Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mercedes-Benz GLA and Mercedes-Benz GLE comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 is priced at ₹51.80 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4MATIC LWB is priced at ₹1.17 Cr.
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 comes with 1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4MATIC LWB comes with 2989 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz GLA	Mercedes-Benz GLE
Engine Capacity	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2989 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	362 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

Mercedes-Benz GLA

₹ 51.80 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

₹ 1.16 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

51.80 Lakh

1.16 Cr

EMI

₹95,648

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,15,116

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NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

—

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Fuel Tank Capacity

43 litres

85 litres

Bootspace

425 litres

630 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

DC Fast Charging

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Top Speed

210 kmph

250 kmph

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

270 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

750 Nm @ 1350-2800 Rpm

Driving Range

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

270 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

750 Nm @ 1350-2800 Rpm

Engine

1332 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

2989 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Alternate Fuel

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

8.9 seconds

5.6 seconds

Electric Motor

—

Drivetrain

FWD

AWD

AC Regular Charging

—

Transmission

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Engine Type

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OM656 Turbocharged I6

AC Fast Charging

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City Mileage

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7.11 kmpl

Range

—

Highway Mileage

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11.17 kmpl

Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

17.4 kmpl

14.4 kmpl

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

161 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm

362 Bhp @ 4000 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

8.9 seconds

5.6 seconds

Electric Motor Assist

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Ground Clearance

183 mm

215 mm

Kerb Weight

1570 kg

2430 kg

Length

4412 mm

4926 mm

Wheelbase

2729 mm

2995 mm

Width

1834 mm

2015 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1616 mm

1797 mm

Minimum Turning Radius

5.7 metres

5.9 metres

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut With Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar

Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

Front Tyres

235 / 50 R18

275 / 50 R20

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Rear Tyres

235 / 50 R18

275 / 50 R20

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar

Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Rub-strips

Silver

Roof Rails

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Driver Armrest

Headrests

Front & Rear

Interior Colours

Black, Macchiato Beige / Black With Optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim

Macchiato Beige / Black, Black

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

60:40

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Driver Seat Adjustment

10 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back)

14 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

10 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Seat Upholstery

Artificial Leather

Interiors

Dual Tone

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

Ventilated Seat Type

—

Heated And Cooled

Split Third Row Seat

—

Third Row Seat Type

—

Ventilated Seats

—

Front Only

Massage Seats

—

Lane Departure Prevention

Seat Belt Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

High-beam Assist

Rear Middle Head Rest

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Airbags

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

9 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

Puncture Repair Kit

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Blind Spot Detection

Lane Departure Warning

Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Dashcam

—

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

One Touch Down

All

One Touch Up

All

Rear Defogger

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Interior Door Handles

Silver

Chrome

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

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Scuff Plates

Metallic

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

Chrome

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Side Window Blinds

—

Rear - Electric

Soft-close Door

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Display

Touch-screen Display

LCD Display

Head Unit Size

iPod Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

Infotainment Screen Size

10.25 inch

12.3 inch

USB Compatibility

Gesture Control

Touchscreen Size

10.25 inch

12.3 inch

Voice Command

Speakers

Steering-mounted controls

Internal Hard Drive

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

AUX Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

AM/FM Radio

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

DVD Playback

—

Clock

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Instantaneous Consumption

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Distance to Empty

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Gear Indicator

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Door Ajar Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Sunglass Holder

—

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Cooled Glovebox

—

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Cruise Control

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Air Purifier

Parking Assist

Automatic Parking

360 Degree Camera

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

12V Power Outlets

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Electronic - All

Third Row AC Zone

—

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Headlight Height Adjuster

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Co-Driver Only

Driver & Co-Driver

Glovebox Lamp

Rear Reading Lamp

Fog Lights

LED

LED On Front, LED On Rear

Ambient Interior Count

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Headlights

LED

Taillights

LED

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Ride Height Adjustment

—

Differential Lock

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Mercedes-Benz GLA

✓Refined petrol and powerful diesel engine options with advanced efficiency technology.
✓Premium cabin with MBUX, dual 10.25-inch screens, ambient lighting, and high-quality materials.
✓Strong safety package with Active Brake Assist, knee airbag, and Car-to-X Communication.
✓Practical features like panoramic sunroof, memory seats, wireless charging, and a powered tailgate.
✓AMG Line variant offers sporty exterior and interior enhancements.