Lexus ES vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Should you buy Lexus ES 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. Lexus ES price starts at Rs 64 Lakh ex-showroom for 300h Exquisite (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts Rs 50.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol). ES has 2487 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLA has 1950 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the ES has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the GLA has a mileage of 18.9 kmpl (Petrol top model).

ES Vs GLA

Key Highlights	Lexus ES	Mercedes-Benz GLA
On Road Price	Rs.80,38,703^*	Rs.58,42,511^*
Mileage (city)	18 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2487	1332
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Lexus ES
Rs69.70 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
Rs50.80 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Brand / Model
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Lexus ES
300h Luxury
69.70 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
200
50.80 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	300h Luxury	200
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.80,38,703^*	Rs.58,42,511^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,53,005/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,11,211/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,98,003	Rs.1,99,711
User Rating	4.5 Based on 73 Reviews	4.4 Based on 29 Reviews
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Basic Information

300h Luxury

200

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.80,38,703^*

Rs.58,42,511^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,53,005/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,11,211/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,98,003

Rs.1,99,711

User Rating

4.5

Based on 73 Reviews

4.4

Based on 29 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2AR-FXE	-
Displacement (cc)	2487	1332
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	175.67bhp@5700rpm	160.92bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	221Nm@3600-5200rpm	270Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	-
Fuel Supply System	VVT-iE	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Super Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	E-CVT	7-Speed DCT
Drive Type	RWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2AR-FXE

Displacement (cc)

2487

1332

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

175.67bhp@5700rpm

160.92bhp

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	18	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	22.5	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	17.4
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	210
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	Air suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.9	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	210
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	8.9 s
Tyre Size	235/45 R18	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	R18	18 inch
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	R18	18 inch
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1420
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Air suspension

Shock Absorbers Type

gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4975	4412
Width (mm)	1865	2020
Height (mm)	1445	1616
Wheel Base (mm)	3022	2651
Front Tread (mm)	1531	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1606
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1570
Grossweight (kg)	-	2070
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	454	425
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	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
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	No	-
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	No
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Rear Curtain	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	No	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	Auto Open and Close Power Back door with Kick Sensor, Moon Roof with Tilt & Slide Function, Driver Seat - 14 Way Adjust (Including Cushion Length Adjust) + Slide memory, Passenger Seat - 12 Way Adjust + Slide memory + Easy Slide Switch (Co-passenger seat adjustment from rear), Power Reclining Rear Seats with Trunk through , Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Electric Tilt + Telescopic adjustment and Memory function , Electric Parking Brake with Brakehold, Auto 3 Zone Air Conditioner with Humidity Sensor, Lexus Climate Concierge, Minus Ion Generator nanoeX, Sunshades for Rear Door and Rear Quarter Window + Power Sunshade for Rear Window, Easy Access Power System - Seat Slide + Tilt and Telescopic Steering,Dynamic Voice Recognition, Profile Function, Active Noise Control	Digital Key Handover
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	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

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	No	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp	-
Additional Features	Semi Aniline Leather Seat Upholstery, Front Seats equipped with Seat Ventilation , EC Inside rear View Mirror (Auto Anti-glare Mirror), LED ambient illumination,	-
Digital Cluster	TFT (Thin Film Transistor) colour Multi-Information Display	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	-
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Sonic IridiumSonic TitaniumDeep Blue MicaGraphite Black Glass FlakeSonic QuartzSonic Chrome+1 MoreES Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	No	-
Rear Window Washer	No	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	-
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	No	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	3-Eye Bi-Beam LED,Headlamp Leveling Device(with Dynamic Auto),Front Turn Signal Lamp(Led),UV-Cut Glass ,Outside Rear View Mirror with Auto Retract, Memory, Reverse Linked, Aspherical & Side Turn Indicator ,LED Rear Combination Lamp ,	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	shark fin	-
Sunroof	Dual Pane	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Automatic
Tyre Size	235/45 R18	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Sonic IridiumSonic TitaniumDeep Blue MicaGraphite Black Glass FlakeSonic Quartz+1 MoreES Colours

Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	10	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	No	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	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	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Driver	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	No	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Remote Boot Open

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	17	-
Additional Features	2 Audio Jack , AUX-in 12 V DC Connector , Electro Multi Vision Touch Display , Multimedia Audio System((Mark Levinson, Mark levinson 17 speakers (front 3 speakers,4 door speakers, 2 front door woofers, 1 rear subwoofers, 1 amplifier))), Smartphone connectivity (Wireless Apple Car Play / Wired Android Auto,	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer	1	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Lexus ES
- Its drop dead gorgeous.
- Much improved interior.
- Boot space (for a hybrid).
- Not boring to drive (for a CVT).
- Quiet cabin.
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

Lexus ES
- Lack of headroom for tall passengers.
- Touch screen interface is confusing.
- No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
- Still priced a little high.
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Road presence is not dominating
- Bigger bumps are felt in the cabin with 19-inch wheels

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