Citroen C5 Aircross vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Should you buy Citroen C5 Aircross 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. Citroen C5 Aircross price starts at Rs 39.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Shine Dual Tone (Diesel) and Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts Rs 50.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol). C5 Aircross has 1997 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while GLA has 1950 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C5 Aircross has a mileage of 17.5 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the GLA has a mileage of 18.9 kmpl (Diesel top model).

C5 Aircross Vs GLA

Key Highlights	Citroen C5 Aircross	Mercedes-Benz GLA
On Road Price	Rs.47,22,299^*	Rs.65,77,701^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1997	1950
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Citroen C5 Aircross
Rs39.99 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
Rs55.80 Lakh^*
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Citroen C5 Aircross
Shine Dual Tone
39.99 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC AMG Line
55.80 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine Dual Tone	220d 4MATIC AMG Line
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.47,22,299^*	Rs.65,77,701^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.89,889/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,25,194/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,83,434	Rs.2,44,401
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.3 Based on 26 Reviews
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Basic Information

Shine Dual Tone

220d 4MATIC AMG Line

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.47,22,299^*

Rs.65,77,701^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.89,889/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,25,194/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.1,83,434

Rs.2,44,401

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.3

Based on 26 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	DW10 FC	OM 651 DE 22 LA
Displacement (cc)	1997	1950
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	174.33bhp@3750rpm	187.74bhp@3800rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@2000rpm	400Nm@1600-2600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	8-Speed DCT
Drive Type	FWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

DW10 FC

OM 651 DE 22 LA

Displacement (cc)

1997

1950

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

174.33bhp@3750rpm

187.74bhp@3800rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.5	18.9
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52.5	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	219
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

17.5

18.9

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

52.5

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Air suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	219
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	7.5 s
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	18 inch
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	18 inch
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1422
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Air suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4500	4412
Width (mm)	1969	2020
Height (mm)	1710	1616
Wheel Base (mm)	2730	-
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1606
Kerb Weight (kg)	1685	1570
Grossweight (kg)	2060	2225
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	580	427
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Additional Features	"Park Assist Pack – (Automatic Parking Guidance For Bay Parking Plus Parallel Parking Entry And Exit),Citroen Advanced Comfort - Suspension With Progressive Hydraulic Cushions,Double-Laminated Front Windows and Acoustic Windshield Glass,Front seats: Driver Seat Electric Adjustment (Height, Fore/Aft And Backrest Angle), Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments (6 Ways: With Height Adjustment),3 Independent Full-Size Rear Seats With Adjustable Recline Angle Rear Three-Point Retractable Seatbelts (x3), With Pre-Tensioners And Force Limiters In The Outer Rear Seats,Front & Rear Seat Headrest (Incl. Center Seat) - Adjustable (2-Ways),Driver And Front Passenger Seat: Back Pocket,Dual Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control,Air Quality System (AQS): Pollen Filter + Activated Carbon Filter + Active Odour Filter,Rear AC Vents (2 Ducts - Left & Right),Cruise Control With Speed Limiter & Memory Settings,Power Window Up/Down Using Remote Key,Automatic Headlight Activation Via Windscreen Mounted Sensor,Electrochromic Inside Rear View Mirror,Front Driver & Passenger Side Vanity Mirror - With Flap & Lamp,Two-Tone Horn,Front Roof Lamp With Welcome LED Lighting And 2 LED Front Spot Lights,Grip Control - Standard, Snow, All Terrain (Mud, Damp Grass etc.), Sand And Traction Control Off,Gear Shift Positions Indicator	Digital Key Handover
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	2	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Eco & Sport	-
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	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Additional Features	"Interior Environment(METROPOLITAN BLACK),BLACK CLAUDIA LEATHER + FABRIC ,Height And Reach Adjustable Leather Steering Wheel With 2 Control Zones,Alloy Pedals - Accelarator & Brake Pedals,Stainless Steel Front Citroën Embossed Sill Scuff Plates,Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome,Front Console Armrest - With Cup Holder (LED Illuminated Cup Holder),2 LED Rear Reading Lights,LED Mood Lights - Cluster & Cup Holders,Illuminated Glove Box	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.29	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Pearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Grey With Black RoofCumulus GrayPearl Nera BlackEclipse Blue+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Wheels (Two Tone Diamond Cut 'PULSAR' Alloy Wheels),Front Panel: Matte Black Upper Grille,Front Panel: Top & Bottom Brand Emblems Chrome (Chevrons & Barrettes),Body Side Molding - Including Fender,Color Pack (DARK CHROME OR ANODISED ENERGIC BLUE Based on Body Color) Front Bumper / Side Airbump,Glossy Black Outsider Rear View Mirror,Satin Chrome - Window C Signature,Chrome Dual Exhaust Pipes,Roof Bars - Glossy Black with Matt Black Insert,Integrated Spoiler,Opening Panoramic Sunroof,LED Vision Projector Headlamps,3D LED Rear Lamps,LED High Mount Stop Lamp,Magic Wash: Automatic Rain Sensing Wiper With Integrated Windscreen Washers	-
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Automatic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Pearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Grey With Black RoofCumulus Gray+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colours

Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Rain Sensing Wiper

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	-	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	6	-
Additional Features	Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen C5 Aircross
- Quirky styling makes it stand out
- Feels and looks premium inside and out
- Most comfortable SUV of the lot
- Smooth gearbox and powerful diesel engine
- Gets updated features including a 10-inch touchscreen and wireless phone charging
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

Citroen C5 Aircross
- No petrol engine or 4x4 option
- It’s a costly affair
- Misses segment must-haves like ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera
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 is cheaper between Citroen C5 Aircross and Mercedes-Benz GLA?

A ) Citroen C5 Aircross price starts at ₹39.99 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts at ₹50.80 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen C5 Aircross is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen C5 Aircross and Mercedes-Benz GLA?

A ) The mileage of C5 Aircross is 17.5 kmpl & the mileage of GLA is 18.9 kmpl. Mercedes-Benz GLA gives better mileage than Citroen C5 Aircross.

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