Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 or Mini Countryman F60?

2014–2020 vs 2017–2023 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: GLA X156 4,441 mm, Countryman F60 4,299 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: GLA X156 421 l, Countryman F60 450 l.
Lowest consumption: GLA X156 4 l/100 km, Countryman F60 2.1 l/100 km.
Power: GLA X156 80–280 kW, Countryman F60 100–165 kW.
Standard equipment: GLA X156 27 items (Base), Countryman F60 31 items (One).
On Autodrom: GLA X156 from €10,600 (1 listing); no Countryman F60 is listed right now.

Mercedes-Benz GLA X1562014–2020 · 10 engines · Base, Style, Urban, AMG LineSpecifications →1 listing from €10,600 →

Mini Countryman F602017–2023 · 5 engines · One, Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper WorksSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz GLA X1562014–20201 listing · from €10,600	Mini Countryman F602017–2023no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,417 mm–4,441 mm	Length4,299 mm
Width	Width1,804 mm–1,812 mm	Width1,822 mm
Height	Height1,484 mm–1,505 mm	Height1,557 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,699 mm	Wheelbase2,670 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance152 mm–200 mm	Ground clearance165 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume421 l	Trunk volume405 l–450 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,395 kg–1,585 kg	Curb weight1,440 kg–1,660 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–56 l	Fuel tank36 l–51 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2014–2020	Production years2017–2023
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines5
Power	Power80–280 kW (109–381 hp)	Power100–165 kW (136–224 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.1	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · GLA 180 CDI	Lowest consumption2.1 l/100 km · Cooper S E ALL4 PHEV
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.4 s · AMG GLA 45 4MATIC	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · Cooper S E ALL4 PHEV
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsBase · One
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Base	Items in the base trim31 · One
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · AMG Line	Items in the top trim35 · Cooper
Equipment · Comfort6 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Active Power Steering	Active Power Steering—	Active Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 4
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€10,600	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 or Mini Countryman F60?

Length: Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 4,441 mm, Mini Countryman F60 4,299 mm (a 142 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,699 vs 2,670 mm. Boot: 421 vs 450 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 or Mini Countryman F60?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 uses 4 l/100 km (GLA 180 CDI); the most frugal Mini Countryman F60 2.1 l/100 km (Cooper S E ALL4 PHEV).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 or Mini Countryman F60?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 makes 280 kW (381 hp) (AMG GLA 45 4MATIC); the strongest Mini Countryman F60 165 kW (224 hp) (Cooper S E ALL4 PHEV).

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