Compare Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine vs BMW M8

GLA vs A-Class Limousine vs M8 Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
  Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Alexa Compatibility
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6+	6+	16
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather	Leather
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	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)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	10 way electrically adjustable (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)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All	Front
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All	Front
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	Chrome
  Doot Sill Plates	Metallic	Metallic	Illuminated
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	LED	-	LED,LED
  Tail Light	LED	LED	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim	Black with Carbon Fibre Trim, Macchiato Beige / Black with Walnut Wood Trim	Silverstone / Black, Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	8	8	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

GLA vs A-Class Limousine vs M8 Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	210	230	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	8.9	8.3	3.2
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	No	No	Torque-On-Demand
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	17.4	17.5	8.77
  Driving Range (km)	-	752	596
  Engine	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	-	1.3L M282 Turbocharged I4	S63 Twin-Turbocharged V8
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	617 bhp @ 6000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	270 Nm @ 4000 rpm	270 Nm @ 2000-3500 rpm	750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	AWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.7	-	6.1
  Suspension - Front	MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	McPherson Struts	Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
  Suspension - Rear	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	Torsion-Beam Axle	Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	235 / 50 R18	205 / 55 R17	275 / 35 R20
  Tyres Size - Rear	235 / 50 R18	205 / 55 R17	285 / 35 R20
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	425	405	420
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	43	43	68
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	4
  Length (mm)	4412	4558	4867
  Width (mm)	2020	1796	1907
  Height (mm)	1616	1429	1362
  Wheelbase (mm)	2729	2729	2827
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	-	130
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1570	1450	1960
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	5	4	2

GLA vs A-Class Limousine vs M8 News

GLA vs A-Class Limousine vs M8 User Ratings

Overall Rating	5/5 1 Ratings 1 Reviews	5/5 1 Ratings 1 Reviews	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	5 Exterior	5 Exterior
	-	5 Interior	4.5 Interior
	-	5 Ride Quality	5 Ride Quality