Mercedes-Benz GLA vs MINI Countryman
The Countryman is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹47.50 lakh against ₹51.80 lakh for the GLA. Expert reviewers rate the Countryman higher (8/10 vs 7/10).
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GLA vs Countryman: specs and prices
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | MINI Countryman | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹51.80 L – ₹53.00 L | ₹47.50 L – ₹55.65 L |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Electric |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage (claimed) | – | 15.4–15.92 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 7 | 6 |
| Crash-test rating | Not tested | Not tested |
| Expert score | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹51.80 L | ₹47.50 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Mercedes-Benz GLA or the MINI Countryman?
- The MINI Countryman starts at ₹47.50 lakh ex-showroom; the Mercedes-Benz GLA starts at ₹51.80 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the GLA or the Countryman?
- Neither has a published crash-test rating yet. The GLA has up to 7 airbags and the Countryman up to 6.
- Which is better, the GLA or the Countryman?
- The Countryman is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹47.50 lakh against ₹51.80 lakh for the GLA. Expert reviewers rate the Countryman higher (8/10 vs 7/10). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.