Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Land Rover Discovery Sport

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLA and Land Rover Discovery Sport. The Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 51.75 Lakh and Land Rover Discovery Sport price is Rs. 67.90 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is available in 1332 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Land Rover Discovery Sport is available in 1997 cc engine with 4 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel), Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol), Diesel and Petrol.

GLA vs Discovery Sport Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLA	Discovery Sport
Price	Rs. 51.75 Lakh	Rs. 67.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1332 cc	1997 cc
Power	161 bhp	201 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

Rs. 51.75 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Land Rover Discovery Sport

SE R-Dynamic Diesel

Rs. 67.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

Land Rover Discovery Sport

SE R-Dynamic Diesel

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	210
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	8.9	8.9
Engine	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		2.0L Ingenium Turbocharged I4(Mild Hybrid)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	201 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm	430 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

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	Macpherson Strut with Passive Anti-Roll bar
Rear Suspension	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	Integral Multi-link with Passive Anti-Roll bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.7	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 50 R18	235 / 60 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 50 R18	235 / 60 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

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

Lighting

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

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.25	10
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	12
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	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 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) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	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 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) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim	Ebony, Light Oyster / Ebony
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Cosmos Black	Santorini Black Metallic
	Spectral Blue	Portofino Blue
	Mountain Grey	Firenze Red Metallic
	Iridium Silver	Eiger Grey Metallic
	Polar White	Fuji White

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GLA vs Discovery Sport Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLA and Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 51.75 Lakh and Land Rover Discovery Sport price is Rs. 67.90 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLA is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLA compared to Discovery Sport?

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 SE R-Dynamic Diesel variant, 1997 cc Diesel engine of Discovery Sport produces 201 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 430 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Land Rover Discovery Sport

Length (mm)	4412	4597
Width (mm)	1834	2069
Height (mm)	1616	1727
Wheelbase (mm)	2729	2741
Ground Clearance (mm)		167
Kerb Weight (kg)	1570	2087

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	425
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	43	70

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Fixed
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Silver

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock		Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	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
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	8	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000