2025 Mercedes-Benz GLATrue Cost of Ownership in India
221 hp turbocharged inline-4, entry luxury SUV. Full cost breakdown including import duty (100%), VAT (28%), insurance, fuel at ₹1.05/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$108K
Base: $42K
Annual Total
$15K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$42K
100% of base price
VAT
$24K
28% applied
Annual Insurance
$350
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$181K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA — Full Cost Breakdown in India
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $42K |
| Import Duty (100%) | $42K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (28%) | $24K |
| Total Purchase Price | $108K |
| Annual Insurance | $350 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $1K |
| Annual Depreciation | $11K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $900 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $15K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $181K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.976 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Mercedes-Benz GLA Fuel Cost Calculator — India
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,890
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$158
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,800L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$12.60
12L × ₹1.05
Mercedes-Benz GLA Depreciation Curve
The Mercedes-Benz GLA loses approximately $23K (54%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $42K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $32K | 75% |
| Year 2 | $27K | 65% |
| Year 3 | $24K | 57% |
| Year 4 | $21K | 51% |
| Year 5 | $19K | 46% |
Depreciation based on luxury segment averages.
Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Competitors in India
How does the Mercedes-Benz GLA compare to similar cars available in India?
Mercedes-Benz
GLA
Base Price
$42K
Annual Cost in India
$15K
BMW
3 Series
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in India
$12K
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Base Price
$47K
Annual Cost in India
$13K
Audi
A4
Base Price
$44K
Annual Cost in India
$12K
Annual costs estimated for India market. Import duty (100%) and VAT (28%) applied to all models.
🇮🇳 Owning a Car in India
Cheapest country to own a car overall.
Very Expensive for India
Annual car costs = 665% of average India income ($2K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$2K
In India
Fuel Price
₹1.05/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$350
Per year
Import Duty
100%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
28%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Asia
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Mercedes-Benz GLA in India — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Mercedes-Benz GLA in India.
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA has a base price of $42,000 USD. In India, after 100% import duty and 28% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $107,520 USD (₹107,520 INR).