Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Should you buy Audi A6 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. Audi A6 price starts at Rs 63.74 Lakh ex-showroom for 45 TFSI Premium Plus (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts Rs 51.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol). A6 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLA has 1950 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the A6 has a mileage of 14.11 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the GLA has a mileage of 18.9 kmpl (Petrol top model).

A6 Vs GLA

Key Highlights	Audi A6	Mercedes-Benz GLA
On Road Price	Rs.80,61,325^*	Rs.59,57,991^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1984	1332
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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45 TFSI Technology
69.89 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	45 TFSI Technology	200	sDrive18i M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.80,61,325^*	Rs.59,57,991^*	Rs.60,84,140^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,55,040/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,13,400/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,16,399/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,98,735	Rs.2,03,391	Rs.2,07,440
User Rating	4.3 Based on 95 Reviews	4.4 Based on 32 Reviews	4.5 Based on 143 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

45 TFSI Technology

200

sDrive18i M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.80,61,325^*

Rs.59,57,991^*

Rs.60,84,140^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,55,040/month

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Rs.1,13,400/month

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Rs.1,16,399/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,98,735

Rs.2,03,391

Rs.2,07,440

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4.3

Based on 95 Reviews

4.4

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	In Line Petrol Engine	-	B38 turbo I3
Displacement (cc)	1984	1332	1499
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm	160.92bhp	134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	370Nm@1600-4500rpm	270Nm	230Nm@1500–4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	-	-
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	-	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes	Twin
Super Charger	No	-	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed	7-Speed DCT	7-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type	FWD	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

In Line Petrol Engine

B38 turbo I3

Displacement (cc)

1984

1332

1499

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm

160.92bhp

134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

370Nm@1600-4500rpm

270Nm

230Nm@1500–4000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Valve Configuration

DOHC

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection

Turbo Charger

Twin

Super Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

7-Speed

7-Speed DCT

7-Speed Steptronic

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	14.11	17.4	16.35
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	73	-	51
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	250	210	219

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Air suspension	-
Rear Suspension	-	Air suspension	-
Shock Absorbers Type	Adaptive	-	-
Steering Type	Power	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Height & Reach	-	-
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.95	-	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	210	219
0-100kmph (Seconds)	6.8 s	8.9 s	9.2
Tyre Size	245/45/ R18	-	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No	18
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	7.04	-	-
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	4.48	-	-
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1420	-

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4939	4412	4447
Width (mm)	2110	2020	1821
Height (mm)	1470	1616	1598
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	165	-	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2500	2651	2670
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1618	1606	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1740	1570	-
Grossweight (kg)	2345	2070	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	183	-
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	530	425	500

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	-	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-	-
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-	40:20:40 Split
Smart Key Band	Yes	-	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	No	-	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-	Yes
Additional Features	- more	Digital Key Handover more	Park Distance Control , BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement , Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster , Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recoended gear in manual mode) more
Massage Seats	No	-	-
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	5	-	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	-	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-	-
Fabric Upholstery	No	-	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	No	-	-
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-	-
Interior Lighting	-	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	20.32cm TFT Colour Display Gear Selector Lever Knob In Leather Driver Information System 17.78cm Colour Display more	- more	Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional), Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting function more
Digital Cluster	-	Yes	-
Upholstery	-	Leatherette	Leather

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Firmament Blue MetallicManhattan Grey MetallicMadeira Brown MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicA6 Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours	Storm Bay MetallicAlpine WhiteSpace Silver MetallicPortimao BlueBlack Sapphire MetallicX1 Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-	-
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-	-
Fog Lights Rear	No	-	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	-	-
Rear Window Washer	No	-	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	-	-
Tinted Glass	No	-	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-	-
Cornering Headlamps	-	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	-	Yes
Roof Rails	No	-	Yes
Trunk Opener	Remote	-	-
LED DRLs	-	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Panoramic Glass sunroof,I Navigation with I Touch Response,4 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear more	- more	18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke ,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye) more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes
Sunroof	-	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	-	Automatic	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	245/45/ R18	-	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No	18

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	7	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	-	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes	-
360 View Camera	-	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	-	5	5

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Inbuilt Assistant	-	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	-	BMW Connected

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	-	10.7
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	21	-	12
Rear Entertainment System	No	-	-
Additional Features	Electrically Extending High-Resolution 20.32cm Colour Display 3D Map Representation With Display Of Lots Of Sightseeing Information and City Models Detailed Route Information: Map Preview, Choice of Alternative Routes, Lane Recoendations, Motorway Exits, Detailed Junction Maps Access To Smartphone Voice Control Driver Information System With 17.78cm Colour Display Bose Surround Sound System DVD player Audi sound system Subwoofers more	- more	BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes) more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Audi A6
- A high-tech dashboard setup
- Looks dominating on the road
- Sweet handler
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

Audi A6
- Only front-wheel drive
- Misses out on flagship features
- Rear seat experience is average
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 has good mileage Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz GLA?

A ) The mileage of A6 is 14.11 kmpl & the mileage of GLA is 17.4 kmpl. Mercedes-Benz GLA gives better mileage than Audi A6.

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