Comparing the BMW 5 Series and the Mercedes-Benz GLA side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW 5 Series is available at ₹7,499,000, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA is priced at ₹4,999,000. On the engine front, the BMW 5 Series comes with a 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLA's 1332 cc / 1950 cc, producing 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) and 163 bhp (GLA 200) / 190 bhp (GLA 220d) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI for the BMW 5 Series versus 15.64 kmpl - ARAI for the Mercedes-Benz GLA. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Displacement | 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) | 1332 cc / 1950 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / xDrive AWD (top) | FWD / 4MATIC AWD (220d) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel | 1.3L M282 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 Litres | 51 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 7-Speed DCT / 8-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI | 15.64 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 / 6 | 4 |
| Power | 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) | 163 bhp (GLA 200) / 190 bhp (GLA 220d) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 350 Nm (520i) / 500 Nm (M550i) / 400 Nm (Diesel) | 250 Nm (Petrol) / 400 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Automatic (7G-DCT / 8G-DCT) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 520 Litres | 435 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 2100 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 200 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1790 kg | 1590 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4996 mm / 1900 mm / 1510 mm | 4410 mm / 1834 mm / 1611 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2729 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering optional) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional | 10.25-inch MBUX Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Lane Change Assist | Yes - Active Distance Assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory) | Yes - Driver |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key | Yes - KEYLESS-GO |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) | MB-Tex / Leather (AMG) |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker (top) | Burmester 9-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof / Sky Lounge Panoramic (top) | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Headlamps / Laserlight (top) | LED High Performance Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 225/55 R17 (base) / 245/45 R19 (top) | 235/50 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch / 19-inch M Alloy Wheels | 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - DBC | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes - ESP |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | M Carbon Black metallicMineral White metallicOxide Grey metallicPhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey metallic | Polar WhiteMountain GreyCosmos BlackIridium Silver |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
