Price(InRsLakh)CubicCapacity(cc/Cylinders)GearsMaxTorque(Nm)MaxPower(PS)
KerbWeight(Kg)FuelTank(Litres)BootSpace(Litres)TractionControl0-100
km/h(Sec)TopSpeed(km/h)AverageFuelEconomy(km/l)PowerWindowsAirbagsMusicSystemTyreSize
AlloyWheels
Tested OverallRatingModelNameGLA-CLASS
For:Buildquality,all-roadability.Against:Equipment,off-roadability.Verdict:Compactcrossoverwiththethree-pointedstar.
Alternatives: 1. Audi Q3 2. Volkswagen Tiguan 3. BMW X1 4. MINI Countryman
GLA 200 Sport 31.72 1991/4 7A 300 184 1525 50 421 235/50 R18 NA 225 NA NA NA
GLA 200 d Style 30.65 2143/4 7A 300 136 1585 50 421 235/50 R18 NA 205 NA NA NA
GLA 220 d 4MATIC 38.64 2143/4 7A 350 170 1656 50 421 235/50 R18 9.19 218 12.75 Aug 17
AMG GLA 45 4MATIC 77.85 1991/4 7A 475 381 1580 56 421 235/45 R19 NA 250 NA NA NA
GLC-CLASS
For:Size,equipment,brandvalue.Against:Notmeantforseriousoff-roading.Verdict:VersatilecompactluxurySUV.
Alternatives: 1. Volvo XC60 2. Audi Q5 3. Lexus NX 4. BMW X3
GLC 220 d 4MATIC Style 50.70 2143/4 9A 400 170 1845 66 550 235/60 R18 9.35 210 10.88 Aug 16
GLC 300 4MATIC Sport 50.90 1991/4 9A 370 245 1735 66 550 235/60 R18 8.86 222 9.0 Jun 18
AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé 74.80 2996/6 9A 520 390 1855 66 550 255/55 R19 5.70 250 7.5 Sep 17
GLE-CLASS
For:Comfort,ride,brandvalue.Against:Equipmentlevel.Verdict:Greatsoft-roaderwitha brandimage.
Alternatives: 1. BMW X5/X6 (GLE Coupé) 2. Jeep Grand Cherokee 3. Volvo XC60
GLE 250 d 4MATIC 67.15 2143/4 9A 500 204 2075 70 690 255/55 R18 NA 212 NA NA NA
GLE 350 d 4MATIC 77.83 2987/6 9A 620 258 2185 70 690 255/50 R19 NA 224 NA NA NA
GLE 400 4MATIC 78.18 2996/6 7A 480 333 2150 70 690 255/50 R19 NA 247 NA NA NA
AMG GLE 43 4MATIC Coupé 99.20 2996/6 9A 520 390 2220 93 650 315/40 R21 NA 250 NA NA NA
GLS-CLASS
For:Luxury,practicality,go-anywhereability.Against:Notmuch.Verdict:Jointfamilycarforjewellersandbusinessmen.
Alternatives: 1. Volvo XC90 2. Audi Q7 3. Lexus LX
GLS 350 d 4MATIC 85.67 2987/6 9A 620 258 2455 100 680 275/50 R20 9.23 222 7.38 Jun 16
GLS 400 4MATIC 82.90 2996/6 9A 480 333 2435 100 680 265/60 R18 NA 240 NA NA NA
AMG GLS 63 4MATIC 183.00 5461/8 7A 760 585 2580 100 680 295/40 ZR21 NA 250 NA NA NA
G-CLASS
For:Presence,off-roadcapability.Against:Price,roadmanners,fuelefficency.Verdict:Thecarto haveif youwantto bedifferent.
Alternatives: 1. Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2. Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
AMG G 63 219.00 3982/8 9A 850 585 2485 96 487 275/50 R20 NA 220 NA NA NA
V-CLASS
For:Convenience,space,performance,safety.Against:Qualityof finish,equipment.Verdict:TheMercedesof vans.
Alternatives: No direct rivals
V 220 d XL Expression 68.40 2143/4 7A 380 163 2260 70 1410 NA R16 NA NA NA NA NA
V 220 d L Exclusive 81.90 2143/4 7A 380 163 2150 70 1030 225/55 R17 12.28 195 10.0 Mar 19
MINI
COOPER
For:Performance,looks.Against:Ridequality,nosparewheel,space,price.Verdict:Iconicsmallcarwitha heftyprice-tag.
Alternatives:1.Mercedes-BenzA-Class2.BMW1 Series3.VolvoV404.VolkswagenPoloGTI
Cooper D 3-door 29.70 1496/3 7A 270 114 1210 40 211 195/55 R16 9.91 205 12.75 Mar 15
Cooper D 5-door 35.00 1496/3 7A 270 114 1205 40 278 195/55 R16 NA 204 NA NA NA
Cooper S 3-door 33.20 1998/4 7A 280 192 1235 44 211 195/55 R16 NA 235 NA NA NA
Cooper S Convertible 37.10 1998/4 7A 280 192 1350 44 215 195/55 R16 NA 228 NA NA NA
COUNTRYMAN
For:Style,versatility.Against:Price.Verdict:Stylish,all-roundpremiumcompactcarthatyoucanuseeveryday.
Alternatives:1.BMWX12.AudiQ33.VolvoV40CrossCountry
Cooper SD Countryman 37.40 1998/4 8A 400 190 1465 51 450 225/55 R17 NA 220 NA NA NA
Cooper S Countryman 34.90 1998/4 8A 280 192 1460 51 450 225/55 R17 8.40 225 11.50 NA NA
JCW Inspired 41.40 1998/4 8A 280 192 1460 51 450 225/50 R18 8.40 225 11.50 Dec 18
CLUBMAN
For:AnevenbiggerandmorespaciousMINI.Against:Price.Verdict:A largerCountrymanwithsplithatchdoors.
Alternatives:1.VolkswagenTiguan2.AudiQ33.VolvoXC40
Cooper S Clubman 40.30 1998/4 6A 280 192 1420 44 360 205/45 R17 8.5 228 11.75 May 17
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