In the world of compact luxury SUVs, the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA stand out from the crowd. They are both versatile and sophisticated, powerful and efficient. The question is: Which SUV is right for your drives through Knoxville, Loudon, and Lenoir City, TN?

Our team at Grayson BMW is here to help you answer that question with our BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA comparison. Let's see who comes out on top!

X3 vs GLA: Potent Performance

The BMW X3 is powered by a 2.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine, which cranks out 248 horsepower. This outdoes the standard 2.0L inline-4 turbo engine in the Mercedes-Benz GLA, which only generates 221 horsepower.

Both vehicles come with selectable drive modes, so you can personalize your ride. They both offer identical riding modes, including:

  • ECO PRO
  • COMFORT
  • SPORT

If you're looking for the boosted efficiency of a hybrid vehicle, you will want to go for the BMW X3. It starts with a 2.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine and pairs it to a 107-horsepower electric motor. They produce a total system horsepower of 288 and provide a total EPA-estimated range of about 340 miles.

BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA: Who Has the Better Interior?

You will get the comfort of available leather-trimmed upholstery and automatic climate control in both vehicles, but if you're looking for more room to stretch out, you will get it in the BMW X3. It offers 41.1 inches of front headroom, while the GLA only gives you 39 inches of front headroom.

The BMW X3 also gives you more room for cargo. Whether you're packing up for a vacation or hitting the road for a business trip, there's up to 62.7 cubic feet of cargo space in the X3. The Mercedes-Benz GLA only gives you 50.5 cubic feet of cargo space to fill up.

Both SUVs bring you the connective power of Apple CarPlay™, but you will find the infotainment system in the BMW X3 is more user-friendly. It comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, compared to the standard 7-inch screen in the GLA.

Innovative Safety Technology

Luxury SUVs like the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA never run short on advanced safety features that will bring you more peace of mind on the road. The X3 puts all its driver-assistance features into one package called the Active Driving Assistant. It includes:

  • Frontal Collision Warning
  • Active Blind Spot Detection
  • Lane Departure Warning

The GLA comes with several similar technologies. Both vehicles also come with a safety system that prepares the vehicle for an impact. When they detect an imminent collision, these systems will automatically tighten the safety belts, close windows, and activate post-crash braking.

When your journey comes to an end, both vehicles offer an available technology that will give you more confidence in crowded parking lots. When driving at low speeds, they will look for an open spot. Once you confirm, your SUV will steer you right into the spot.

BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA: We Have a Winner!

Both SUVs bring intuitive safety features to the table, but if you're looking for the more spacious and more powerful SUV, you will want to choose the BMW X3. Take it to the streets of Knoxville, Loudon, and Lenoir City, Tennessee, to see if it's right for you!

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