BMW X5 vs MERCEDES GLA CLASS
Both the BMW X5 and the MERCEDES GLA CLASS are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 120,934 BMW X5s versus 118,895 MERCEDES GLA CLASSs still on UK roads. The MERCEDES GLA CLASS is marginally rarer, but the two are closely matched on survivor numbers. Both are rising year on year (BMW X5 +2.2%, MERCEDES GLA CLASS +7.4%).
Survivors over time
BMW X5 MERCEDES GLA CLASS
BMW X5
Common
120,934
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 2,552 (+2.2%) yr/yr
Peak 120,934 (2026 Q2)
105,554 licensed · 15,380 SORN
MERCEDES GLA CLASS
Common
118,895
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 8,230 (+7.4%) yr/yr
Peak 118,895 (2026 Q2)
117,000 licensed · 1,895 SORN
Head to head
| BMW X5 | MERCEDES GLA CLASS | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 120,934 | 118,895 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 105,554 | 117,000 |
| SORN (off-road) | 15,380 | 1,895 |
| Peak | 120,934 (2026 Q2) | 118,895 (2026 Q2) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 2,552 (+2.2%) yr/yr | ▲ 8,230 (+7.4%) yr/yr |
BMW X5 vs MERCEDES GLA CLASS — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW X5 or the MERCEDES GLA CLASS?
The MERCEDES GLA CLASS is rarer: 118,895 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 120,934 of the BMW X5.
How many BMW X5 are left compared to the MERCEDES GLA CLASS?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 120,934 BMW X5 and 118,895 MERCEDES GLA CLASS still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.