Deutschland
France
Nederland
Great Britain
Sverige
Danmark
Suomi
Italia
Polska
Česko
EspañaVS
BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes GLA comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 38,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mercedes GLA?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes GLA: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
3 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Mercedes GLA is only slightly cheaper – starting at 38,800 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,221 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mercedes GLA with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers markedly more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 23 km more than the Mercedes GLA.
GLA
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes GLA takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.
3 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLA is barely lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers moderately more boot space – 500 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries very slightly more – 520 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
from £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes GLA
Costs and Consumption
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
Engine and Performance
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
Dimensions and Body
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
details
Mercedes GLA
The Mercedes GLA is a compact luxury crossover that brings Mercedes-Benz's refined design and premium cabin materials into a practical, city-friendly package. It combines comfortable ride quality and intuitive tech with poised handling, making it a confident choice for everyday driving and longer journeys.
details
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes GLA
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
|
Price
38,800 - 75,300 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
|
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
|
Electric Range
74 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
57 - 233 g/km
|
co2
66 - 216 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Estate
|
Body Type
SUV
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
-
|
Doors
-
|
|
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
|
Curb weight
1,570 - 1,810 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
|
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
|
|
Length
-
|
Length
-
|
|
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
|
Width
1,834 - 1,849 mm
|
|
Height
-
|
Height
-
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
430 - 520 kg
|
Payload
480 - 500 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
|
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
|
|
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
|
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
|
|
Max Speed
-
|
Max Speed
-
|
|
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
|
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
|
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
|
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
|
Model Year
2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
|
|
Brand
BMW
|
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
|
DriveDuel uses data analysis and artificial intelligence to evaluate vehicle data and create content. Content is regularly reviewed and improved.
The displayed prices are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted to the respective country’s VAT. Country-specific registration taxes are not included. This information is not legally binding.