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Mercedes-Benz GLA — price 2026, specs, on-road price & review
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is Mercedes India's entry-level SUV and, since the A-Class Limousine's April 2026 discontinuation, its cheapest car on sale. Mercedes-Benz GLA price in India runs Rs 51.80 lakh to Rs 55 lakh ex-showroom (Nov 2026) across the GLA 200 petrol, GLA 220d 4MATIC diesel and GLA 220d 4MATIC AMG Line, with a 5-star Euro NCAP rating.
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹51.80 lakh – ₹55.00 lakh
- New Delhi, 6 Nov 2026 · on-road Hyderabad est. ₹62.48 lakh+
- Fuel / drive
- Petrol · Diesel
- 7-speed DCT, front-wheel drive · 8-speed DCT, 4MATIC all-wheel drive
- Waiting period
- Ask dealer
- On sale since
- 2023-09
- Third generation, India since 2023; GLA 200 Progressive Line, GLA 220d 4MATIC and GLA 220d 4MATIC AMG Line
Variants & Ex-showroom Prices
Mercedes-Benz GLA Variants and Prices in India
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom (New Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Progressive LinePetrol · 7-speed DCT, front-wheel drive | Petrol | 7-speed DCT, front-wheel drive | ₹51.80 lakh |
| 220d 4MATIC Progressive LineDiesel · 8-speed DCT, 4MATIC all-wheel drive | Diesel | 8-speed DCT, 4MATIC all-wheel drive | ₹53.00 lakh |
| 220d 4MATIC AMG LineDiesel · 8-speed DCT, 4MATIC all-wheel drive | Diesel | 8-speed DCT, 4MATIC all-wheel drive | ₹55.00 lakh |
What you actually pay
Mercedes-Benz GLA On-Road Price in Hyderabad (Estimate)
Indicatively ₹62.48 lakh – ₹68.81 lakh on-road in Hyderabad for the base to top variant, built from the ex-showroom price plus Telangana life tax, first-year comprehensive insurance, registration and the road-safety cess.
| Component | Base variant | Top variant |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom (New Delhi) | ₹51.80 lakh | ₹55.00 lakh |
| Telangana life tax (18%–21%) | ₹9.32 lakh – ₹10.88 lakh | ₹9.90 lakh – ₹11.55 lakh |
| Insurance, 1st year comprehensive (2.5–4%) | ₹1.30 lakh – ₹2.07 lakh | ₹1.38 lakh – ₹2.20 lakh |
| Registration + ₹5,000 road-safety cess + handling | ~₹6,000 | ~₹6,000 |
| On-road, Hyderabad (indicative) | ₹62.48 lakh – ₹64.81 lakh | ₹66.34 lakh – ₹68.81 lakh |
Mercedes-Benz GLA Mileage (Claimed)
| Powertrain | Fuel | Mercedes-Benz claimed figure |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3L M282 turbo-petrol (GLA 200) | Petrol · 7-speed DCT, front-wheel drive | 17.4 km/l (claimed, CarDekho) |
| 2.0L OM654 turbo-diesel (GLA 220d 4MATIC) | Diesel · 8-speed DCT, 4MATIC all-wheel drive | 18.9 km/l (claimed, CarDekho) |
Engines, Motors & Gearboxes
GLA Powertrain Options
1.3L M282 turbo-petrol (GLA 200)
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Displacement
- 1332 cc
- Power
- 163 PS / 120 kW
- Torque
- 270 Nm
- Transmission
- 7-speed DCT, front-wheel drive
- Claimed efficiency
- 17.4 km/l (claimed, CarDekho)
2.0L OM654 turbo-diesel (GLA 220d 4MATIC)
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Displacement
- 1950 cc
- Power
- 190 PS / 140 kW
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- Transmission
- 8-speed DCT, 4MATIC all-wheel drive
- Claimed efficiency
- 18.9 km/l (claimed, CarDekho)
Dimensions & Practicality
- Length
- 4412 mm
- Width
- 1834 mm
- Height
- 1616 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2729 mm
- Ground clearance
- 183 mm
- Boot space
- 427 L
- Seating
- 5
- Fuel tank
- 43 L (petrol FWD) / 51 L (diesel 4MATIC)
Feature List
Mercedes-Benz GLA Features (from Mercedes-Benz’s official specification)
Safety
- 7 airbags (front, curtain, driver knee, front side)
- 5-star Euro NCAP rating
- Active Brake Assist with autonomous emergency braking (vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists)
- Electronic Stability Program with Cornering Brake Control
- Blind Spot Assist with exit warning
- Lane Departure Warning
- ISOFIX child-seat anchors
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring
- Pedestrian Protection active bonnet
- Hill Descent Control (220d 4MATIC)
- Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Comfort & Convenience
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Panoramic sliding sunroof with electric sunblind
- Electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory
- ARTICO man-made leather upholstery (Nappa-look on AMG Line)
- 64-colour ambient lighting
- Illuminated Star pattern trim (select colours)
- Multifunction leather steering wheel
Technology
- Dual 10.25-inch MBUX digital cluster and touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- MBUX voice assistant ("Hey Mercedes")
- Mercedes me connected app with OTA updates
- Active Parking Assist with 360-degree camera and PARKTRONIC
Exterior
- LED High Performance headlamps with adaptive highbeam
- Sequential full-LED tail lamps
- 18-inch alloy wheels (19-inch optional, AMG Line)
- AMG bodykit with diamond radiator grille (AMG Line)
- Chrome exterior accents (Progressive Line) / high-gloss black and chrome (AMG Line)
- Body cladding
Mercedes-Benz GLA Colours
Polar White · Mountain Grey · Cosmos Black · Iridium Silver · Spectral Blue (5 options, per Mercedes-Benz)
The Auto Grid Review
Mercedes-Benz GLA Review: Our Verdict
With the A-Class Limousine gone from Mercedes India's price list since April 2026, the GLA is now the cheapest way into a three-pointed star, and we are seeing that shift at our Kondapur bay — more GLA 220d 4MATIC AMG Line cars booking a pre-delivery correction than we saw a year ago. The front bumper and bonnet lip take the first stone chips on ORR runs, same as on any compact SUV with this much frontal area, but it is the AMG Line's high-gloss black diamond grille and 19-inch alloys that owners worry about most — they mark on the first kerb scrape. Spectral Blue and Iridium Silver cars arrive from the dealer with the usual buff-induced holograms that we correct before any protection goes down. At 183 mm, ground clearance is adequate for Hyderabad's better roads but the lower door sills still pick up scuffs on steeper driveway ramps, so we treat the GLA as a full-front-plus-sills job on every unit, AMG Line or not. Searches for the Mercedes-Benz GLA price and reviews have climbed noticeably since the A-Class exit, and most buyers we talk to are cross-shopping it directly against the BMW X1 on badge and running cost rather than on outright space.
What we like
- +Now Mercedes India's cheapest car and still carries full luxury-SUV badge value
- +5-star Euro NCAP rating with 7 airbags and Active Brake Assist as standard
- +220d 4MATIC pairs genuine AWD with a strong 400 Nm diesel
- +Mercedes' widest dealer and service network for a luxury brand in India
What we’d change
- –Only 3 variants and no petrol AWD option, unlike some rivals
- –AMG Line's gloss-black grille and 19-inch wheels mark easily on kerbs
- –Rear seat and 427-litre boot are compact-SUV sized for the price
- –Dealer-buff swirl marks are common on Spectral Blue and Iridium Silver cars at delivery
Is the GLA right for you? Seven driver personalities, scored
Find the row that sounds like your driving life — that is the verdict that matters for you.
City Commuter
10–30 km a day through traffic
The 7/8-speed DCTs make stop-go traffic easy and the 11.4 m turning circle works in Hyderabad's narrower streets, though the GLA 200's mileage is ordinary for a car at this price point.
Highway Cruiser
ORR laps and expressway weekends
The 220d 4MATIC's 400 Nm and 219 km/h top speed make it a composed ORR and expressway car, with Active Brake Assist and Blind Spot Assist genuinely useful at speed, though wind noise is a notch behind the GLC.
Family First
Four or five aboard, school runs to road trips
5-star Euro NCAP and 7 airbags cover the crash-test box, but a 427-litre boot and compact-SUV-sized rear seat mean a growing family outgrows it faster than the badge suggests.
Driving Enthusiast
Cares how it steers, not just how it looks
The AMG Line looks the part but drives like the family-tuned Progressive Line underneath; buyers wanting real pace should look at the AMG GLA 35 instead.
First-Car Buyer
Budget-conscious and resale-aware
At over Rs 50 lakh ex-showroom this is an aspirational second or third car, not a sensible first one, even with Mercedes' strong resale and service reach.
Chauffeur-Driven Executive
Judged from the rear seat
Rear legroom and seat recline are compact-SUV proportions, not chauffeur-brief; an executive wanting to be driven should look at the GLC or E-Class instead.
Weekend Explorer
Ghats, dirt tracks and monsoon roads
183 mm clearance, 4MATIC AWD and Hill Descent Control on the diesel handle a rough ghat road reasonably, but road-biased tyres and short overhangs limit how far off tarmac you'd want to take it.
Paint Protection
PPF for the Mercedes-Benz GLA: What We Install and Why
Where it takes damage
The front bumper and bonnet lip take the first stone chips on ORR and highway runs; the lower door sills and rear wheel-arch cladding scuff on steep driveway ramps despite 183 mm of clearance; the AMG Line's high-gloss black diamond grille, chrome accents and 19-inch alloys mark visibly on the first kerb scrape; Spectral Blue and Iridium Silver cars commonly arrive with dealer-buff swirl marks that we correct before filming.
Our recommendation
AG1 full-front with lower-sill and rear wheel-arch guards as the baseline on every GLA, Progressive Line or AMG Line; full-body AG1 Square for AMG Line buyers given how much the gloss-black trim and 19-inch wheels show every mark.
Coverage
Full front, lower sills and rocker guards standard; add rear wheel-arch and alloy-lip protection on AMG Line cars and for anyone driving it daily on broken roads.
Mercedes-Benz GLA vs GLB vs X1 vs GLC
Cross-shopped against: BMW X1, Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLB, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Lexus RX.
| Model | Segment | Ex-showroom | Fuel | Waiting period | Auto Grid rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | Entry-level luxury SUV | ₹51.80 lakh – ₹55.00 lakh | Petrol / Diesel | — | 4.0 / 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLB | Compact 7-seat luxury SUV (discontinued) | ₹63.80 lakh – ₹71.80 lakh | Petrol / Diesel | — | 3.7 / 5 |
| BMW X1 | Compact luxury SUV | ₹49.90 lakh – ₹52.90 lakh | Petrol / Diesel | — | 4.1 / 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | Mid-size luxury SUV | ₹77.00 lakh – ₹78.00 lakh | Petrol / Diesel | Among the shortest in the Mercedes-Benz India… | 4.4 / 5 |
| Audi Q3 | Compact luxury SUV | ₹51.99 lakh – ₹55.99 lakh | Petrol | No official OEM waiting period has been… | 4.1 / 5 |
Audi
Q3
₹51.99 lakh – ₹55.99 lakhex-showroom
The all-new, third-generation Audi Q3 launched in India on 16 October 2026 at an introductory ₹51.99 lakh, locally assembled for the first time. Nova and Zenith trims share one 2.0 TFSI petrol, a 7-speed DCT and standard quattro all-wheel drive, with a 488-litre boot, a digital cockpit and up to 9 airbags. It rivals the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Audi
Q5
₹65.55 lakh – ₹70.73 lakhex-showroom
The Audi Q5 is a 5-seat mid-size luxury SUV sold in India with a single 265 PS 2.0 TFSI turbo-petrol, 7-speed S tronic and quattro all-wheel drive as standard. Audi lists Premium Plus, Bold Edition, Signature Line and Technology trims from ₹65.55 lakh to ₹70.73 lakh ex-showroom, rivalling the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Volvo XC60.
Audi
Q7
₹87.17 lakh – ₹96.15 lakhex-showroom
The Audi Q7 is a 7-seat, locally assembled flagship SUV powered by a 340 PS 3.0 TFSI V6 petrol with 8-speed tiptronic and quattro all-wheel drive as standard. Audi lists Premium Plus and Technology trims from ₹87.17 lakh to ₹96.15 lakh ex-showroom, rivalling the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Volvo XC90.
Audi
Q8
₹1.13 crore – ₹1.81 croreex-showroom
The Audi Q8 is Audi India's flagship ICE coupe-SUV: a 340 PS 3.0 TFSI V6 standard car and a 507 PS twin-turbo V8 SQ8, both with quattro AWD and 8-speed automatics. Audi India prices the range from ₹1.13 crore (Q8) to ₹1.81 crore (SQ8) ex-showroom, rivalling the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE/GLE Coupe. The RS Q8 Performance is a separate nameplate (audi/rs-q8).
Audi
RS Q8
₹2.34 croreex-showroom
The Audi RS Q8 Performance is Audi India's flagship performance SUV, powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 making 640 PS (471 kW) and 850 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. Sold as a single, fully-loaded CBU-import trim with quattro AWD, adaptive air suspension and 23-inch wheels, it rivals the Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT.
BMW
iX1
₹54.70 lakhex-showroom
The BMW iX1 LWB is BMW India's locally built entry-level electric SUV — a single eDrive20L front-wheel-drive variant with a 66.4 kWh battery, 204 hp and a claimed MIDC range of up to 546 km. It comes fully loaded with M Sport styling, Level 2 ADAS and an 8-year/1,60,000 km battery warranty, rivalling the Volvo EX30 and Mercedes-Benz EQA.
FAQs
Mercedes-Benz GLA: Questions Buyers Ask
Ex-showroom prices run Rs 51.80 lakh (GLA 200) to Rs 55 lakh (GLA 220d 4MATIC AMG Line) as of November 2026. On-road in Delhi, Autocar India puts the range at roughly Rs 60.35 lakh to Rs 65.46 lakh after RTO, insurance and other charges.
We did not find a current, dated city-by-city waiting-period survey specific to the GLA. Mercedes-Benz's FY2025-26 results noted the entry-luxury segment (A-Class and GLA) saw an 18% sales decline that year, which suggests stock is more readily available than on Mercedes' high-demand models; confirm current lead time with your dealer.
CarDekho lists a claimed 17.4 km/l for the GLA 200 petrol and 18.9 km/l for the GLA 220d 4MATIC diesel; Autocar India separately quotes a WLTP-claimed range of 14.39-16.94 km/l across the lineup. Real-world mileage will be lower in city traffic.
Autocar India lists a 5-star Euro NCAP rating for the GLA. We did not find a separate Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP test result for the India-spec car as of this run.
The GLA 220d 4MATIC (non-AMG) is the value pick — it adds diesel torque and all-wheel drive over the GLA 200 for about Rs 1.2 lakh without the AMG Line's roughly Rs 2 lakh styling premium. Choose the AMG Line only if you specifically want the sportier bodykit, 19-inch wheels and sports seats.
No. The India lineup is the GLA 200 petrol and GLA 220d 4MATIC diesel (with or without the AMG Line package); a 'GLA 250' badge is used in some other markets but is not sold here.
Both are entry-luxury SUVs around Rs 51-56 lakh ex-showroom. The X1 offers a petrol AWD-capable range via its sDrive/xDrive line and a slightly roomier cabin; the GLA's 220d 4MATIC pairs more diesel torque (400 Nm) with AWD and the wider Mercedes dealer network. We'd cross-shop both before deciding on badge preference alone.
Yes — its front bumper and lower sills are the panels we repair most often, and the AMG Line's glossy trim shows marks fast, so a full-front AG1 film with sill and wheel-arch guards is our standard GLA package. Message Auto Grid on WhatsApp for a plan for your trim.
The top variant is the 220d 4MATIC AMG Line (Diesel, 8-speed DCT, 4MATIC all-wheel drive) at ₹55.00 lakh ex-showroom New Delhi; the base model is the 200 Progressive Line (Petrol, 7-speed DCT, front-wheel drive) at ₹51.80 lakh. 3 variants in all, as of 6 Nov 2026.
GLA: Entry-level luxury SUV, ₹51.80 lakh – ₹55.00 lakh ex-showroom, Petrol/Diesel, Auto Grid rating 4.0/5. GLB: Compact 7-seat luxury SUV (discontinued), ₹63.80 lakh – ₹71.80 lakh ex-showroom, Petrol/Diesel, rated 3.7/5. See the Mercedes-Benz GLB page for its full variant list and our verdict.
Ground clearance 183 mm, boot space 427 litres, 5 seats, length 4412 mm (Mercedes-Benz official specification).
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Sources
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- Mercedes-Benz India — GLA official digital brochure · read 14 Nov 2026
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- Autocar India — Mercedes-Benz GLA specifications and features (28 Oct 2026) · read 14 Nov 2026
- Autocar India — Mercedes-Benz GLA FAQs (safety rating, dimensions, power) · read 14 Nov 2026
- CarDekho — Mercedes-Benz GLA price, variants and key specs (Nov 2026) · read 14 Nov 2026
- CarWale — Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 colours, dimensions and safety features · read 14 Nov 2026
- Autocar India — Mercedes discontinues A-Class Limousine, EQA, EQB and EQE SUV in India, GLA becomes entry point · read 14 Nov 2026
- Carandbike — Mercedes-Benz India FY2026 sales, entry-luxury segment (A-Class, GLA) down 18% (9 Apr 2026) · read 14 Nov 2026