BMW 3 Series LWB vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series LWB and Mercedes-Benz GLA. The BMW 3 Series LWB price is Rs. 62.00 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 50.80 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series LWB is available in 1998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Diesel and Mercedes-Benz GLA is available in 1332 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

3 Series LWB vs GLA Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series LWB	GLA
Price	Rs. 62.00 Lakh	Rs. 50.80 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1332 cc
Power	188 bhp	161 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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BMW 3 Series LWB

320Ld M Sport

Rs. 62.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

Rs. 50.80 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW 3 Series LWB

320Ld M Sport

Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		210
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)	7.6	8.9
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)	4400 rpm	270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.7
Tyre Construction	Run-Flat	Radial - Tubeless
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	225 / 45 R18	235 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 40 R18	235 / 50 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, 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

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Automatic Parking
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic

Lighting

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

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
Power Windows Position	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Both Sides	Both Sides
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	12.3	10.25
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	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)	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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	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)	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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Artificial Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Fine-wood trim ash Grey-Brown	Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	40:20:40
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mineral White Metallic	Polar White
	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Mountain Grey
	Carbon Black Metallic	Cosmos Black
	Arctic Race Blue Metallic	Iridium Silver
	Arctic Race Blue Metallic	Spectral Blue

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3 Series LWB vs GLA Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series LWB and Mercedes-Benz GLA?

BMW 3 Series LWB price is Rs. 62.00 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 50.80 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLA is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of 3 Series LWB compared to GLA?

For the 320Ld M Sport variant, 1998 cc Diesel engine of 3 Series LWB produces 188 bhp of power and 4400 rpm of torque. 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.

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BMW 3 Series LWB vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

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

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

Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Yes (Roof-mounted)
Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Rub-strips		Silver

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call Button
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 Position	Front & Second Row	Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage

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