BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe and Mercedes-Benz GLA. The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe price is Rs. 45.80 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 51.80 Lakh. The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is available in 1499 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz GLA is available in 1332 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 2 Series Gran Coupe provides the mileage of 16.35 kmpl.

2 Series Gran Coupe 218 M Sport vs GLA 200 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	2 Series Gran Coupe	GLA
Price	Rs. 45.80 Lakh	Rs. 51.80 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1499 cc	1332 cc
Power	154 bhp	161 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

218 M Sport

Rs. 45.80 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

Rs. 51.80 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

218 M Sport

Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1499 cc, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	154 bhp @ 4900-6000 rpm	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	230 Nm @ 1500-4600 rpm	270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)		210
Mileage	ARAI: 16.35 kmpl	User Reported: 15 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain		FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Single-joint suspension strut axle in aluminium-steel lightweight construction	MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Three-joint axle in lightweight steel construction	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Advanced Suspension Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.7
Front Tyres	225 / 45 R18	235 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres	225 / 45 R18	235 / 50 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning		Warning only
ADAS	Level 1
NCAP Rating		Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention with Warning, Lane Keep Assist with Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross-traffic Assist with Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist	Adaptive
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Heated ORVM
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Park Distance Control
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Automatic Parking
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear	LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Footwell Lamps	Multi-colour (64)
Illuminated Logo

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front), Disc (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Driver Side	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish		Silver
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets		Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Metallic
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Hands-Free
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.25" Touch-screen Display	10.25" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	12 Harman Kardon Speakers (205W)	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Voice Command
Voice Assistant		Alexa
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Artificial Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Interior	Dual Tone	Dual Tone (Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Inclined	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	10.24" Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Brochure

Colours

	Black Sapphire Metallic	Polar White
	Alpine White	Mountain Grey
	Portimao Blue Metallic	Cosmos Black
	Brooklyn Grey Metallic	Iridium Silver
	Brooklyn Grey Metallic	Spectral Blue

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

29 Ratings

4.6/5

14 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.7Performance	4.5Comfort
	4.7Value for Money	4.5Performance
	4.6Comfort	4.4Fuel Economy
		4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

nice car I drive it from a big time this is best car for us. this is best car that I buy at all time I will suggest all one to buy this car. this give the best milage and it gave us different colour options.

Its superb car

Nice compact SUV for city and long drives. For city driving 7-8 kmpl and highway driving it’s giving 12-14 kmpl. The overall drive experience is smooth. Ambient lighting during the night gives a luxurious feel.

Used Cars in India

72 Used 2 Series Gran Coupe

Rs. 22.5 Lakhonwards

295 Used GLA

Rs. 7 Lakhonwards

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2 Series Gran Coupe vs GLA Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe and Mercedes-Benz GLA?

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe price is Rs. 45.80 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 51.80 Lakh. Hence BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of 2 Series Gran Coupe compared to GLA?

For the 218 M Sport variant, 1499 cc Petrol engine of 2 Series Gran Coupe produces 154 bhp @ 4900-6000 rpm of power and 230 Nm @ 1500-4600 rpm of torque. For the 200 variant, 1332 cc Petrol engine of GLA produces 161 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm of torque.

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Length Width Height	4546 mm * 1800 mm * 1445 mm	4412 mm * 1834 mm * 1616 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2670	2729
Kerb Weight (kg)		1570

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	5
Bootspace	430 L	425 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		43

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof, Electric	Panoramic Sunroof, Voice Controlled, Slide Function
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Silver
Body Kit
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Auto Crash Alert
Check Vehicle Status via App
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage