Mercedes-Benz GLA vs MINI Countryman
Verdict
At the same money, the MINI Countryman is quicker and stronger: 201 hp and 300 Nm play against the Mercedes-Benz GLA’s 161 hp and 250 Nm, while 7.4 seconds to 100 km/h beats 8.7 seconds. The Mercedes fights back with the longer 2,729 mm wheelbase, rated 5.6 L/100 km fuel use, seven airbags, a four-year warranty and RM100 road tax. The MINI gives more boot and tank capacity, but its RM439 road tax and two-year warranty matter for a Malaysian buyer.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLA if you want the rated 5.6 L/100 km fuel use, RM100 road tax and four-year warranty more than outright pace.
Pick the MINI Countryman if you want 201 hp, 300 Nm, all-wheel drive and the quicker 7.4-second century sprint.
Key differences
- Engine: Mercedes-Benz GLA 1,332 cc; MINI Countryman 1,998 cc
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz GLA 161 hp/250 Nm; MINI Countryman 201 hp/300 Nm
- Driven wheels: Mercedes-Benz GLA front-wheel drive; MINI Countryman all-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz GLA 8.7 s; MINI Countryman 7.4 s
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz GLA 435 L; MINI Countryman 460 L
- Warranty: Mercedes-Benz GLA 4 years; MINI Countryman 2 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 258,888 | RM 258,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,332 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 161 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 s | 7.4 s✓ |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 228 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 L/100km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,410 mm | 4,433 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,611 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Boot space | 435 L | 460 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 43 L | 54 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 100✓ | RM 439 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
GLA
- Rated 5.6 L/100 km fuel economy
- Seven airbags
- Four-year warranty
- Slower 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 435-litre boot
- Front-wheel drive only
Countryman
- Stronger 201 hp and 300 Nm output
- All-wheel drive
- Larger 460-litre boot
- Two-year warranty
- Higher RM439 yearly road tax
- No fuel economy figure stated
GLA vs Countryman FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLA or MINI Countryman better?
The MINI Countryman is better for performance and boot space. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is better for lower stated fuel use, cheaper road tax, more airbags and a longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference. The Mercedes-Benz GLA and MINI Countryman are both priced at RM258,888.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The MINI Countryman is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz GLA takes 8.7 seconds.