BMW X1 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Should you buy BMW X1 or Mercedes-Benz GLA? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW X1 price starts at Rs 50.90 Lakh ex-showroom for sDrive18i M Sport (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts Rs 51.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol). X1 has 1499 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLA has 1950 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the X1 has a mileage of 16.35 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the GLA has a mileage of 18.9 kmpl (Petrol top model).

X1 Vs GLA

Key Highlights	BMW X1	Mercedes-Benz GLA
On Road Price	Rs.58,53,979^*	Rs.59,57,191^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1499	1332
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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sDrive18i M Sport
50.90 Lakh^*
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200
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Basic Information
Variant	sDrive18i M Sport	200
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.58,53,979^*	Rs.59,57,191^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,12,014/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,13,383/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,00,079	Rs.2,03,391
User Rating	4.5 Based on 143 Reviews	4.4 Based on 32 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

sDrive18i M Sport

200

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.58,53,979^*

Rs.59,57,191^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,12,014/month

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Rs.1,13,383/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,00,079

Rs.2,03,391

User Rating

4.5

Based on 143 Reviews

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Based on 32 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	B38 turbo I3	-
Displacement (cc)	1499	1332
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm	160.92bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	230Nm@1500–4000rpm	270Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed Steptronic	7-Speed DCT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

B38 turbo I3

Displacement (cc)

1499

1332

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm

160.92bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

230Nm@1500–4000rpm

270Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Twin

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

7-Speed Steptronic

7-Speed DCT

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	16.35	17.4
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	51	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	219	210

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	219	210
0-100kmph (Seconds)	9.2	8.9 s
Tyre Size	225/55 R18	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1420

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4447	4412
Width (mm)	1821	2020
Height (mm)	1598	1616
Wheel Base (mm)	2670	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1606
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1570
Grossweight (kg)	-	2070
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	183
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	500	425

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	Park Distance Control , BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement , Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster , Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recoended gear in manual mode) more	Digital Key Handover more
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
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Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	-
Additional Features	Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional), Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting function more	- more
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Storm Bay MetallicAlpine WhiteSpace Silver MetallicPortimao BlueBlack Sapphire MetallicX1 Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke ,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye) more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Automatic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	225/55 R18	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	5	-

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-

ADAS

Advance Internet
Inbuilt Assistant	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-
Inbuilt APPs	BMW Connected	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.7	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	-
Additional Features	BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes) more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA?

A ) The mileage of X1 is 16.35 kmpl & the mileage of GLA is 17.4 kmpl. Mercedes-Benz GLA gives better mileage than BMW X1.

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