Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz C-Class or Mercedes-Benz GLA? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at Rs 59.40 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts Rs 50.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol). C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLA has 1950 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the GLA has a mileage of 18.9 kmpl (Diesel top model).

C-Class Vs GLA

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	Mercedes-Benz GLA
On Road Price	Rs.71,05,804^*	Rs.65,77,701^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1993	1950
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Rs60.30 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
Rs55.80 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C 220d
60.30 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC AMG Line
55.80 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	C 220d	220d 4MATIC AMG Line
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.71,05,804^*	Rs.65,77,701^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,35,242/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,25,194/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,61,754	Rs.2,44,401
User Rating	4.3 Based on 99 Reviews	4.3 Based on 23 Reviews
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Basic Information

C 220d

220d 4MATIC AMG Line

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.71,05,804^*

Rs.65,77,701^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,35,242/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,25,194/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,61,754

Rs.2,44,401

User Rating

4.3

Based on 99 Reviews

4.3

Based on 23 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	OM654M	OM 651 DE 22 LA
Displacement (cc)	1993	1950
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	197.13bhp@3600rpm	187.74bhp@3800rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	440Nm@1800-2800rpm	400Nm@1600-2600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	ISG	-
Turbo Charger	yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	9-Speed TRONIC	8-Speed DCT
Drive Type	RWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

OM654M

OM 651 DE 22 LA

Displacement (cc)

1993

1950

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

197.13bhp@3600rpm

187.74bhp@3800rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	23	18.9
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	245	219
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.9

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric
Front Brake Type	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	245	219
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.3 s	7.5 s
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	18 inch
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18 inch
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1422
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Air suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Front Brake Type

Disc

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4751	4412
Width (mm)	1820	2020
Height (mm)	1437	1616
Wheel Base (mm)	2636	-
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1606
Kerb Weight (kg)	1615	1570
Grossweight (kg)	-	2225
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	540	427
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Find My Car Location	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	No
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	-
Additional Features	-	Digital Key Handover
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
Drive Modes	4	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Additional Features	Velour Floor Mats (provided in the respective appointments color with matching edging, the mats protect the footwell against dirt, removed rapidly to be vacuumed or cleaned.), AVANTGARDE interior (With the AVANTGARDE Interior, you can show what is important to you: The avantgarde highlights in the expressively designed interior with ambient lighting will bring you joy day after day. • Seats with unique seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest. • Multifunction sports steering wheel in leather steering wheel bezel in silver chrome. • Ambient lighting • Free-standing, fully digital instrument display with 12.3 inch LCD colour display • High-resolution central display slightly tilted towards the driver with 11.9 inch screen With MBUX multimedia system • Upper part of the instrument panel in black and lower part in black or macchiato beige with contrasting top stitching • Centre console in high-gloss black with insert in silver chrome • Air vents with elements in silver chrome • Doors with high-gloss black trim elements and surround in silver chrome as well as switches in silver chrome • Stowage Space Package • Overhead control panel in high-gloss black ), Leather multifunction sports steering wheel, Driver display (The high-resolution displayin 12.3 inch LCD colour display. It has 7 different settings with specific content and 3 different display styles.), Premium Plus Ambient lighting (a total of 64 colours with 10 moods, Trim element plane with direct lighting running from the sides of the centre console to the instrument panel and the door handles of the front and rear doors :- Additional lighting scopes on the air vents and the door centre panels of the four doors (baguette with direct and indirect lighting) • Four diing zones (All, DIRECT, Ambient and Accent) • Variable brightness setting, ARTICO man-made leather macchiato beige, ARTICO man-made leather black, ARTICO man-made leather sienna brown,Centre Console in high-gloss black, Black open-pore aluminium lines wood Interior trim	-
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	-	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Additional Features

Velour Floor Mats (provided in the respective appointments color with matching edging, the mats protect the footwell against dirt, removed rapidly to be vacuumed or cleaned.), AVANTGARDE interior (With the AVANTGARDE Interior, you can show what is important to you: The avantgarde highlights in the expressively designed interior with ambient lighting will bring you joy day after day. • Seats with unique seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest. • Multifunction sports steering wheel in leather steering wheel bezel in silver chrome. • Ambient lighting • Free-standing, fully digital instrument display with 12.3 inch LCD colour display • High-resolution central display slightly tilted towards the driver with 11.9 inch screen With MBUX multimedia system • Upper part of the instrument panel in black and lower part in black or macchiato beige with contrasting top stitching • Centre console in high-gloss black with insert in silver chrome • Air vents with elements in silver chrome • Doors with high-gloss black trim elements and surround in silver chrome as well as switches in silver chrome • Stowage Space Package • Overhead control panel in high-gloss black ), Leather multifunction sports steering wheel, Driver display (The high-resolution displayin 12.3 inch LCD colour display. It has 7 different settings with specific content and 3 different display styles.), Premium Plus Ambient lighting (a total of 64 colours with 10 moods, Trim element plane with direct lighting running from the sides of the centre console to the instrument panel and the door handles of the front and rear doors :- Additional lighting scopes on the air vents and the door centre panels of the four doors (baguette with direct and indirect lighting) • Four diing zones (All, DIRECT, Ambient and Accent) • Variable brightness setting, ARTICO man-made leather macchiato beige, ARTICO man-made leather black, ARTICO man-made leather sienna brown,Centre Console in high-gloss black, Black open-pore aluminium lines wood Interior trim

Exterior
Available Colours	Mojave Silver MetallicHigh Tech SilverObsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicSodalite Blue MetallicC-Class Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	-
Trunk Opener	Smart	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior, you can further enhance the individuality and sportiness of your vehicle, and show clearly that you attach importance to style and high quality. The interplay of the design features results in an extraordinarily expressive vehicle. • Radiator grille with integral Mercedes star and a chromed louvre, surround of the radiator grille in chrome • 17 inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted highgloss black with high-sheen finish • Dynamic front bumper with centrally positioned trim element in mirror chrome and air inlets with diamond-pattern mesh in grained black • Rear bumper painted in vehicle colour with centrally positioned wing in mirror chrome • Beltline trim strips in polished aluminium • Side window surrounds in polished aluminium • Trim on the B-pillars in high-gloss black • Bar on the rear side windows in high-gloss black • Side sill panels painted in vehicle colour), Mirror package, Panoramic sliding sunroof, Stylish 17 inch 5 spoke alloys, Windscreen wipers with rain sensor	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Automatic
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Mojave Silver MetallicHigh Tech SilverObsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicSodalite Blue MetallicC-Class Colours

Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	7	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	11.9	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	9	-
Additional Features	Central display :- The high-resolution central display 11.9 inch diagonal screen with touch entry with LCD technology, USB package ( two additional USB-C ports under the front armrest), MBUX Navigation Premium, Hard-disc navigation, Live Traffic Information, Natural Voice Control, Touch Control Concept, Fingerprint Scanner, Vehicle Monitoring, Navigation Connectivity, package, Vehicle Set-Up (Remote Retrieval of Vehicle Status, Remote Door Locking and Unlocking, Speed Alert, Send2Car function, Remote Engine Start/Stop), Navigation Connectivity package, Mercedes-Benz emergency call system, Smartphone Integration (wireless via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto), Extended Functions MBUX,App connected features:- Vehicle Finder (enables horn and light flashing), Geo-fencing, Mercedes me Service app: Your digital assistant, Windows/sunroof open close from App, Additional Mercedes me connect features (Alexa Home Integration with Mercedes me,Google Home integration with Mercedes me connect, Parking location POIs (Points of Interest))	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Elegant exterior
- Spectacular cabin design
- Refined petrol engine
- Comfortable ride quality
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Sporty looking SUV with AMG-Line accents
- Premium interior quality and layout
- Frugal and fun to drive diesel engine
- Come with premium features like panoramic sunroof, 360 degree camera, dual zone
- Climate control and front powered seats with memory

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Petrol motor lacks outright power
- Some features missing
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Road presence is not dominating
- Bigger bumps are felt in the cabin with 19-inch wheels

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Mercedes-Benz GLA?

A ) Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at ₹ 59.40 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts at ₹ 50.80 Lakh in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz GLA is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Mercedes-Benz GLA?

A ) The mileage of C-Class is 23 kmpl & the mileage of GLA is 18.9 kmpl. Mercedes-Benz C-Class gives better mileage than Mercedes-Benz GLA.

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