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MINI Countryman vs Mercedes GLA comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 38,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI Countryman or Mercedes GLA?

MINI Countryman vs Mercedes GLA: Key differences

MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mercedes GLA

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Countryman

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MINI Countryman is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Mercedes GLA costs 38,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,751 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLA uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI Countryman offers clearly more range – reaching up to 497 km, about 423 km more than the Mercedes GLA.

GLA

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLA offers clearly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the MINI Countryman takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLA delivers very slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 6 Nm more.

Countryman

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 1,570 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI Countryman offers somewhat more boot space – 505 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 500 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLA sits just ahead overall 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 £38,800
GLA

Mercedes GLA

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 74 km
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Reviews MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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Urszula
13 Apr 2026, 06:42:12

Beautiful design, carefully finished inside, large display, very comfortable ride with the automatic gearbox, a bit cramped in the back, fairly spacious boot.

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Lucien
1 May 2026, 07:12:24

GLA 180 petrol. Ideal for city and highway. Very smooth and quiet. The automatic gearbox is a delight. Average consumption 6.2 L/100 km. Special edition 180 Cyber Edition, leather seats....

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Gutter
24 Feb 2026, 21:53:27

Super nimble, very impressive power from this 1,300cc mild‑hybrid engine — in town, on the road and on the motorway for this 2025 GLA 180 Style AMG... premium interior!

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Serge
16 Jan 2026, 16:09:11

You have to compare like with like — the GLA should be compared to the Q3, not the Q2 as in your study!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 39,800 £
Price
38,800 - 75,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Electric Range
74 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 149 g/km
co2
66 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,843 mm
Width
1,834 - 1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
475 - 500 kg
Payload
480 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
Brand
MINI
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the MINI Countryman?

The MINI Countryman is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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