Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Nissan X-Trail

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz GLA or Nissan X-Trail? 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. Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts at Rs 50.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol) and Nissan X-Trail price starts Rs 49.92 Lakh ex-showroom for STD (Petrol). GLA has 1950 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while X-Trail has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the GLA has a mileage of 18.9 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the X-Trail has a mileage of 10 kmpl (Petrol top model).

GLA Vs X-Trail

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz GLA	Nissan X-Trail
On Road Price	Rs.58,38,511^*	Rs.57,37,592^*
Mileage (city)	-	10 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1332	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Mercedes-Benz GLA
Rs50.80 Lakh^*
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Nissan X-Trail
Rs49.92 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
200
50.80 Lakh^*
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49.92 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	200	STD
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.58,38,511^*	Rs.57,37,592^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,11,126/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,09,204/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,99,711	Rs.1,96,472
User Rating	4.3 Based on 26 Reviews	4.6 Based on 17 Reviews
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Basic Information

200

STD

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.58,38,511^*

Rs.57,37,592^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,11,126/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,09,204/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.1,99,711

Rs.1,96,472

User Rating

4.3

Based on 26 Reviews

4.6

Based on 17 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	-	KR15 VC-TURBO
Displacement (cc)	1332	1498
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	160.92bhp	161bhp@4800rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	270Nm	300Nm@2800-3600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	CVT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

KR15 VC-TURBO

Displacement (cc)

1332

1498

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

160.92bhp

161bhp@4800rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	10
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	13.7
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.4	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	55
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	210	200
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	-
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Twin Tube
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.5
Front Brake Type	-	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	210	200
0-100kmph (Seconds)	8.9 s	9.6 s
Tyre Size	-	255/45 R20
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18 inch	20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18 inch	20
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1420	585
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Shock Absorbers Type

Twin Tube

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4412	4680
Width (mm)	2020	1840
Height (mm)	1616	1725
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	210
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2705
Front Tread (mm)	1511	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1606	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1570	1676
Grossweight (kg)	2070	2285
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	425	177
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	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
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Additional Features	Digital Key Handover	Assist Seat: + Lifter + 2-way Manual Lumbar, 2-way Electric Lumbar, Cap-less Fuel Filler Cap, UV Cut Glass, Luggage Board
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	-	3
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	No
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	Normal\|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	-	No
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

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
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Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	Ambient Lighting: Centre Console, Drop Effect, Floating Centre Console with Butterfly Opening, Black Cloth Seat Upholstery, PVC Center Console and Door Armrest, Sunglasses Holder, Retractable and removable tonneau cover
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	12.28
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Photo Comparison

Front Air Vents

Steering Wheel

Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours	Diamond BlackPearl WhiteCHAMPAGNE SILVERX-Trail Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	No
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	-	Touch Sensor Door Handle, LED Rear Lamp with Rain
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Automatic	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Tyre Size	-	255/45 R20
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours

Diamond BlackPearl WhiteCHAMPAGNE SILVERX-Trail Colours

Body Type

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	7	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	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	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Driver	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	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	-	8
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	4
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Rear Touchscreen	-	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
Nissan X-Trail
- Large size, clean design and exclusivity gives it great road presence.
- Impressive interior with soft-touch leather elements and high quality plastics.
- Spacious second row seats and comfortable ride make it a good option for chauffeur-driven owners.

Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Road presence is not dominating
- Bigger bumps are felt in the cabin with 19-inch wheels
Nissan X-Trail
- Missing features such as leather upholstery, powered seats, front seat ventilation and ADAS.
- Cramped third row is best used for kids/pets. There are better 6/7-seaters available for similar or less money.
- No hybrid, diesel or AWD option.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLA and Nissan X-Trail?

A ) Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts at ₹50.80 Lakh & Nissan X-Trail price starts at ₹49.92 Lakh in New Delhi. Nissan X-Trail is cheaper between these two cars.

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