BMW XM vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Last Updated: August 5, 2026

Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts at Rs. 55.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.00 Crore cheaper than the base variant of BMW XM, priced at Rs. 2.55 Crore. On the performance front, the XM uses a 4395cc engine producing 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm and the GLA a 1950cc engine producing 187.74bhp@3800rpm. If you're deciding between the XM and GLA, the XM is the better pick for performance and top speed, while the GLA stands out for affordability.

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XM vs GLA Comparison Summary

Specification BMW XMMercedes-Benz GLA
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.55 CroreRs. 55.00 Lakh
Mileage Not Available18.9 kmpl
Engine 4395 cc1950 cc
Max power 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm187.74bhp@3800rpm
Top speed 270 Km/h219 Km/h

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Basic Info BMW XM xDriveMercedes-Benz GLA 220d 4MATIC AMG Line
Rating
34 reviews
11 reviews
Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.55 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 55.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 4395 cc 1950 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm 187.74bhp@3800rpm
No Of Cylinders 8 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 8-Speed DCT
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Colors
BMW XM Colors
Mercedes Benz GLA Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 18.9 Kmpl
Boot Space 390 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. 4,92,415 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,06,395 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance XM Insurance GLA Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Displacement
4395 cc
1950 cc
Engine Type
4.4 L S68 twin-turbo V8
OM 651 DE 22 LA
Engine Displacement
4395 cc
1950 cc
Max Power
643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm
187.74bhp@3800rpm
Max Torque
800Nm@1600-5000rpm
400Nm@1600-2600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
8
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
8-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
2785 Kg
1570 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Mild Hybrid
Yes
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
4.3 Sec
7.5 Sec
Top Speed
270 Km/h
219 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
18.9 Kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Not Available

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

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
M-specific Servotronic Steering with Variable Ratio, Ambient light with 6 pre-defined selectable light designs in various colours with contour and mood lighting, Door sill with illuminated M logo lettering on the front and back, M Seat Belts, M Selector Lever, Floor mats in velour, Frameless interior mirror, Multifunction M leather steering wheel with drive logic buttons, Sculptural headlining in 3D Alcantara prism structure with ambient lighting, BMW Individual instrument panel finished in Leather, BMW Iconic Sounds Electric, Center armrest in the rear (foldable, with 2 cup holders, for 2nd row of seats), BMW ID, BMW Live Cockpit Professional (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” Instrument Display, High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 14.9” Control Display, BMW Operating System 7.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with 3D maps, Touch Functionality, iDr
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Reading Lamp
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
390
Not Available
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1422 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
390 Liters
427 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
M Sport Exhaust System with four exhaust tailpipes, M Sport Differential, M high-gloss Shadowline with extended contents(Two-part radiator grille frame in Black High Gloss, Horizontal radiator grille struts in Black High Gloss, Exterior and central air inlets in front bumper in Black High Gloss,Prism optics door handle insert in Black High Gloss, Rear diffuser in Black High Gloss, Wheel well covers and claddings in Black High Gloss, Roof trim strips in Black High Gloss), Adaptive LED Headlights including High-beam assistant(Accent lighting with turn indicators, low and high-beam in LED Technology, Hexagonally shaped daytime running lights and two-part LED tail lights, High-beam assistance), Illuminated BMW kidney grille ‘Iconic Glow’(BMW radiator grille with contour lighting, Active when the vehicle is at rest and while driving, XM badge in left side radiator grille, Tailgate without
Not Available
Boot Opening
Not Available
Automatic
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Tinted Glass
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5155*2000*1745 mm3
4412*2020*1616 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Driving Experience Control Modes: Comfort, Sport, Sport+, M xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system with 4WD, 4WD SPORT, SAND MODES, Active Roll Stabilization, Launch Control Function,M Specific Exterior mirrors, electrically foldable, with parking function and automatic anti-dazzle function for passenger side exterior mirror, Comfort Access, Soft-close function for all doors, Heat protection / sun protection glazing, M Multifunctional seats for driver and front passenger (Fully Electrically adjustable seats with for driver and front passenger, with adjustment, for backrest, backrest width, thighrest and headrest height, Illuminated M logo on the head restraint), Active seat ventilation in the front seats, Heated and Cooled Cupholders in front centre console, M Lounge Seats in Rear, BMW Gesture Control, Drive Recorder, BMW Digital Key Plus with (Locking and unlocking as well as startin
Digital Key Handover
USB Charger
Front
Front
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Integration, BMW Head-Up Display with M specific view, Travel and Comfort System (2x USB Type C charging with 3 A in backrests of 1st row of seats, 2x preparations for multifunction bracket in backrests of 1st seat row), Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system (Surround audio system with studio-quality acoustic technologies, 3D audio via headliner loudspeaker, 20 loudspeakers, 1475 W power, - Illuminated elements )
Not Available
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
Not Available
Massage Seats
Front
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
20
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
M Sport Exhaust System with four exhaust tailpipes, M Sport Differential, M high-gloss Shadowline with extended contents(Two-part radiator grille frame in Black High Gloss, Horizontal radiator grille struts in Black High Gloss, Exterior and central air inlets in front bumper in Black High Gloss,Prism optics door handle insert in Black High Gloss, Rear diffuser in Black High Gloss, Wheel well covers and claddings in Black High Gloss, Roof trim strips in Black High Gloss), Adaptive LED Headlights including High-beam assistant(Accent lighting with turn indicators, low and high-beam in LED Technology, Hexagonally shaped daytime running lights and two-part LED tail lights, High-beam assistance), Illuminated BMW kidney grille ‘Iconic Glow’(BMW radiator grille with contour lighting, Active when the vehicle is at rest and while driving, XM badge in left side radiator grille, Tailgate without
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
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
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
Touchscreen Size
14.9
Not Available
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
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
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
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
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
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
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
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Head airbags front and rear, Cruise control with braking function, M Sport Brakes with brake callipers in Black, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear,Parking Assistant Plus including (Surround View Camera, Reversing Assistant, Remote 3D View), Driving Assistant, Anti Theft Recorder, Brake Energy Regeneration, Active Protection, Attentivess Assistant,BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Acoustic protection for pedestrians, Electric parking brake with auto hold function, Nanofilter, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Crash sensor and Dynamic braking lights, Tyre Repair Kit, Integral Active Steering including rear-wheel steering
Off-Road Package
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
2225

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW XM
  • Spacious interior that’s rich in quality, long pure EV range of over 80km, exciting performance and sharp handling, great infotainment experience, attention-grabbing design
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
BMW XM
  • Design while attention-grabbing is quite polarising, plug-in hybrid powertrain makes it significantly heavier than rivals, stiff ride quality, battery pack doesn’t support DC fast charging
Mercedes-Benz GLA
  • Lacks road presence for an SUV
  • Not as good at absorbing bumps on 19-inch wheels
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Which car is best between BMW XM vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
As per the users experiences BMW XM is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your car. But Mercedes-Benz GLA is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance. On the basis of performance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW XM vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is cheaper than BMW XM by ₹2.00 Crore.
Which car offers better performance BMW XM vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
For the xDrive version, 4395 cc Petrol engine of XM produces 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm of power and 800Nm@1600-5000rpm 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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