometers
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Engine & Transmission

GLA Engine & Transmission3 Series Gran Limousine Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1950 cc
1998 cc
Engine Type
2.2-litre Diesel Engine
2.0L Turbo Petrol
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
No
DOHC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gears
7 Speed
8 Speed
Power
170 bhp @ 3400-4000 rpm
258bhp@5000rpm
Torque
350 Nm @ 1400-3400 rpm
400nm @1550-4400 rpm
Battery Capacity
0.96 kwh
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Fast Charging
No
Twin
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
ARAI Certified Economy
18 kmpl
15 kmpl
Top Speed
205 kmph
250 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

GLA Comfort & Convenience3 Series Gran Limousine Comfort & Convenience
Cruise Control
checkYes
checkYes
Start / Stop Button
checkYes
checkYes
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
checkYes
Drive Modes
4
3
Keyless Entry
checkYes
checkYes
Electronically Adjustable Seats
checkYes
checkYes
Glove Box Cooling
checkYes
checkYes
12v Power Outlet
checkYes
checkYes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Headrests
checkYes
checkYes
Distance to Empty display
checkYes
checkYes
Navigation System
checkYes
checkYes
Instrument Console
checkYes
checkYes

Safety

GLA Safety3 Series Gran Limousine Safety
Airbags
6
8
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
Information not available
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
yes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
Hill Assist
checkYes
checkYes
Reverse Camera
checkYes
checkYes
Central Locking
checkYes
checkYes
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror
yes
checkYes
Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera
checkYes
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

GLA Dimensions & Capacity3 Series Gran Limousine Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4424 mm
4819 mm
Width
1804 mm
1827 mm
Height
1494 mm
1441 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
2961 mm
Ground Clearance
183 mm
135 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
59 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
8 Litres
4.25 Litres
Boot Space
481 Litres
480 Litres
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
1645 kg
Body Type
SUV
Sedan

Pros & Cons

GLA Pros & Cons3 Series Gran Limousine Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Good Ride Quality
  • Looks Better Than Before
  • Well Priced
  • Powerful petrol and diesel engine.
  • EWB makes more space in the second row.
  • Single-piece Curved display for infotainment and instrument cluster.
  • Aggressive price in the competition.
  • Has a good balance between ride and handling.
Cons
  • Not too capable off the road
  • Regular variants not very powerful
  • Less boot space due to space saver tire.
  • Lack of rear seat passenger features
  • No sun blinds for the rear passengers.
  • Missing features like ADAS, Ventilated seats, etc.
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Detailed Comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLA and BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

Safety

GLA comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera. 3 Series Gran Limousine has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.

Body

GLA has doors and seats. It is an with 481 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 183 mm. It is 1804 mm wide, 1494 mm high and 4424 mm long. It has 1605 kg kerb weight and 2699 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, 3 Series Gran Limousine is an with doors and seats ,59 Litres fuel tank capacity, 480 Litres boot space, 135 mm ground clearance.It has 1441 mm height, 4819 mm length, 1827 mm width, and 1645 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Mercedes-Benz GLA comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 7 Speed Automatic transmission. And 3 Series Gran Limousine comes with Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and 8 Speed Automatic transmission.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA and BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine Owner Reviews

  • GLA Review
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    • KS
      Kasthuri Sindhu
      9 Month ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLA
      5.0
      Mecedes-Benz GLA Car is good & good mileage, comfortable to ride and home test drive was available in silver star car showroom.
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      KUMARV
      9 Month ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLA
      5.0
      The showroom visiting is very good experience and the sales executive is very knowledgeble to explain the car details and very good management with sales staff. Great test drive experience without any uncomfort. Total experience with the time we spent was very awesome. So I am suggesting that please visit and experience the luxury experience in silver star mercedes benz.
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    • JJ
      Julian Jhamb
      1 Year ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLA
      4.0
      Comfortable to ride and handling, high quality interiors
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    • DB
      Dhananjay Basu
      2 Year ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLA
      3.6
      This car has Exquisitely improved interiors and Powertrain choices available which is one of the best part.
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    • SN
      Shaik Niyaz
      2 Year ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLA
      4.4
      This car has fantastic performance good mileage, great design, great interior and good colour.
      Likes (1)
    • GS
      Gajajnand Sharma
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
      3.5
      This car look amazing. Comfortable seat position, decent ride experience.
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    • CG
      Chand Gupta
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
      4.0
      The best part about extended cabin gives way for more space and comfort for the rear-seat occupants.
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    • ak
      ankur kataria
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
      3.2
      The rear seats are likely to get better cushioning, support and a generous amount of legroom.
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    Mercedes-Benz GLA and BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Mercedes-Benz GLA?
    The on-road price of Mercedes-Benz GLA is Rs. 56.22 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine?
    The on-road price of BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is Rs. 70.06 Lakh in New Delhi.