Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Mini Countryman

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Mercedes-Benz

GLA

From ₹51.8 Lakh

GLA version

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Mini

Countryman

From ₹47.5 Lakh

Countryman version

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Mercedes-Benz GLAGLA 200 · ₹51.8 Lakh

Only differences

Mini CountrymanCountryman C · ₹47.5 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price GLA: ₹51.8 Lakh Countryman: ₹47.5 Lakh (ahead) Countryman ₹4.30 lakh cheaper

Safety GLA: Not rated yet Countryman: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP

Mileage GLA: 17.4 kmpl (ahead) Countryman: 15.92 kmpl ARAI claim

Power GLA: 163 hp (ahead) Countryman: 156 PS Torque 270 vs 240 Nm

Boot GLA: 425 litres Countryman: 505 litres (ahead) Length 4,412 vs 4,433 mm

Versions GLA: 3 (ahead) Countryman: 2 Only GLA: diesel, automatic

Pick the GLA for better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Pick the Countryman for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹51.8 Lakh

₹47.5 Lakh

On-road in

₹57.49 Lakh

₹52.76 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹96,595 a month

₹88,648 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, automatic

Power

163 hp

156 PS

Torque

270 Nm

240 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

17.4 kmpl

15.92 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Compact Luxury SUV

Compact Luxury Crossover SUV

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol / Diesel

Petrol

Displacement

1,332 cc (1.3L Petrol GLA 200) / 1,950 cc (2.0L Diesel GLA 220d)

1,499 cc (Countryman C, 3-cyl) / 1,998 cc (Countryman JCW All4, 4-cyl)

Engine Config

1.3L 4-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (163 PS & 270 Nm) / 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel (190 PS & 400 Nm)

1.5L TwinPower Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol (Countryman C) / 2.0L TwinPower Turbo 4-Cylinder Petrol (Countryman JCW All4)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (GLA 200) / 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive with Off-Road Engineering Package (GLA 220d)

FWD (Countryman C) / ALL4 Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (Countryman JCW All4)

0-100

8.7 sec (GLA 200) / 7.3 sec (GLA 220d 4MATIC)

Not listed

Top Speed

210 km/h (GLA 200) / 219 km/h (GLA 220d)

212 km/h (Countryman C) / 250 km/h (Countryman JCW All4)

0-100 km/h

Not listed

9.0 sec (Countryman C) / 5.4 sec (Countryman JCW All4)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

7-Speed Dual-Clutch 7G-DCT (Petrol) / 8-Speed Dual-Clutch 8G-DCT (Diesel & AMG)

7-Speed Steptronic Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission with Steering Shift Paddles

Gears

7 / 8

Paddles

Yes

Hybrid

None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc (Front 330 mm)

Ventilated Disc Brakes (350 mm with 4-Piston Calipers in Chili Red on JCW All4)

Rear Brakes

Solid Disc (Rear 300 mm)

Solid Disc Brakes (330 mm)

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Comfort Off-Road Suspension

Single-Joint Spring Strut Front Suspension with Adaptive Frequency-Selective Dampers (-15 mm lower on JCW All4)

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension

Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar

Wheel Type

18-inch 5-Twin-Spoke Alloy Wheels (Progressive Line) / 19-inch AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Alloys (AMG Line)

19-inch (Countryman C) / 20-inch JCW Flag Spoke 2-Tone Alloy Wheels (JCW All4)

Tyre Size

235/55 R18 (or 235/50 R19) Tubeless Radial Runflat

245/40 R20 Tubeless Radial (JCW All4)

Spare Wheel

Space Saver Spare Wheel under luggage floor

Tyre Repair Kit with 12V Air Compressor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

4,412 mm

4,433 mm

Width

1,834 mm (2,020 mm with mirrors)

1,843 mm

Height

1,616 mm

1,656 mm

Wheelbase

2,729 mm

2,692 mm

Ground Clearance

183 mm (Unladen SUV clearance)

180 mm

Kerb Weight

1,570 kg - 1,685 kg

1,605 kg - 1,660 kg

Boot Space

425 Litres (expandable to 1,420 L with 40:20:40 folding seats)

505 Litres (expandable to 1,530 L with 40:20:40 flat-folding rear seats)

Fuel Tank

43 Litres (GLA 200) / 51 Litres (GLA 220d 4MATIC)

54 Litres

Turning Radius

5.7 m

5.8 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

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.

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2024). Adult occupant 33.4/40, child occupant 43/49.

Airbags

7 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front side thorax, full curtain, driver knee airbag)

6 Airbags Standard (Dual front, side thorax, full-length curtain airbags)

ESP/TC

Yes (ESP with Curve Dynamic Assist, Off-Road ABS, Downhill Speed Regulation DSR, Active Brake Assist)

Yes (Dynamic Stability Control DSC, ALL4 Electronic Traction Control on JCW All4, Cornering Brake Control, Hill Descent Control)

ADAS

Level 1 (Active Brake Assist, Attention Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC)

Level 2 ADAS (Driving Assistant Plus with Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering & Lane Control Assistant, Blind Spot Monitor, Exit Warning)

Camera

360-Degree Surround View Camera (AMG Line / Facelift) / Reversing Camera with Active Park Assist

Parking Assistant Plus with 360-Degree Surround View HD Camera, Reversing Assistant & Ultrasonic Sensors

TPMS

Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)

Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual readout)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

Dual 10.25-inch Widescreen Displays: 10.25-inch Touchscreen with MBUX Gen 7, Off-Road Display & Voice Control

9.4-inch (240 mm) Round Circular OLED Touchscreen Center Display with MINI Operating System 9 & In-Car Gaming (AirConsole)

Digital Cluster

10.25-inch Full Digital Color Instrument Cluster with Customizable Views

Head-Up Display (HUD) + 9.4-inch Round OLED Display with Selectable MINI Experience Modes (Go-Kart, Trail, Vivid, Timeless)

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

Mercedes me connect Suite with Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Vehicle Tracking, Geo-Fencing, Live Traffic Updates

MINI Connected Suite with Digital Key Plus, Remote 3D View, SOTA Software Updates

Audio System

Mercedes-Benz Sound System (10 speakers 225W output) / Burmester Surround Sound (AMG Line)

Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Sound System (365W Amplifier with Surround Sound)

Sunroof

Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Sunblind

Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Roller Blind

Seat Features

Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function (3 Settings) & 4-Way Lumbar Support in Artico/Microcut Fabric

JCW Sports Seats in Vescin / Recycled Knitted Textile with Memory, Heating & Massage Function (JCW All4) + Sliding/Reclining 2nd Row Seats (130 mm slide)

Climate Control

2-Zone Automatic Climate Control THERMATIC with Rear Center Air Vents

2-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Quality Sensor & PM2.5 Active Filter

Wireless Charger

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger)

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Floating Console Tray)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

High-Performance Full LED Headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist & Signature LED DRLs

Octagonal Full LED Headlamps with Customizable Signature Daytime Running Light (DRL) Modes

Tail Lights

Two-Piece Full LED Tail Lamps with Light Guide Elements

Vertical Full LED Tail Lamps with Selectable Light Signatures including Union Jack Graphic

Fog/DRLs

Front LED Fog Lamps & Rugged SUV Body Cladding with Roof Rails

Front Bumper JCW Aerodynamic Air Inlets, Quad Chrome/Black Exhaust Tailpipes (JCW All4), Contrast Roof & Roof Rails

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Warranty + 8 Years / Unlimited km Engine & Transmission Warranty

3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Factory Warranty

Service Interval

12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions

3 versions

2 versions

Price range

₹51.8 Lakh – ₹55 Lakh

₹47.5 Lakh – ₹66.15 Lakh

Colours

4 colours

10 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

Petrol, automatic

GLA 200₹51.8 Lakh Countryman C₹47.5 Lakh Countryman ₹4.30 lakh less

Only the GLA sells a diesel, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹53 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

GLA GLA 200 against Countryman Countryman C

City	GLA	Countryman	Gap
Mumbai	₹59.05 Lakh	₹54.19 Lakh	Countryman ₹4.86 lakh less
Pune	₹59.05 Lakh	₹54.19 Lakh	Countryman ₹4.86 lakh less
New Delhi	₹57.49 Lakh	₹52.76 Lakh	Countryman ₹4.73 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹61.7 Lakh	₹56.63 Lakh	Countryman ₹5.07 lakh less
Chennai	₹62.75 Lakh	₹57.59 Lakh	Countryman ₹5.16 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹63.29 Lakh	₹57.62 Lakh	Countryman ₹5.68 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 GLA or the Countryman?

The Countryman, by ₹4.30 lakh on the versions compared here: GLA GLA 200 at ₹51.8 Lakh against Countryman Countryman C at ₹47.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹57.49 Lakh against ₹52.76 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The GLA claims 17.4 kmpl against 15.92 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The GLA: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The Countryman: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2024. The GLA has 7 airbags and the Countryman 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The GLA GLA 200 makes 163 hp and 270 Nm and the Countryman Countryman C makes 156 PS and 240 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Countryman is 21 mm longer. Boot space is 425 litres in the GLA and 505 litres in the Countryman.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹96,595 a month for the GLA and ₹88,648 for the Countryman, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.