Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Mercedes-Benz GLA (2026)
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (₹64.86 Lakh) and Mercedes-Benz GLA (₹51.80 Lakh – ₹55.00 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mercedes-Benz GLA is more affordable — it starts ₹13.06 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLA is the more powerful car, with 187 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque in short
The Evoque is the entry point to Range Rover ownership in India, sold since its 2024 facelift in a single fully-loaded Autobiography trim at ₹64.86 lakh — with petrol and diesel identically priced. That one-trim, one-price approach makes it the simplest luxury SUV purchase in the segment. Prices are from Land Rover India's official pan-India list. Rivals are the Mercedes GLA, BMW X1 and Volvo XC40 territory, all of which it out-badges if not out-specs.
Full Range Rover Evoque prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz GLA in short
The GLA is the entry point to Mercedes-Benz SUV ownership in India, priced ₹51.80–55.00 lakh across three variants. The 2024 facelift carries a 163 PS 1.3L turbo-petrol (GLA 200) or a 190 PS 2.0L diesel with 4MATIC all-wheel drive (GLA 220d), both with dual-clutch automatics. It is the only car in its class to pair a diesel with AWD, and its 425-litre boot is usable for the footprint. Rivals are the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40.
Full GLA prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Range Rover Evoque or GLA?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is more affordable — it starts ₹13.06 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Range Rover Evoque vs GLA — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLA — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Range Rover Evoque or the GLA?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is more affordable — it starts ₹13.06 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is the more powerful car, with 187 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.