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Lexus NX 350h vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Lexus NX 350h
Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lexus

NX 350h

From ₹67.59 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz

GLA

From ₹51.8 Lakh

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Lexus NX 350hNX 350h Exquisite · ₹67.59 Lakh
Mercedes-Benz GLAGLA 200 · ₹51.8 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price NX 350h: ₹67.59 Lakh GLA: ₹51.8 Lakh (ahead) GLA ₹15.79 lakh cheaper
Safety NX 350h: 5 stars (ahead) GLA: Not rated yet Euro NCAP
Mileage NX 350h: 16.9–20.26 kmpl GLA: 17.4 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power NX 350h: 244 PS (ahead) GLA: 163 hp Different engines
Boot NX 350h: 520 litres (ahead) GLA: 425 litres Length 4,660 vs 4,412 mm
Versions NX 350h: 4 (ahead) GLA: 3 Only NX 350h: hybrid, automatic

Pick the NX 350h for the 5-star safety rating, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Pick the GLA for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹67.59 Lakh
₹51.8 Lakh
On-road in
₹77.24 Lakh
₹59.02 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,29,768 a month
₹99,169 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Hybrid, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
244 PS
163 hp
Torque
239 Nm
270 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
16.9–20.26 kmpl
17.4 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Compact Luxury Performance Hybrid SUV
Compact Luxury SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Strong Hybrid (Petrol-Electric HEV)
Petrol / Diesel
Displacement
2,487 cc (2.5L)
1,332 cc (1.3L Petrol GLA 200) / 1,950 cc (2.0L Diesel GLA 220d)
Engine Config
2.5L 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC Dual VVT-i Atkinson Cycle Petrol (190 PS) + Dual Electric Motors (Front 134 kW + Rear 40 kW E-Four AWD)
1.3L 4-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (163 PS & 270 Nm) / 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel (190 PS & 400 Nm)
Drivetrain
E-Four Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (Electronic Dual-Motor AWD with Automatic 100:0 to 20:80 Torque Distribution)
Front-Wheel Drive (GLA 200) / 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive with Off-Road Engineering Package (GLA 220d)
0-100
7.7 sec (0-100 km/h)
8.7 sec (GLA 200) / 7.3 sec (GLA 220d 4MATIC)
Top Speed
200 km/h (Electronically Limited)
210 km/h (GLA 200) / 219 km/h (GLA 220d)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
Electronic Continuous Variable Transmission (e-CVT with Sequential Shift & Paddle Shifters)
7-Speed Dual-Clutch 7G-DCT (Petrol) / 8-Speed Dual-Clutch 8G-DCT (Diesel & AMG)
Gears
e-CVT
7 / 8
Paddles
Yes (Paddle Shifters)
Yes
Hybrid
Self-Charging Strong Hybrid System with Lithium-Ion High-Voltage Battery Pack with 8-Year Factory Warranty
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 328 mm)
Ventilated Disc (Front 330 mm)
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 317 mm) - All 4 Discs
Solid Disc (Rear 300 mm)
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS on F-Sport) & Performance Dampers
MacPherson Strut with Comfort Off-Road Suspension
Rear Suspension
Trailing Arm Multi-Link Rear Suspension with AVS & Performance Rods
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension
Wheel Type
20-inch 10-Spoke F-Sport Super Gloss Black / Dark Gray Metallic Alloy Wheels
18-inch 5-Twin-Spoke Alloy Wheels (Progressive Line) / 19-inch AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Alloys (AMG Line)
Tyre Size
235/50 R20 Tubeless Radial Runflat
235/55 R18 (or 235/50 R19) Tubeless Radial Runflat
Spare Wheel
Runflat Tyres / Tyre Mobility Kit
Space Saver Spare Wheel under luggage floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,660 mm
4,412 mm
Width
1,865 mm
1,834 mm (2,020 mm with mirrors)
Height
1,670 mm (with roof rails)
1,616 mm
Wheelbase
2,690 mm
2,729 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance)
183 mm (Unladen SUV clearance)
Kerb Weight
1,790 kg - 1,870 kg
1,570 kg - 1,685 kg
Boot Space
520 Litres (expandable to 1,411 L with 60:40 power-folding rear seats)
425 Litres (expandable to 1,420 L with 40:20:40 folding seats)
Fuel Tank
55 Litres
43 Litres (GLA 200) / 51 Litres (GLA 220d 4MATIC)
Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.7 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2022). Adult occupant 34.6/38, child occupant 42.9/49.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 36.6/38, child occupant 44.5/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.
Airbags
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front knee, front side thorax, full curtain airbags)
7 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front side thorax, full curtain, driver knee airbag)
ESP/TC
Yes (Vehicle Stability Control VSC, E-Four Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, Downhill Assist Control DAC, All 4 Discs with EPB & Auto Hold)
Yes (ESP with Curve Dynamic Assist, Off-Road ABS, Downhill Speed Regulation DSR, Active Brake Assist)
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Lexus Safety System+ LSS 3.0: Dynamic Radar Cruise Control DRCC with Curve Speed Reduction, Pre-Collision System PCS with Intersection Turning Assist, Lane Tracing Assist LTA, Blind Spot Monitor BSM, Safe Exit Assist SEA with E-Latch)
Level 1 (Active Brake Assist, Attention Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC)
Camera
360-Degree Panoramic View HD Camera with Transparent Chassis View & Ultrasonic Sensors
360-Degree Surround View Camera (AMG Line / Facelift) / Reversing Camera with Active Park Assist
TPMS
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with real-time pressure readout for each wheel)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
14.0-inch Ultra-Large High-Definition Central Touchscreen Infotainment Display with Lexus Interface OS
Dual 10.25-inch Widescreen Displays: 10.25-inch Touchscreen with MBUX Gen 7, Off-Road Display & Voice Control
Digital Cluster
7.0-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display + Full-Colour 10.0-inch Head-Up Display (HUD with Touch-Traced Steering Controls)
10.25-inch Full Digital Color Instrument Cluster with Customizable Views
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Lexus Connected Suite with E-Latch Remote Lock/Unlock, Remote Engine Start, Climate Pre-conditioning, SOTA Updates
Mercedes me connect Suite with Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Vehicle Tracking, Geo-Fencing, Live Traffic Updates
Audio System
Mark Levinson 17-Speaker Premium Surround Sound System with 1,800W Amplifier (Luxury/F-Sport) / Lexus Premium 10-Speaker
Mercedes-Benz Sound System (10 speakers 225W output) / Burmester Surround Sound (AMG Line)
Sunroof
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Blind
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Sunblind
Seat Features
8-Way Power-Adjustable F-Sport Bolstered Front Seats with Memory, Heating & Ventilation in Smooth-Finish Leather + Power-Folding 60:40 Rear Seats
Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function (3 Settings) & 4-Way Lumbar Support in Artico/Microcut Fabric
Climate Control
2-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge, Nanoe-X Air Cleaner & PM2.5 Active Filter
2-Zone Automatic Climate Control THERMATIC with Rear Center Air Vents
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Floating Center Console)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Ultra-Slim 3-Eye Bi-Beam LED Headlamps with BladeScan Adaptive High-Beam System (AHS) & Integrated L-Shaped DRLs
High-Performance Full LED Headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist & Signature LED DRLs
Tail Lights
Continuous Full-Width 3D LED Lightblade Tail Lamps with Integrated Lighted LEXUS Script
Two-Piece Full LED Tail Lamps with Light Guide Elements
Fog/DRLs
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, E-Latch Electronic Door Release System (handles don't mechanically move), Powered Tailgate with Kick Sensor & F-Sport Spindle Grille
Front LED Fog Lamps & Rugged SUV Body Cladding with Roof Rails

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / 1,00,000 km on Vehicle; 8 Years / 1,60,000 km on Hybrid Battery Pack
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Warranty + 8 Years / Unlimited km Engine & Transmission Warranty
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
4 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹67.59 Lakh – ₹74.5 Lakh
₹51.8 Lakh – ₹55 Lakh
Colours
7 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the NX 350h sells a hybrid, automatic version: 4 versions, from ₹67.59 Lakh.

Only the GLA sells a petrol, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹51.8 Lakh.

On-road price by city

NX 350h NX 350h Exquisite against GLA GLA 200

CityNX 350hGLAGap
Mumbai₹79.26 Lakh₹60.58 LakhGLA ₹18.69 lakh less
Pune₹79.26 Lakh₹60.58 LakhGLA ₹18.69 lakh less
New Delhi₹77.24 Lakh₹59.02 LakhGLA ₹18.21 lakh less
Bengaluru₹82.66 Lakh₹63.18 LakhGLA ₹19.48 lakh less
Chennai₹84.02 Lakh₹64.23 LakhGLA ₹19.79 lakh less
Hyderabad₹84.72 Lakh₹64.77 LakhGLA ₹19.95 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹74.53 Lakh₹56.95 LakhGLA ₹17.58 lakh less
Kolkata₹77.24 Lakh₹59.02 LakhGLA ₹18.21 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the NX 350h or the GLA?

The GLA, by ₹15.79 lakh on the versions compared here: NX 350h NX 350h Exquisite at ₹67.59 Lakh against GLA GLA 200 at ₹51.8 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹77.24 Lakh against ₹59.02 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The GLA claims 17.4 kmpl against 16.9–20.26 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The NX 350h: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022. The GLA: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The NX 350h has 8 airbags and the GLA 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The NX 350h NX 350h Exquisite makes 244 PS and 239 Nm and the GLA GLA 200 makes 163 hp and 270 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The NX 350h is 248 mm longer. Boot space is 520 litres in the NX 350h and 425 litres in the GLA.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,29,768 a month for the NX 350h and ₹99,169 for the GLA, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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