MINI Countryman vs Mercedes-Benz GLA
Overview | |
Years produced2011-Present | Years produced2015-Present |
MSRP$38,900 | MSRP$36,230 |
Listings682 | Listings872 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryRedesigned this year, the 2025 Countryman grows in size but remains a small crossover SUV. Expressively styled, infused with parent company BMW’s engineering and technology, and packed with cheeky Mini quirks, the Countryman is available in S All4, John Cooper Works All4, and electric SE All4 model series, each equipped with standard All4 all-wheel drive (AWD). It can comfortably hold rear-seat passengers, carries a competitive amount of cargo, and remains fun to drive. Verdict: With prices starting at around $45,000 in Canada before fees, the Mini Countryman sells in entry-level luxury territory. However, anyone expecting plush refinement will want to shop elsewhere because the Countryman is decidedly rough around the edges. We begrudgingly accept its quirks in exchange for its personality, but many people likely won’t. | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers on all thing things a subcompact SUV is supposed to do. It’s cute, compact (but not cramped), and easily maneuverable. The new, eighth-generation GLA gives customers a lot of what they expect but also lacks the refinement of other Mercedes models. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3777 lbs | Curb Weight3384 lbs |
Height65.2 in | Height63.5 in |
Length175.0 in | Length173.6 in |
Width81.5 in | Width79.5 in |
Wheelbase106.0 in | Wheelbase107.4 in |
Maximum Payload1100 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2011-Present | 2015-Present |
MSRP | $38,900 | $36,230 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Redesigned this year, the 2025 Countryman grows in size but remains a small crossover SUV. Expressively styled, infused with parent company BMW’s engineering and technology, and packed with cheeky Mini quirks, the Countryman is available in S All4, John Cooper Works All4, and electric SE All4 model series, each equipped with standard All4 all-wheel drive (AWD). It can comfortably hold rear-seat passengers, carries a competitive amount of cargo, and remains fun to drive. Verdict: With prices starting at around $45,000 in Canada before fees, the Mini Countryman sells in entry-level luxury territory. However, anyone expecting plush refinement will want to shop elsewhere because the Countryman is decidedly rough around the edges. We begrudgingly accept its quirks in exchange for its personality, but many people likely won’t. | The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers on all thing things a subcompact SUV is supposed to do. It’s cute, compact (but not cramped), and easily maneuverable. The new, eighth-generation GLA gives customers a lot of what they expect but also lacks the refinement of other Mercedes models. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
MPG City | 24 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.0 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3777 lbs | 3384 lbs |
Height | 65.2 in | 63.5 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 173.6 in |
Width | 81.5 in | 79.5 in |
Wheelbase | 106.0 in | 107.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1100 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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