Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BMW X1

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLA and BMW X1. The Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 49.72 Lakh and BMW X1 price is Rs. 50.60 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is available in 1332 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW X1 is available in 1499 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X1 provides the mileage of 16.35 kmpl.

GLA 200 vs X1 sDrive18i M Sport Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLA	X1
Price	Rs. 49.72 Lakh	Rs. 50.60 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1332 cc	1499 cc
Power	161 bhp	134 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

Rs. 49.72 Lakh

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BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

Rs. 50.60 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1499 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		TwinPower Turbo 3-Cylinder engine
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm	230 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 9.2 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	210
Mileage	User Reported: 15 kmpl	ARAI: 16.35 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		834
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	Single-joint Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	Multi-arm Axle with Separate Spring and Damper
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.7	5.8
Front Tyres	235 / 50 R18	225 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 50 R18	225 / 55 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS		Level 1
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions		Lane Keep Assist with Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	2 x 12V Power Outlets	12V Power Outlet
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Rear	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (64)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Hands-Free	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.25" Touch-screen Display	10.7" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6+ Speakers	12 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Voice Command
Voice Assistant	Alexa
Gesture Control
Input Methods	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Interior	Dual Tone (Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim)	Dual Tone (Mesheffect/Pearl Chrome)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Polar White	Alpine White
	Mountain Grey	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Cosmos Black	M Portimao Blue Metallic
	Iridium Silver	Storm Bay Metallic
	Spectral Blue	Space Silver Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

13 Ratings

4.5/5

20 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.6Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.5Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.2Fuel Economy
	4.3Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Its superb car

Nice compact SUV for city and long drives. For city driving 7-8 kmpl and highway driving it’s giving 12-14 kmpl. The overall drive experience is smooth. Ambient lighting during the night gives a luxurious feel.

A DREAM TO BUY

I have always been A Big Fan Of Bmw, And Also My Dream Car To Ride And Own. Had An Amazing Experience While Driving My Relative's Car. Amazing Performance And Safety. The Comfort Was Also Soothing Even After Long Drive

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GLA comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4412 mm * 1834 mm * 1616 mm	4500 mm * 1845 mm * 1630 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2729	2692
Kerb Weight (kg)	1570

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	425 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	43	51

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Silver
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust	Chrome Finish	Chrome Finish
Antenna		Shark Fin Antenna

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front), Disc (Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Four-Wheel-Drive

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage