Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Tesla Roadster

Last Updated: October 19, 2026

Tesla Roadster price starts at Rs. 50.06 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.94 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. If you're deciding between the GLA and Roadster, the Roadster is the better pick for affordability.

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GLA vs Roadster Comparison Summary

Specification Mercedes-Benz GLATesla Roadster
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 55.00 LakhRs. 50.06 Lakh
Mileage / Range 18.9 kmplNot Available
Engine / Battery 1950 ccNot Available
Max power / Motor 187.74bhp@3800rpmNot Available
Top speed 219 Km/hNot Available

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Basic Info Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d 4MATIC AMG LineTesla Roadster ThrustBMW X1 sDrive18i M Sport
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Brand Name Mercedes-Benz Tesla BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 55.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price Rs. 52.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1950 cc Not Available 1499 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars CoupeAll SUV Cars
Max Power 187.74bhp@3800rpm Not Available 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed DCT Not Available 7-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type AWD Not Available FWD
Colors
Mercedes Benz GLA Colors
Tesla Roadster Colors
BMW X1 Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 18.9 Kmpl Not Available 16.35 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available Not Available 225/55 R18
Boot Space 427 Liters Not Available 500 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Not Available Yes
Cruise Control Yes Not Available Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Not Available Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,06,395 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Rs. 1,02,332 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance GLA Insurance Roadster Insurance X1 Insurance
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Displacement
1950 cc
Not Available
1499 cc
Engine Type
OM 651 DE 22 LA
Not Available
B38 turbo I3
Engine Displacement
1950 cc
Not Available
1499 cc
Max Power
187.74bhp@3800rpm
Not Available
134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1600-2600rpm
Not Available
230Nm@1500–4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
Not Available
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed DCT
Not Available
7-Speed Steptronic
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
4
Drive Type
AWD
Not Available
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
1570 Kg
Not Available
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Twin
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
No
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
No
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.5 Sec
Not Available
9.2 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
51 Liters
Top Speed
219 Km/h
Not Available
219 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
18.9 Kmpl
Not Available
16.35 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18 inch
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18 inch
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Front
Air suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Electric
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
225/55 R18
Wheel Size
Not Available
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Not Available
Tubeless

Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Not Available
Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional), Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting function
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Not Available
Leather
Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
1422 Litres
Not Available
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
Not Available
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space
427 Liters
Not Available
500 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Not Available
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Automatic
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4412*2020*1616 mm3
Not Available
4447*1821*1598 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
Not Available
2670 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Digital Key Handover
Not Available
Park Distance Control, BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement, Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster, Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recommended gear in manual mode)
USB Charger
Front
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Not Available
BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes)
Smart Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
No
Not Available
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
12
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features
Digital Key Handover
Not Available
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Available
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Compass
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
Not Available
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
Not Available
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
Not Available
10.7
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Not Available
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Not Available
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbags
Driver
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Not Available
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
7
Not Available
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Off-Road Package
Not Available
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Yes

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Not Available
BMW Connected
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
2225
Not Available
Not Available
rearTread
1606 mm
Not Available
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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