Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BYD Sealion 7

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz GLA or BYD Sealion 7? 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 GLA price starts at Rs 50.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol) and BYD Sealion 7 price starts Rs 48.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Electric).

GLA Vs Sealion 7

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz GLA	BYD Sealion 7
On Road Price	Rs.65,77,701^*	Rs.57,75,508^*
Range (km)	-	542
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	82.56
Charging Time	-	24Min-230kW (10-80%)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA
Rs55.80 Lakh^*
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BYD Sealion 7
Rs54.90 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC AMG Line
55.80 Lakh^*
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BYD Sealion 7
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54.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	220d 4MATIC AMG Line	Performance
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.65,77,701^*	Rs.57,75,508^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,25,194/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,09,921/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,44,401	Rs.2,30,608
User Rating	4.3 Based on 26 Reviews	4.7 Based on 3 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹ 1.52/km

Basic Information

220d 4MATIC AMG Line

Performance

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.65,77,701^*

Rs.57,75,508^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,25,194/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,09,921/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,44,401

Rs.2,30,608

User Rating

4.3

Based on 26 Reviews

4.7

Based on 3 Reviews

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Running Cost

₹ 1.52/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	OM 651 DE 22 LA	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1950	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	24Min-230kW (10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	82.56
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@3800rpm	523bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1600-2600rpm	690Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	542 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Blade Battery
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	24Min-230kW (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed DCT	1-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
Charging Options	Not applicable	7.2kW, 11kW and 150kW
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

OM 651 DE 22 LA

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1950

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.9	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	219	-

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Electric

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.9

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

219

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Multi-link suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	-	FSD
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.85
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated & Drilled Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	219	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.5 s	4.5 s
Tyre Size	-	245/45 R20
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18 inch	20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18 inch	20
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1422	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Multi-link suspension

Shock Absorbers Type

FSD

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4412	4830
Width (mm)	2020	1925
Height (mm)	1616	1620
Wheel Base (mm)	-	2930
Front Tread (mm)	-	1660
Rear Tread (mm)	1606	1660
Kerb Weight (kg)	1570	2340
Grossweight (kg)	2225	2750
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	427	500
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	Yes
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	Digital Key Handover	Soundproof double glazed glass - windscreen and front door, Driver seat leg rest power adjustable, NFC card key
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front Only
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Vehicle to Load Charging	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	Metal door sill protectors
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours	Aurora WhiteGrayCosmic BlackAtlantis GraySealion 7 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	58L Front Trunk capacity, Panoramic glass roof, Electronic hidden door handles, Door mirror position memory, Auto windows with anti-trap, Privacy glass - rear door, rear quarter and rear windscreen, Sequential rear indicators
Fog Lights	-	Rear
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Automatic	Hands-Free
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Heated,Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	-	245/45 R20
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours

Aurora WhiteGrayCosmic BlackAtlantis GraySealion 7 Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	7	11
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Driver	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	All
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Speed Assist System

Traffic Sign Recognition

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Digital Car Key

Navigation With Live Traffic

Live Weather

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	15.6
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	12
Usb Ports	Yes	Type-A: 1, Type-C: 1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
BYD Sealion 7
- SUV coupe styling is executed well, looks much more expensive than it actually is.
- 82.56kWh battery capacity ensures a real world range of 500km.
- Impeccable interior quality for the price. Soft touch material used generously on the dashboard and door pads.
- Features: 15.6” touchscreen, 10.25” driver’s display, panoramic glass roof, Level 2 ADAS — it has it all.

Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Road presence is not dominating
- Bigger bumps are felt in the cabin with 19-inch wheels
BYD Sealion 7
- Ride quality feels firm. Does not feel very comfortable over broken roads.
- Lacks the brand value/prestige many expect from a vehicle costing as much.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLA and BYD Sealion 7?

A ) Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts at ₹ 50.80 Lakh & BYD Sealion 7 price starts at ₹ 48.90 Lakh in New Delhi. BYD Sealion 7 is cheaper between these two cars.

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