Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BMW X1

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz GLA or BMW X1? 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. Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts at Rs 51.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol) and BMW X1 price starts Rs 50.90 Lakh ex-showroom for sDrive18i M Sport (Petrol). GLA has 1950 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while X1 has 1499 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the GLA has a mileage of 18.9 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the X1 has a mileage of 16.35 kmpl (Petrol top model).

GLA Vs X1

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz GLA	BMW X1
On Road Price	Rs.59,57,991^*	Rs.58,54,779^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1332	1499
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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200
51.80 Lakh^*
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50.90 Lakh^*
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Variant	200	sDrive18i M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.59,57,991^*	Rs.58,54,779^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,13,400/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,12,010/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,03,391	Rs.2,00,079
User Rating	4.4 Based on 32 Reviews	4.5 Based on 143 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

200

sDrive18i M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.59,57,991^*

Rs.58,54,779^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,13,400/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,12,010/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,03,391

Rs.2,00,079

User Rating

4.4

Based on 32 Reviews

4.5

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

B38 turbo I3

Displacement (cc)

1332

1499

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

160.92bhp

134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

270Nm

230Nm@1500–4000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Twin

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

7-Speed DCT

7-Speed Steptronic

Drive Type

FWD

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

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)	210	219
0-100kmph (Seconds)	8.9 s	9.2
Tyre Size	-	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	18
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1420	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4412	4447
Width (mm)	2020	1821
Height (mm)	1616	1598
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2670
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)	425	500

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	Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Digital Key Handover more	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
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 Only
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Cooled with Illumination
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	- more	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
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours	Storm Bay MetallicAlpine WhiteSpace Silver MetallicPortimao BlueBlack Sapphire MetallicX1 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	- more	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
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Automatic	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	-	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	18

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	7	6
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	- more	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
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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Questions & answers

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

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

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