BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 51.75 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz E-Class price is Rs. 78.50 Lakh. The BMW 5 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Mercedes-Benz GLA is available in 1332 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available in 1999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 5 Series provides the mileage of 15.7 kmpl.

5 Series vs GLA vs E-Class Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	5 Series	GLA	E-Class
Price	Rs. 72.90 Lakh	Rs. 51.75 Lakh	Rs. 78.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1332 cc	1999 cc
Power	255 bhp	161 bhp	201 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Rs. 72.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

Rs. 51.75 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E200

Rs. 78.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E200

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		210	240
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.5	8.9	7.5
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type			M254 2.0L Petrol
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	201 bhp @ 5800-4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm	270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm	320 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Max Motor Performance			23 bhp, 205 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.7View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Battery			Lithium Ion, 48 Volt
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension		Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Front Brake Type		Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type		Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.7	5.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	235 / 50 R18	225 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	235 / 50 R18	225 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

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
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)	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)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)	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)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Artificial Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Cooled		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Silver Bronze accent with Fineline wood Trim	Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim	Cinnamon Brown / Black/Anthracite / Beige
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Metallic	Illuminated
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver	All	All
One Touch Up	Driver	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Auto Folding
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds			Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic
Rear Windshield Blind			Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		64	64
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10.25	12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	18	6+	17
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Carbon Black	Cosmos Black	Nautic Blue
Sparkling Cooper Grey	Spectral Blue	Graphite Grey
	Mountain Grey	Obsidian Black
	Iridium Silver	High Tech Silver
	Polar White	Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

3 Ratings

4.7/5

6 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	5.0Exterior
	5.0Comfort	5.0Comfort
	5.0Performance	5.0Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	1.0Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

BMW 5 Series 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Buying expiring exp details about look performance service maintenance Good Probs and cons detail everything amazing experience Mileage freon capacity seat capacity automatic function available

E for Exellence

The drive is really fun and it’s a pleasure to drive The looks are stunning, but performance may lag at really high speeds-the comfort in the car is next level The maintenance is affordable and the first service was pretty decent The cons-Fuel economy is not good

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5 Series vs GLA vs E-Class Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 51.75 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz E-Class price is Rs. 78.50 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLA is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of 5 Series compared to GLA and E-Class?

For the 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 5 Series produces 255 bhp @ 4500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1600 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. For the E200 variant, 1999 cc Petrol engine of E-Class produces 201 bhp @ 5800-4000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare 5 Series, GLA and E-Class, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare 5 Series, GLA and E-Class comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Length (mm)	5165	4412	4949
Width (mm)	2156	1834	1880
Height (mm)	1518	1616	1468
Wheelbase (mm)	3105	2729	2961
Kerb Weight (kg)		1570	1810

Doors (Doors)	4	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		425	540
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		43	66

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment

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

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Rub-strips		Silver

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	8	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited