Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Mercedes-Benz GLA Comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Mercedes-Benz GLA Comparison Overview

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

Mercedes-Benz GLE

₹ 1.16 Cr

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

₹ 51.80 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.16 Cr

51.80 Lakh

EMI

₹2,15,116

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹95,648

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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

85 litres

43 litres

Bootspace

630 litres

425 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

DC Fast Charging

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Top Speed

250 kmph

210 kmph

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

750 Nm @ 1350-2800 Rpm

270 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

Driving Range

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

750 Nm @ 1350-2800 Rpm

270 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

Engine

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

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

Alternate Fuel

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

5.6 seconds

8.9 seconds

Electric Motor

—

Drivetrain

AWD

FWD

AC Regular Charging

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Transmission

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

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

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Engine Type

OM656 Turbocharged I6

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AC Fast Charging

—

City Mileage

7.11 kmpl

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Range

—

Highway Mileage

11.17 kmpl

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Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

14.4 kmpl

17.4 kmpl

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

362 Bhp @ 4000 Rpm

161 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

5.6 seconds

8.9 seconds

Electric Motor Assist

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Ground Clearance

215 mm

183 mm

Kerb Weight

2430 kg

1570 kg

Length

4926 mm

4412 mm

Wheelbase

2995 mm

2729 mm

Width

2015 mm

1834 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1797 mm

1616 mm

Minimum Turning Radius

5.9 metres

5.7 metres

Front Suspension

Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

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

Front Tyres

275 / 50 R20

235 / 50 R18

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Rear Tyres

275 / 50 R20

235 / 50 R18

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

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

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

Third Row Seat Adjustment

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Split Rear Seat

60:40

40:20:40

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

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Driver Seat Adjustment

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)

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)

Headrests

Front & Rear

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

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)

Split Third Row Seat

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Third Row Seat Type

—

Seat Upholstery

Artificial Leather

Interior Colours

Macchiato Beige / Black, Black

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

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

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Massage Seats

—

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

Dual Tone

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Lane Departure Prevention

Seat Belt Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

High-beam Assist

Rear Middle Head Rest

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Not Tested

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Dashcam

—

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Airbags

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

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

One Touch Down

All

Rear Windshield Blind

—

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Both Sides

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Silver

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

One Touch Up

All

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Rear Wiper

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Silver

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Rain-sensing Wipers

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Electric

—

Rear Defogger

Soft-close Door

—

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Display

LCD Display

Touch-screen Display

Head Unit Size

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

iPod Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

Infotainment Screen Size

12.3 inch

10.25 inch

USB Compatibility

Gesture Control

Touchscreen Size

12.3 inch

10.25 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

DVD Playback

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Smart Connectivity

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

AM/FM Radio

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

Gear Indicator

Tachometer

Digital

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)

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Sunglass Holder

—

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Cooled Glovebox

—

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest Storage

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Automatic Parking

Third Row AC Zone

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Rear AC

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

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Cruise Control

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Steering Adjustment

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt & Telescopic

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Air Purifier

Keyless Start/ Button Start

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

Driver & Co-Driver

Co-Driver Only

Glovebox Lamp

Rear Reading Lamp

Fog Lights

LED On Front, LED On Rear

LED

Ambient Interior Count

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Headlights

LED

Taillights

LED

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Differential Lock

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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)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Mercedes-Benz GLE

✓Powerful engine options with smooth mild-hybrid performance
✓Outstanding ride quality with available AIRMATIC air suspension
✓Premium cabin with high-quality materials and excellent comfort
✓Class-leading infotainment with MBUX and widescreen display
✓Advanced safety tech including 360° camera and high beam assist
✓Spacious rear seat area with optional electrically adjustable seats

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.