MINI Cooper vs Mercedes-Benz GLA Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive MINI Cooper and Mercedes-Benz GLA comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
MINI Cooper S is priced at ₹44.45 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 is priced at ₹51.80 Lakh.
MINI Cooper S comes with 1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 comes with 1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

MINI Cooper vs Mercedes-Benz GLA Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	MINI Cooper	Mercedes-Benz GLA
Engine Capacity	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	201 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

MINI Cooper

₹ 44.45 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

₹ 51.80 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

44.45 Lakh

51.80 Lakh

EMI

₹82,076

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹95,648

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.3

4.4

NCAP Rating

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Colors

MINI Cooper Colours

Mercedes-Benz GLA Colours

Frunk Storage

—

Seating Capacity

4 Person

5 Person

Doors

3 Doors

5 Doors

Fuel Tank Capacity

44 litres

43 litres

Bootspace

210 litres

425 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

DC Fast Charging

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Top Speed

235 kmph

210 kmph

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1450-4500 Rpm

270 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

Driving Range

730 km

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1450-4500 Rpm

270 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

Engine

1998 Cc, 4 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

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

6.6 seconds

8.9 seconds

Electric Motor

—

Drivetrain

FWD

AC Regular Charging

—

Transmission

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears

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

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Engine Type

2.0 Turbocharged

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AC Fast Charging

—

City Mileage

—

Range

—

Highway Mileage

—

Max Motor Performance

—

Mileage (ARAI)

16.58 kmpl

17.4 kmpl

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

201 Bhp @ 5000-6500 Rpm

161 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

6.6 seconds

8.9 seconds

Electric Motor Assist

—

Ground Clearance

146 mm

183 mm

Kerb Weight

—

1570 kg

Length

3876 mm

4412 mm

Wheelbase

2495 mm

2729 mm

Width

1744 mm

1834 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Height

1452 mm

1616 mm

Minimum Turning Radius

5.4 metres

5.7 metres

Front Suspension

Single Joint Spring-strut Front Axle

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

Front Tyres

R17

235 / 50 R18

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Rear Tyres

R17

235 / 50 R18

Four Wheel Steering

—

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Spare Wheel

—

Space Saver

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

Multiple Control-arm Rear Axle

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

Tyre Construction

—

Radial - Tubeless

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body Kit

Sunroof / Moonroof

Electro-Transparent Panoramic

Panoramic

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Rub-strips

—

Silver

Roof Rails

—

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Remote

Keyless

Driver Armrest

Headrests

Front & Rear

Interior Colours

Customisable

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

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

60:40

40:20:40

Ventilated Seats

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Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seat Type

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Driver Seat Adjustment

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

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)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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

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)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Artificial Leather

Interiors

Dual Tone

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Rear Armrest

—

Seat Belt Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Optional

High-beam Assist

Optional

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

NCAP Rating

4 Star (Euro NCAP)

Not Tested

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Optional

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Optional

Puncture Repair Kit

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Blind Spot Detection

Optional

Airbags

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

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

Child Seat Anchor Points

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Lane Departure Warning

—

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Body Coloured

Bootlid Opener

Internal With Remote

Electric Opening And Closing

One Touch Down

All

One Touch Up

All

Rear Defogger

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Silver

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Front & Rear

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Silver

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Touchscreen Size

9.4 inch

10.25 inch

Wireless Charger

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Apple CarPlay

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Optional

AUX Compatibility

Android Auto

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)

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

Speakers

Steering-mounted controls

Display

Touch-screen Display

Infotainment Screen Size

9.4 inch

10.25 inch

Head Unit Size

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

USB Compatibility

iPod Compatibility

Gesture Control

—

Internal Hard Drive

—

Clock

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Optional

Instantaneous Consumption

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

Instrument Cluster

Digital

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

—

Cooled Glovebox

—

Cup Holders

Front Only

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest Storage

Cruise Control

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Auto Hold

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Automatic Parking

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

12V Power Outlets

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Climate Control)

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Rear AC

—

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Air Purifier

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Headlight Height Adjuster

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Optional

Cabin Lamps Position

Centre

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Fog Lights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Centre

Front And Rear

Headlights

LED

Taillights

LED

Cornering Headlights

—

Reading Lamp

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Co-Driver Only

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Ambient Interior Count

—

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Descent Control

—

Four-Wheel-Drive

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

51.80 Lakh

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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.