Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Tesla Model Y

Last Updated: September 6, 2026

Tesla Model Y price starts at Rs. 50.89 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.11 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz GLA, priced at Rs. 55.00 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the GLA returns a claimed 18.9 kmpl, while the Model Y offers a claimed 681 km/charge. On the performance front, the GLA uses a 1950cc engine producing 187.74bhp@3800rpm and the Model Y a 82kWh battery. If you're deciding between the GLA and Model Y, the GLA is the better pick for top speed, while the Model Y stands out for affordability.

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GLA vs Model Y Comparison Summary

Specification Mercedes-Benz GLATesla Model Y
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 55.00 LakhRs. 50.89 Lakh
Mileage / Range 18.9 kmpl681 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1950 cc82 kWh
Max power / Motor 187.74bhp@3800rpmNot Available
Top speed 219 Km/h201 Km/h

GLA vs Model Y Key Highlights

Basic Info Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d 4MATIC AMG LineTesla Model Y L Premium AWD
Rating
11 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Mercedes-Benz Tesla
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 55.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1950 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUV,SedanAll SUV Cars
Max Power 187.74bhp@3800rpm Not Available
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed DCT Single Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Mercedes Benz GLA Colors
Tesla Model Y Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 18.9 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available FF. 255/45 R19 RR 275/45 R19
Boot Space 427 Liters 420 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 122 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,06,395 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance GLA Insurance Model Y Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Displacement
1950 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
OM 651 DE 22 LA
Not Available
Engine Displacement
1950 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
82 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent magnet synchronous
Max Power
187.74bhp@3800rpm
Not Available
Range
Not Available
681 km/charge
Max Torque
400Nm@1600-2600rpm
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed DCT
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1570 Kg
2088 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Charging Time
Not Available
250kW Max (288km in 15 mins)
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
250kW Max (288km in 15 mins)

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

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18 inch
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18 inch
19
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack and Pinio
Suspension Front
3
2
Suspension Rear
4
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
6.25
Tyre Size
Not Available
FF. 255/45 R19 RR 275/45 R19
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Not Available

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Driver seat-mounted airbag on the inside portion of the seat
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
1422 Litres
2539 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
6
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
427 Liters
420 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
116 Litre Frunk Space
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Automatic
Hands-Free
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
122 mm
Length*Width*Height
4412*2020*1616 mm3
4969*2129*1668 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
3040 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
169 mm
No. Of Doors
5
4

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Digital Key Handover
Not Available
USB Charger
Front
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
2 Zone
No of Speakers
Not Available
18
Adjustable Steering
Yes
5
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Digital Key Handover
116 Litre Frunk Space
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
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
Not Available
16 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
8.0
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
2
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front and Rear
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front, Rear & Side
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
2
3
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
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
7
9
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Off-Road Package
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
2225
Not Available

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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