Comparing the Honda City e:HEV 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 Honda City e:HEV is available at ₹1,989,990, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA is priced at ₹4,999,000. On the engine front, the Honda City e:HEV comes with a 1498 cc unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLA's 1332 cc / 1950 cc, producing 126 PS (combined) and 163 bhp (GLA 200) / 190 bhp (GLA 220d) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 27.26 km/l (ARAI) for the Honda City e:HEV 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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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 0.73 kWh lithium-ion battery | — |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | 1332 cc / 1950 cc |
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD / 4MATIC AWD (220d) |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC with two-motor e:HEV hybrid systemN/A | 1.3L M282 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 51 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol hybrid | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | e-CVT | 7-Speed DCT / 8-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 27.26 km/l (ARAI) | 15.64 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 126 PS (combined) | 163 bhp (GLA 200) / 190 bhp (GLA 220d) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 250 Nm (Petrol) / 400 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic (7G-DCT / 8G-DCT) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 0.73 kWh | — |
| Range | 1000 | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 410 L | 435 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2100 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 200 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1240 kg | 1590 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm | 4410 mm / 1834 mm / 1611 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2729 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 7-inch TFT instrument cluster | 10.25-inch MBUX Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Active Distance Assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Driver |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android AutoN/A | 10.25-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Push button start | Yes - KEYLESS-GO |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Adaptive cruise control | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather upholstery | MB-Tex / Leather (AMG) |
| Sound System | 8-speaker sound system | Burmester 9-Speaker |
| Sunroof | One-touch electric sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| USB Ports | 2 | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | 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 | LED fog lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | Full LED headlamps | LED High Performance Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear defogger | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 185/55 R16 | 235/50 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch alloy wheels | 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Six airbags (dual front, side & curtain) | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | Yes - ESP |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Multi-angle rear camera with guidelines | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Smart keyless entry | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic | Polar WhiteMountain GreyCosmos BlackIridium Silver |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.2 |
