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Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d prioritizes efficiency and everyday practicality, with 4.5 L/100 km consumption and space for a small family. It suits city use and longer trips, but isn’t aimed at performance or cargo-heavy duties.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety4.5 L/100km
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Car B
BMW X3 xDrive20d
A well-rounded diesel AWD SUV for growing families and road trips, pairing efficient consumption with usable space. Performance is adequate rather than sporty, and cargo capacity is good but not class-leading.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety190 hpAWD
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 62 / 75
City 52 / 49
Budget / value 50 / 60
Road trip 51 / 61
Performance 27 / 33
Cargo 32 / 38
Practical 43 / 57
Premium 45 / 48
Winter 36 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d · Orange = BMW X3 xDrive20d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d BMW X3 xDrive20d
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d

  • Efficient for its class at 4.5 L/100 km
  • Five seats and a 435 L boot cover typical family-compact needs
  • Balanced performance (150 hp, 0-100 km/h in 8.7 s) for daily driving
  • Good value in its segment around 37,000 if efficiency is a priority

BMW X3 xDrive20d

  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km
  • AWD traction suits winter and mixed conditions
  • Seats 5 with a 550 L boot for family use and trips
  • Good value in its segment around the 45,000 price point

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d uses 4.5 L/100km vs 5.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW X3 xDrive20d if…
All-wheel drive
BMW X3 xDrive20d's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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