Leapmotor C10 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Level at 70: here's what splits them
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 30 Aug 2026, price 23 Sep 2026
Leapmotor C10
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$43,888
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Plug-in Hybrid
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 158kW
- Economy
- 0.9 L/100km with a full battery
- Safety
- No data
- Boot (seats up)
- 546L
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
17 of 27 standard · no option data · 10 no dataFrom
$58,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 120kW
- Economy
- 6.2 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 435L
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Leapmotor C10: we're still completing kerb weight, 0-100km/h and energy consumption.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$43,888RRP
- no option data for this car
$58,900RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
A plug-in hybrid is compared on its fuel use as a hybrid (battery depleted), the figure that is like for like with the other car; its certified combined figure, which assumes every trip starts with a full battery, is printed under it. Electric range is how far it goes before the petrol engine is needed.
Price and cost per week
Leapmotor C10 Hybrid Style (REEV)
$43,888
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 31 May 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $180 a week in repayments ($43,888 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA200
$58,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 23 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $249 a week in repayments ($58,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Leapmotor C10 starts $15,012 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$180/wk(≈$779/mo)
Estimate on the Leapmotor C10 at $43,888 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Leapmotor C10Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
We hold no ANCAP data for the Leapmotor C10. ANCAP's published record does not give the Mercedes-Benz GLA a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the Leapmotor C10 and 6 on the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Leapmotor C10
None open on our record
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- REC-006695 · published 12 Aug 2026Nine model lines: door lock defect (campaign RC5219)Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2026
- REC-006325 · published 4 Apr 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the stop rivets on the adjustment rails of the rear seats may have not been installed.Year range on the notice: 2024
- REC-005401 · published 6 Apr 2022Due to a software issue, the automatic network search of the emergency call system (eCall) communication module may be deactivated.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2020
- 11 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
28.4kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 65kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC, 65kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Leapmotor C10 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Leapmotor C10 stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz GLA. The Mercedes-Benz GLA counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Leapmotor C10 uses a Petrol producing 158kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA responds with a Petrol making 120kW and 270Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.
The Leapmotor C10 has the clear power advantage at 158kW vs 120kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Leapmotor C10 measures 4,739mm long on a 2,825mm wheelbase, 328mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLA at 4,411mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Leapmotor C10 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 546L in the Leapmotor C10 and 435L in the Mercedes-Benz GLA, giving the Leapmotor C10 a 111L advantage.
For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLA leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mercedes-Benz GLA's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.
Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (Leapmotor C10) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz GLA).
Where each one leads
The Leapmotor C10: the lower starting price ($43,888 against $58,900), more power (158kW against 120kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (546L against 435L) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).
The Mercedes-Benz GLA: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Leapmotor C10.
The Verdict
Level at 70: here's what splits them
The Leapmotor C10 and Mercedes-Benz GLA are level on the CarSorted Score at 70 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: practicality (Leapmotor C10 ahead by 6 points), performance (Leapmotor C10 ahead by 3 points). Boot space with the seats up: 546L in the Leapmotor C10, 435L in the Mercedes-Benz GLA. Warranty: 6 years on the Leapmotor C10, 5 on the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$180/wk(≈$779/mo)
Estimate on the Leapmotor C10 at $43,888 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Leapmotor C10Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Leapmotor C10 and Mercedes-Benz GLA?
The Leapmotor C10 is the cheapest at $43,888 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz GLA by $15,012.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Mercedes-Benz GLA, and we hold no ANCAP data for Leapmotor C10, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The Leapmotor C10 has the largest boot at 546L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Leapmotor C10 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,500kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Leapmotor C10 has the longest warranty at 6 years / 150,000 km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Leapmotor C10 makes the most power at 158kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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