Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Tesla Model Y

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz GLA or Tesla Model Y? 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 51.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol) and Tesla Model Y price starts Rs 50.89 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium RWD (Electric).

GLA Vs Model Y

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz GLA	Tesla Model Y
On Road Price	Rs.65,43,616^*	Rs.65,22,767^*
Range (km)	-	681
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	82
Charging Time	-	250kW Max (288km in 15 mins)

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220d 4MATIC AMG Line
55 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	220d 4MATIC AMG Line	L Premium AWD	Nova	sDrive18i M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.65,43,616^*	Rs.65,22,767^*	Rs.60,05,399^*	Rs.60,84,140^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,24,558/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,24,160/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,14,296/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,16,399/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,41,316	Rs.2,57,177	Rs.2,29,709	Rs.2,07,440
User Rating	4.4 Based on 32 Reviews	4.6 Based on 22 Reviews	4.5 Based on 1 Review	4.5 Based on 143 Reviews
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Running Cost	-	₹1.20/km	-	-

Basic Information

Variant

220d 4MATIC AMG Line

L Premium AWD

Nova

sDrive18i M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.65,43,616^*

Rs.65,22,767^*

Rs.60,05,399^*

Rs.60,84,140^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,24,558/month

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Rs.1,24,160/month

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Rs.1,14,296/month

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Rs.1,16,399/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,41,316

Rs.2,57,177

Rs.2,29,709

Rs.2,07,440

User Rating

4.4

Based on 32 Reviews

4.6

Based on 22 Reviews

4.5

Based on 1 Review

4.5

Based on 143 Reviews

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Running Cost

₹1.20/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	OM 651 DE 22 LA	Not applicable	2.0L TFSI	B38 turbo I3
Displacement (cc)	1950	Not applicable	1984	1499
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes	Not applicable	Not applicable
Charging Time	Not applicable	250kW Max (288km in 15 mins)	Not applicable	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	82	Not applicable	Not applicable
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent magnet synchronous	Not applicable	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@3800rpm	-	201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm	134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1600-2600rpm	-	320Nm@1500-4400rpm	230Nm@1500–4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable	Yes	Twin
Range (km)	Not applicable	681 km	Not applicable	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	250kW Max (288km in 15 mins)	Not applicable	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes	Not applicable	Not applicable
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II	Not applicable	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed DCT	Single Speed	7-Speed DCT	7-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type	AWD	AWD	AWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

OM 651 DE 22 LA

Not applicable

2.0L TFSI

B38 turbo I3

Displacement (cc)

1950

Not applicable

1984

1499

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Charging Time

Not applicable

250kW Max (288km in 15 mins)

Not applicable

Battery Capacity (kWh)

Not applicable

Motor Type

Not applicable

Permanent magnet synchronous

Not applicable

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

187.74bhp@3800rpm

201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm

134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm@1600-2600rpm

320Nm@1500-4400rpm

230Nm@1500–4000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Turbo Charger

Not applicable

Twin

Range (km)

Not applicable

681 km

Not applicable

Charging Time (D.C)

Not applicable

250kW Max (288km in 15 mins)

Not applicable

Regenerative Braking

Not applicable

Charging Port

Not applicable

CCS-II

Not applicable

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed DCT

Single Speed

7-Speed DCT

7-Speed Steptronic

Drive Type

AWD

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.9	-	-	16.35
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	-	-	51
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Double wishbone suspension	-	-
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Multi-link suspension	-	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric	Electronic	Electric
Steering Column	-	-	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack and Pinion	-	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	6.25	-	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	219	201	229	219
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.5 s	4.5 s	7.1 s	9.2
Tyre Size	-	FF. 255/45 R19 RR 275/45 R19	-	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-	-	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-	18	18
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1422	2539	-	-

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4412	4969	4531	4447
Width (mm)	2020	2129	1859	1821
Height (mm)	1616	1668	1601	1598
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	122	-	-
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	169	-	-
Wheel Base (mm)	-	3040	2681	2670
Rear Tread (mm)	1606	-	-	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1570	2088	-	-
Grossweight (kg)	2225	-	-	-
Seating Capacity	5	6	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	427	420	-	500

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	-	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	2 Zone	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	-	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	-	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	-	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front, Rear & Side	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	-	-	Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	-	-	-	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	-	-	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage	Yes	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	-	-	-	Yes
Additional Features	Digital Key Handover more	- more	- 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
Memory Function Seats	-	-	Driver's Seat Only	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	-	-	Driver's Window
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
Heated Seats	-	Front & Rear	Front Only	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Powered Adjustment	-	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes	-	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	-	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	- more	Driver seat-mounted airbag on the inside portion of the seat 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	-	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	-	11.9	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	-	Leatherette	Leather

Interior

Exterior
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Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours	Diamond BlackPearl White Multi CoatUltra RedStealth GreyGlacier BlueQuicksilver+1 MoreModel Y Colours	Navarra BlueGlacier WhiteMythos BlackSage GreenTambora GreyQ3 Colours	Storm Bay MetallicAlpine WhiteSpace Silver MetallicPortimao BlueBlack Sapphire MetallicX1 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	-	Yes	-
Headlamp Washers	-	-	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	-	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	-	-	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	-	-	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	-	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	-	-	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	-	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	-	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	- more	116 Litre Frunk Space 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
Antenna	-	-	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Automatic	Hands-Free	Powered	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	-	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Wheels Type	-	-	Alloy	-
Tyre Size	-	FF. 255/45 R19 RR 275/45 R19	-	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-	-	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-	18	18

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	-	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	7	9	7	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	-	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	-	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	-	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-	Yes	-
Traction Control	-	-	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	-	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	-	All Windows	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	-	No	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes	-	-
Hill Descent Control	-	-	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes	-	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	-	-	5	5
Safety Airbags	-	-	Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain	-

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes	-	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes	-	-
Lane Departure Warning	-	-	-	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	Yes	-	-
Driver Attention Warning	-	-	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes	-	-
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	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	-	-	Yes
Remote Boot Open	-	Yes	-	-
Inbuilt APPs	-	-	-	BMW Connected

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	-	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	-	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	16	12.8	10.7
Android Auto	Yes	-	Wireless	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	-	Wireless	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	18	10	12
Additional Features	- more	- 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
Subwoofer	-	1	-	-
Rear Touchscreen	-	Single	-	-
Rear Touch Screen Size	-	8.0 inch	-	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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
Tesla Model Y
- Space! A 6.5ft tall person can fit behind a 6ft tall driver.
- Range: 400-500km in the real world, depending on the model.
- It’s quick! 5 to 5.9 seconds to 100kmph is serious performance.
- Feature fest: 16-inch touchscreen, 8-inch rear screen, on-board apps etc.

Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Road presence is not dominating
- Bigger bumps are felt in the cabin with 19-inch wheels
Tesla Model Y
- Everything controlled from the touchscreen might feel overwhelming to some.
- Ride quality is on the firmer side. Surface imperfections are felt inside the cabin.

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