Comparing the BMW i5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW i5 is available at ₹8,999,000, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 is priced at ₹5,080,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLA 200's 1332 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 163 HP respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1332 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | — |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 7G-DCT |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 163 HP |
| Starter | Electric | — |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 270 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84.3 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | — |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 425 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 2070 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | — |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1570 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | — |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | — |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | — |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | — |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | — |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | — |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | — |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | — |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | — |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | — |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | — |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | — |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | — |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | — |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | — |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | — |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | — |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | — |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | — |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | — |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | — |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | — |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | — |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | — |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | — |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
