BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Last Updated: September 9, 2026

Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts at Rs. 55.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 56.90 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW X5, priced at Rs. 1.12 Crore. In terms of mileage, the X5 offers a claimed 12 kmpl, while the GLA delivers 18.9 kmpl. On the performance front, the X5 uses a 2993cc engine producing 281.68bhp@4000rpm and the GLA a 1950cc engine producing 187.74bhp@3800rpm. If you're deciding between the X5 and GLA, the X5 is the better pick for performance and top speed, while the GLA stands out for affordability and mileage.

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X5 vs GLA Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X5Mercedes-Benz GLA
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.12 CroreRs. 55.00 Lakh
Mileage 12 kmpl18.9 kmpl
Engine 2993 cc1950 cc
Max power 281.68bhp@4000rpm187.74bhp@3800rpm
Top speed 243 Km/h219 Km/h

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Basic Info BMW X5 xDrive30d M SportMercedes-Benz GLA 220d 4MATIC AMG Line
Rating
28 reviews
11 reviews
Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.12 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 55.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2993 cc 1950 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 281.68bhp@4000rpm 187.74bhp@3800rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 8-Speed DCT
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Colors
BMW X5 Colors
Mercedes Benz GLA Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 12 Kmpl 18.9 Kmpl
Tyre Size 21 Not Available
Boot Space 645 Liters 427 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 2,16,465 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,06,395 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.61 Lakh X5 Insurance Rs. 2.41 Lakh GLA Insurance
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Displacement
2993 cc
1950 cc
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine
OM 651 DE 22 LA
Motor Power
12bhp
Not Available
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
1950 cc
Motor Type
48V Electric Motor
Not Available
Max Power
281.68bhp@4000rpm
187.74bhp@3800rpm
Max Torque
650Nm@1500-2500rpm
400Nm@1600-2600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
8-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
2170 Kg
1570 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
Yes
Super Charge
No
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
0-100 kmph
6.1 Sec
7.5 Sec
Fuel Capacity
80 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
243 Km/h
219 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
12 Kmpl
18.9 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
21
18 inch
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21
18 inch
Suspension Front
3
3
Suspension Rear
4
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
21
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Runflat
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Black, Sensatec Black
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leatherette
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps,LED Fog Lights
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster
Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
6
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
645
Not Available
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1422 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
645 Liters
427 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Illuminated Kidney (Iconic Glow) Grille, BMW Adaptive LED Headlights with(BMW Selective Beam, High-beam assistant,Blue Design Element, Accent lighting with turn indicators), Sun Protection Glazing, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, BMW Individual roof rails High-Gloss Shadow Line
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Boot Opening
Not Available
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Tinted Glass
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
No
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Removable Convertible Top
No
Not Available
Roof Carrier
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Xenon Headlights
No
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4922*2004*1745 mm3
4412*2020*1616 mm3
Wheelbase
2975 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Digital Key Handover
USB Charger
Front
Front
Central Control Armrest
Available
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Digital Key Plus
Not Available
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
16
Not Available
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
No
Not Available
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Illuminated Kidney (Iconic Glow) Grille, BMW Adaptive LED Headlights with(BMW Selective Beam, High-beam assistant,Blue Design Element, Accent lighting with turn indicators), Sun Protection Glazing, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, BMW Individual roof rails High-Gloss Shadow Line
Digital Key Handover
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
Not Available
CD Changer
No
Not Available
CD Player
No
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
No
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
DVD Playback
No
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
No
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Rear
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Automatic Start/Stop function, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Intelligent Light Weight Construction with 50:50 load distribution, Brake Energy Regeneration, Active Park Distance Control (PDC), Attentiveness Assistant, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Electronic Vehicle Immobiliser, Electric Parking Brake with auto hold function, ISOFIX child seat mounting, rear outward seats, Run-Flat Tyres with reinforced side walls, Three-point seat belts at all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters in the front, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Crash Sensor and Dynamic Braking Lights, Emergency Spare Wheel
Off-Road Package
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Both
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
2225

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mercedes-Benz GLA
  • Sporty looks in the AMG Line variant
  • Fun and efficient diesel engine
  • Premium quality of interiors
  • Gets premium features like panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera and powered front seats with memory
Mercedes-Benz GLA
  • Lacks road presence for an SUV
  • Not as good at absorbing bumps on 19-inch wheels
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BMW X5 Vs Mercedes Benz GLA FAQs

Which car is best between BMW X5 vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
As per the users experiences BMW X5 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort and maintenance in your car. On the basis of performance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW X5 vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is cheaper than BMW X5 by ₹56.90 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW X5 vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers better mileage 18.9 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW X5 vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
For the xDrive30d M Sport version, 2993 cc Diesel engine of X5 produces 281.68bhp@4000rpm of power and 650Nm@1500-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the 220d 4MATIC AMG Line version, 1950 cc Diesel engine of GLA produces 187.74bhp@3800rpm of power and 400Nm@1600-2600rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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