BMW X1 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA [2017-2020]

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA [2017-2020]. The BMW X1 price is Rs. 49.50 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLA [2017-2020] price is Rs. 32.33 Lakh. The BMW X1 is available in 1499 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz GLA [2017-2020] is available in 2143 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. X1 provides the mileage of 16.35 kmpl and GLA [2017-2020] provides the mileage of 17.9 kmpl.

X1 vs GLA [2017-2020] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X1	GLA [2017-2020]
Price	Rs. 49.50 Lakh	Rs. 32.33 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1499 cc	2143 cc
Power	134 bhp	134 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

Rs. 49.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GLA [2017-2020]

200 d Style

Rs. 32.33 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

Mercedes-Benz GLA [2017-2020]

200 d Style

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	9.2
Engine	1499 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 3-Cylinder engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm	134 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	230 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm	300 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.35View Mileage Details	17.9View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	834
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Single-joint Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension	Multi-arm Axle with Separate Spring and Damper
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.8	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	235 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	235 / 50 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	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	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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Mesheffect/Pearl Chrome
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	12	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black Sapphire Metallic	Cosmos Black
	M Portimao Blue Metallic	Mountain Grey Metallic
	Storm Bay Metallic	Jupiter Red
	Space Silver Metallic	Canyon Beige Metallic
	Alpine White	Polar Silver Metallic
	Alpine White	Cirrus White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

12 Ratings

3.7/5

6 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.4Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.1Performance	4.5Performance
	4.1Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

BMW X1 - Great in all departments except performance

Performance - Creta /Seltos/XUV700 /Scorpio N have better performance than BMW X1. BMW killed the X1 by bringing engines to this. BMW! rethink your strategy. This is not expected from the BMW badge. Taigun/Kushaq 1.5 beat this X1 left and right!!.

Waste of money...

<p>Expensive service and maintenance cost. Poor average somewhere between 5to7km in city. Mercedes Benz cla or perhaps c class is better than this one. Cabin is excellent, touchscreen display response is far better than other models. Leather seats are perfect. Steering wheel and it's mounted controls are best in this segment. Resale value is poor. I have purchased in 2015 and done 18,000 km I have sold it at 17.6 lacs.</p>NANA

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Length (mm)	4500	4424
Width (mm)	1845	1804
Height (mm)	1630	1494
Wheelbase (mm)	2692	2699
Ground Clearance (mm)		183
Kerb Weight (kg)		1585

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		421
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	51	50

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

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

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

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited