Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. MINI Countryman
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLA and MINI Countryman contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz GLA and the MINI Countryman.
When we compare the Mercedes-Benz GLA's and the MINI Countryman's specifications and ratings, The MINI Countryman has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz GLA and MINI Countryman have the same Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLA's and the MINI Countryman's specifications and ratings, the MINI Countryman is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Pricing: A used 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA ranges from $47,130 to $52,398 while a used 2026 MINI Countryman is priced between $41,490 to $50,600. For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz GLA's price is between $43,420 and $54,540, with the MINI Countryman priced between $41,610 and $51,855.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz GLA loses 48.2 percent of its value and the MINI Countryman loses 45.9 percent of its value. This means the MINI Countryman retains 2.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLA is 7.9 out of 10 while the MINI Countryman's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Mercedes-Benz GLA being ranked 2 out of 12 Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs and the MINI Countryman being ranked 2 out of 21 Best Subcompact SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLA and MINI Countryman is 7.8 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz GLA’s base engine makes 221 horsepower, and the MINI Countryman base engine makes 241 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz GLA and MINI Countryman are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
43420 - 54540
Starting MSRP:
41500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
40750
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
26100 - 49900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
41610 - 51855
Starting MSRP:
38900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
27500
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21600 - 38900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
50037
Price Range:
47130 - 52398
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
45657
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
29166 - 57767
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
44719
Price Range:
41490 - 50600
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
32681
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
28663 - 44719
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Mercedes-Benz GLA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
MINI Countryman Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLA
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
13.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
13.4 - 13.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.064
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Countryman
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
12.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.011
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Mercedes-Benz GLA Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
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12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 64Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
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24 out of / 68Ranking
37 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 68Ranking
43 out of / 68Ranking
53 out of / 68MINI Countryman Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 21Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 21Ranking
11 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 14Ranking
16 out of / 56Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
17 out of / 67Ranking
23 out of / 67Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
27 out of / 67Ranking
45 out of / 67Ranking
45 out of / 56Ranking
49 out of / 67Ranking
55 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz GLA Trim Levels
AMG GLA 35, GLA 250, GLA 250 4MATIC
MINI Countryman Trim Levels
John Cooper Works ALL4, S ALL4
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
221 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
241 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
15.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
25 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3605 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
63.5 inches
Length:
173.6 inches
Wheelbase:
107.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3777 lbs
Width:
81.5 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
175 inches
Wheelbase:
106 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Cosmos Black Metallic / Night Black
Gray
Mountain Grey Metallic
Red
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
Polar White
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black II Metallic
Gray
Not available
Red
Chili Red II
Silver
Melting Silver III Metallic
White
Nanuq White Metallic
Blue
Blazing Blue Metallic / Indigo Sunset Blue Metallic / Slate Blue Metallic
Green
British Racing Green IV Metallic / Smokey Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige
Black
Black / Black w/ Red Stitching
Brown
Bahia Brown / Bahia Brown w/ Grey Stitching
Gray
Sage Grey/Black
Red
Classic Red/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black/Blue / JCW Black
Brown
Vintage Brown
Gray
Dark Petrol / Grey/Blue
Red
Not available
