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Mercedes-Benz GLA — Competitive Compare

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The fastest-growing segment of the 2020s. SUVs based on compact cars are popular in cities, led domestically by the Yaris Cross, Vezel and Kicks.

Price (¥10K)
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Mercedes-Benz
GLA
BMW X2
BMW
X2
BMW X1
BMW
X1
Alfa Romeo Tonale
Alfa Romeo
Tonale
All grades: Ibrida
Volvo EX40
Volvo
EX40
Audi Q3
Audi
Q3
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
850
900
ICE
HV
e-POWER
PHEV
EV
FCEV
Band = option price range
Specifications
Mercedes-Benz
GLA
BMW
X2
BMW
X1
Alfa Romeo
Tonale
Volvo
EX40
Audi
Q3
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length (mm)
4450
4554–4570
4500
4530
4440
4530
Overall Width (mm)
1850
1845
1845
1835
1873
1860
Overall Height (mm)
1610
1580–1590
1630–1645
1600
1647
1610
Wheelbase (mm)
2730
2692
2690
2635
2702
2680
↓Min. Turning Radius (m)
5.3
5.5
5.4
5.8
5.7
5.2
↓Curb Weight (kg)
1570–1730
1580–1750
1580–1740
1600
2030–2160
1610–1720
↓Gross Weight (kg)
—
1855–2025
1855–2015
—
2305–2435
—
Cargo Volume (L)
—
540–560
—
—
419
—
Performance & Efficiency
Fuel Economy (WLTC) (km/L)
14.9–16.3
12.2–18.6
12.4–19.5
16.6
—
12.1–15.6
Fuel Economy (JC08) (km/L)
16.2–18.1
18.8–22.2
18.8–23.3
—
—
13.2–17.1
EV Range (km)
—
—
—
—
560–590
—
↓0–100 km/h (s)
—
7–9.8
—
—
5.3–7.3
—
Top Speed (km/h)
—
210–225
—
—
180
—
Powertrain
Displacement (cc)
1331–1949
1498–1998
1498–1998
1468
—
1497–1984
Max Power (kW)
100–110
110–233
110–233
118
—
110–150
Max Torque (N·m)
230–320
240–400
240–400
240
—
250–320
Front Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
175–300
—
Rear Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
135
—
Battery (kWh)
—
—
—
—
69–78
—
Fuel Tank (L)
43–51
54
54
55
—
58–63
Fuel Type
Premium gasoline / Diesel
Premium gasoline / Diesel
Premium gasoline / Diesel
Premium gasoline
—
Premium gasoline
Drivetrain & Suspension
Drive System
FF / 4WD
FF / 4WD
FF / 4WD
FF
MR / 4WD
FF / 4WD
Transmission
7AT / 8AT
7AT
7AT
7AT
Electric (single-speed reduction)
7AT
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
4-link rigid axle
Multi-link
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
4-link multi-link
Front Brake
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc / Ventilated disc
Disc / Ventilated disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Tire Size
235/45R20
225/55R18 / 245/45R19 / 245/40R20
205/65R17 / 225/55R18 / 245/45R19
235/50R18 / 235/40R20
Front 235/50R19 / Rear 255/45R19 / Front 235/45R20 / Rear 255/40R20
235/55R18 / 255/45R19
Wheel Size
20-inch
18-inch / 19-inch / 20-inch
17-inch / 18-inch / 19-inch
18-inch / 20-inch
19-inch / 20-inch
18-inch / 19-inch
Seating (seats)
5
5
5
5
5
5
Ground Clearance (mm)
190
190
190
—
180
—
● Best value per row (numeric only) | ↓ Lower is better | Underlined = varies by grade (shown as min–max or all values)
How many owners chose each feature as a clincher, how many who passed said it was missing, and how many shoppers said it matters (shown from 5 people).
Equipment
Mercedes-Benz
GLA
BMW
X2
BMW
X1
Alfa Romeo
Tonale
Volvo
EX40
Audi
Q3
Exterior
LED Headlights
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
LED Fog Lights
—
—
—
—
● STD
—
Roof Rails
● STD
—
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
Power Liftgate
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Hands-Free Power Liftgate
—
—
—
—
—
—
Interior
Panoramic Roof
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
—
● STD
○ MOP
Head-Up Display
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
Digital Rearview Mirror
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
—
—
Ambient Lighting
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
Premium Interior Package
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
—
—
Seating
Leather Seats
● STD
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
—
—
Power Driver Seat
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Heated Front Seats
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Ventilated Front Seats
● STD
● STD
● STD
○ MOP+¥55,000
○ MOP
—
Memory Seat
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
Zero-Gravity Seat
—
—
—
—
—
—
Safety
Adaptive Cruise Control
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Lane Keeping Assist
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Blind Spot Monitoring
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
360° Surround View Camera
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Traffic Sign Recognition
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Driver Attention Alert
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
—
—
Remote Parking
● STD
● STD
● STD
○ MOP+¥44,000
○ MOP
—
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Comfort
Wireless Charging
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
Electronic Parking Brake
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Auto Brake Hold
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Heated Steering Wheel
—
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
● STD
—
Rear A/C Vents
—
—
—
—
—
—
Audio / Nav / Connectivity
Premium Audio System
● STD
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
Display Audio (9"+)
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Connected Services
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
ETC 2.0
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
—
Storage & Utility
USB-C Fast Charging
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Cargo Area LED
—
—
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
Tonneau Cover
—
—
—
—
—
—
Vehicle-to-Home Power
—
—
—
—
—
—
Tires & Wheels
Alloy Wheels
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
18"+ Wheels
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Full-Size Spare Tire
—
—
—
—
—
—
● STDStandard
○ MOPFactory Option (MOP)
▲ DOPDealer Option (DOP)
◆ PKGPackage Option
—Not Available
★★★Function Level (ADAS: ★=Basic ★★=Mid ★★★=Advanced)
Equipment-Adjusted Price
⚠ Equipment data is estimated from official manufacturer publications. Functional levels may differ between brands even for identically-named features.
Mercedes-Benz
GLA
BMW
X2
BMW
X1
Alfa Romeo
Tonale
Volvo
EX40
Audi
Q3
Base Price
¥7,080,000
¥6,820,000
¥6,530,000
¥6,530,000
¥7,390,000
¥6,070,000
Standard Equipment Value
●▲¥99,000
●▲¥99,000
●▲¥99,000
—
—
—
Adjusted Price
¥6,981,000
¥6,721,000
¥6,431,000
¥6,530,000
¥7,390,000
¥6,070,000
Effective Price Difference
* Equipment market value is estimated from the median MOP/DOP option prices across compared models.
GLA
Benchmark (0%)
X2
−3.7% better value
X1
−7.9% better value
Tonale
−6.5% better value
EX40
+5.9% overpriced
Q3
−13.0% better value
Segment-Exclusive Features
ExteriorLED Fog LightsEX40 onlySTD

* Data aggregated from official manufacturer publications. Equipment market prices are estimated from the median of published MOP/DOP option prices. Verify with official manufacturer sources.

User voices
Mercedes-Benz
GLA
BMW
X2
BMW
X1
Alfa Romeo
Tonale
Volvo
EX40
Audi
Q3
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What clinched it for owners
Why people passed
Missing features
Most compared with
How the price feels
What people said (excerpts)

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Data Sources
ModelSpec SourceEquipment SourcePrice SourceRetrievedNotes
Mercedes-Benz GLACarsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)Carsensor equipment list (estimated where unavailable)Carsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)2026-10-22Representative grades selected from current production. Prices are vehicle prices including consumption tax.
BMW X2Carsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)Carsensor equipment list (estimated where unavailable)Carsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)2026-10-22Representative grades selected from current production. Prices are vehicle prices including consumption tax.
BMW X1Carsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)Carsensor equipment list (estimated where unavailable)Carsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)2026-10-22Representative grades selected from current production. Prices are vehicle prices including consumption tax.
Alfa Romeo TonaleCarsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)Carsensor equipment list (estimated where unavailable)Stellantis Japan press releases (manufacturer's suggested retail prices announced in 2026)2026-10-22Representative grades selected from current production. Prices are vehicle prices including consumption tax.
Volvo EX40Carsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)Carsensor equipment list (estimated where unavailable)Carsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)2026-10-22Representative grades selected from current production. Prices are vehicle prices including consumption tax.
Audi Q3Carsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)Carsensor equipment list (estimated where unavailable)Carsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)2026-10-22Representative grades selected from current production. Prices are vehicle prices including consumption tax.

* Data on this site is based on information obtained from official manufacturer websites and may include some estimates. Please check each manufacturer's official site for the latest accurate information. Equipment "estimates" are reference values based on typical equipment trends for models in the same segment.