BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Should you buy BMW i4 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. BMW i4 price starts at Rs 72.50 Lakh ex-showroom for eDrive35 M Sport (Electric) and Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts Rs 51.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol).

i4 Vs GLA

Key Highlights	BMW i4	Mercedes-Benz GLA
On Road Price	Rs.81,42,801^*	Rs.64,83,816^*
Range (km)	590	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Battery Capacity (kWh)	83.9	-
Charging Time	31 Min-DC-200kW (0-80%)	-

BMW i4
eDrive40 M Sport
77.50 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC AMG Line
55 Lakh^*
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eDrive40 M Sport
Rs77.50 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	eDrive40 M Sport	220d 4MATIC AMG Line
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.81,42,801^*	Rs.64,83,816^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,57,118/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,23,420/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,15,301	Rs.2,41,316
User Rating	4.2 Based on 58 Reviews	4.4 Based on 32 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹1.42/km	-

Basic Information

Variant

eDrive40 M Sport

220d 4MATIC AMG Line

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.81,42,801^*

Rs.64,83,816^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,57,118/month

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Rs.1,23,420/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,15,301

Rs.2,41,316

User Rating

4.2

Based on 58 Reviews

4.4

Based on 32 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.42/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	OM 651 DE 22 LA
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1950
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	No	Not applicable
Charging Time	31 Min-DC-200kW (0-80%)	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	83.9	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335.25bhp	187.74bhp@3800rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	430Nm	400Nm@1600-2600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	590 km	Not applicable
Battery Warranty	8 Year and 160000 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Not applicable
Charging Time (A.C)	8H 20 Min -11 kW (0-100%)	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	31 Min-200 kW(0-80%)	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	8-Speed DCT
Drive Type	RWD	AWD
Charging Options	11 kW AC \| 205 kW DC	Not applicable
Charger Type	11 kW AC Wall Box Charger	Not applicable
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	18 Min (up to 100km)	Not applicable

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

OM 651 DE 22 LA

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1950

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Charging Time

31 Min-DC-200kW (0-80%)

Not applicable

Battery Capacity (kWh)

83.9

Not applicable

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Not applicable

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

335.25bhp

187.74bhp@3800rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

430Nm

400Nm@1600-2600rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Turbo Charger

Not applicable

Range (km)

590 km

Not applicable

Battery Warranty

8 Year and 160000 km

Not applicable

Battery Type

Lithium-Ion

Not applicable

Charging Time (A.C)

8H 20 Min -11 kW (0-100%)

Not applicable

Charging Time (D.C)

31 Min-200 kW(0-80%)

Not applicable

Regenerative Braking

Not applicable

Charging Port

CCS-II

Not applicable

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

1-Speed

8-Speed DCT

Drive Type

RWD

AWD

Charging Options

11 kW AC | 205 kW DC

Not applicable

Charger Type

11 kW AC Wall Box Charger

Not applicable

Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)

18 Min (up to 100km)

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	18.9
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	190	219

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric
Front Brake Type	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	190	219
0-100kmph (Seconds)	5.7 s	7.5 s
Tyre Size	F:245/45 R18;R:255/45 R18	-
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1422

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4783	4412
Width (mm)	2073	2020
Height (mm)	1448	1616
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	-
Front Tread (mm)	1531	-
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1606
Kerb Weight (kg)	1920	1570
Grossweight (kg)	-	2225
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	470	427

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	-
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	BMW Rear Wheel Drive - With near actuator wheel slip limitation, Air Suspension on rear axle with Automatic Self-Levelling Function, Servotronic Steering Assist, Cruise Control with braking function, Automatic Self-Levelling Function, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear, Rear backrest, foldable and dividable by 40:20:40 with through-loading, Driving Experience Switch with 3 driving modes Comfort/Eco Pro/Sport more	Digital Key Handover more
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Autonomous Parking	Semi	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
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Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
Instrument Cluster
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Additional Features	Galvanic embellisher for controls ( Switch cluster in doors on driver & front passenger side, Window lift switch, front/rear, Door lock switch), M Leather Steering Wheel, Glass roof with integrated wind deflector, Storage Compartment Package with: ( Storage pocket on the rear of the driver side's backrest, Net on left/right side trim panel in Luggage Compartment), Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, Floor mats in velour, Centre armrest in rear foldable, with 2 s, Armrest front with storage compartmentInstrument panel in sensatec black with grey double seam, Ambient Interior Lighting with Dynamic Contour Lighting for Welcome, goodbye, Open door & phone call, Power socket (12 V) 1x in the centre console, front: illuminated, with bimetallic spring, 1x in the luggage compartment: with cover flap, M Sport Exterior Package ( M Aerodynamics package, Radiator grille frame and tailpipe trims in high-gloss chrome, M High Gloss Shadow Line, Inserts in rear bumper panel in Dark Shadow metallic, M inscription on front side panel, left and right, M pedals, M entry sills, Front, M Headliner Anthracite) more	- more
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	-	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Brooklyn Grey MetallicMineral WhitePortimao Blue MetallicBlack Sapphirei4 Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Trunk Opener	Smart	-
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with mixed tyres, Dynamic Braking lights, Along with sporty front & rear diffuser elements for enhanced aerodynamics, Blanked off kidney grill, Heat protection glazing, made with tempered safety glass, Door handles flush with the door surface, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, function on driver side, mirror heating, automatic parking function,, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, Welcome Light Carpet Follow-me-home function, Low beam & high beam (Bi-LED technology) LED rear lights, Daytime driving lights & Side Indicator (LED technology), BMW Iconic LED headlights, Automatic operation of tailgate, more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Automatic
Tyre Size	F:245/45 R18;R:255/45 R18	-
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	-	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	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
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes

Safety

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	18	-
Additional Features	17 speakers with 464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound System, Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Live Cockpit Plus:- (Fully Digital 12.3" Instrument Display, High-resolution 14.9" Curved Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with map view in navigation widget, iDrive Controller, Touch functionality on the Curved Display, Voice control with personal assistance - "Hey BMW"), Smartphone Integration - Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with wireless functionality, 2x dual USB Type C 3A charging function in the rear centre console, High-resolution 14.9" Curved Display, Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with map view in navigation widget, Voice control with personal assistance - "Hey BMW", Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (464 W, 17 speakers), Fine-wood Trim oak grain open-pored, more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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