BMW X4 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA
BMW X4
BMW’s coupé-SUV (Sports Activity Coupé).
VS
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Mercedes' compact SUV on the MFA2 platform.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW X4
Pick the X4 for a more aggressively styled coupé-SUV with xDrive and strong inline-six engines — trading practical space versus the X3.
Best engine: The M40i (B58) or the 30d (B57).
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Pick this one if…
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Pick the GLA for a raised driving position, space and efficient engines in a compact premium SUV.
Best engine: The GLA 200 (petrol) or GLA 200 d / GLA 220 d (diesel) — the sweet spot.
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Performance
M40i · Petrol vs M282 GLA 200 · Petrol
| BMW X4 | Mercedes-Benz GLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
360 hp
Winner
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163 hp
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| Torque |
500 Nm
Winner
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250 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
4,8 s
Winner
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8,7 s
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| Top speed |
250 km/h
Winner
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210 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
188,0 hp/t
Winner
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110,1 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
191 g/km
|
140 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
8,2 L/100km
|
5,9 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X4 | Mercedes-Benz GLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
525 L
Winner
|
435 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.430 L
|
1.430 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
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2,73 m
|
| Length |
4,75 m
|
4,41 m
|
| Width |
1,92 m
|
1,83 m
|
| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,61 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X4 | Mercedes-Benz GLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | F25 (F26) · CLAR (G02) | MFA2 (front-wheel-drive base, shared with the A-Class W177, B-Class W247 and CLA C118) |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | N20/N55 · B48/B58 petrol · N47/B47 · B57 diesel | M282/M260 petrol · OM654 diesel · plug-in hybrid |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (ZF) | 7G-DCT / 8G-DCT dual-clutch (no manual) |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW X4
- N20 timing chain and tensioner (early F26)
- Oil-filter housing and valve-cover leaks
- EGR cooler recall (B47/B57 diesel)
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- M282 (1.3): thermostat/cooling and elevated oil consumption reported
- Early OM654 diesel: rocker arm / camshaft concerns
- 7G-DCT/8G-DCT needs earlier-than-official fluid changes
- MBUX software glitches (mostly resolved by updates)
Pros
BMW X4
- Aggressive coupé-SUV styling with presence
- Planted xDrive all-wheel drive
- Strong inline-six engines (B58/B57)
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- 435 L boot growing to ~1,430 L — roomy for a subcompact SUV
- Efficient OM654 2.0 diesel (GLA 200 d: 150 hp / 320 Nm, ~4.8 L/100 km)
- MFA2 platform with MBUX and optional 4MATIC
- GLA 250 e PHEV: 218 hp and 450 Nm, company-car friendly
Cons
BMW X4
- Sloping roof costs headroom and load volume versus the X3
- Firm ride, especially on M Sport adaptive suspension
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- OM654 diesel: AdBlue/DPF watch-points with lots of short trips
- Dual-clutch gearbox needs earlier-than-official fluid changes
- Early M282 (1.3): elevated oil consumption reported
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
BMW X4
12 for sale · from € 16.995
Mercedes-Benz GLA
15 for sale · from € 14.750
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€ 25.995
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DR Motors
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€ 34.990
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idCAR
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€ 15.995
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DR Motors
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€ 39.990
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