Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BMW X1 vs BYD Seal

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW X1 and BYD Seal. The Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 50.80 Lakh, BMW X1 price is Rs. 49.90 Lakh and BYD Seal price is Rs. 41.00 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 vs X1 vs Seal Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLA	X1	Seal
Price	Rs. 50.80 Lakh	Rs. 49.90 Lakh	Rs. 41.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1332 cc	1499 cc	-
Power	161 bhp	134 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Electric

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

Rs. 50.80 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

Rs. 49.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BYD Seal

Dynamic

Rs. 41.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

BYD Seal

Dynamic

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	210
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	8.9	9.2	7.5
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
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Electric
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
Max Motor Performance			201 bhp, 310 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		16.35View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		834	510
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Battery			61.44 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor			1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Rear Axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

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	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	Multi-arm Axle with Separate Spring and Damper	Multi-Link
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.7	5.8	5.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 50 R18	225 / 55 R18	225 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 50 R18	225 / 55 R18	225 / 50 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side, Front Center)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	Reverse Camera	360 Degree Camera
Cruise Control			Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED	Halogen
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp			Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.25	10.7	15.6
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	12	12
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Mobile App Features

Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

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)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
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)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats			Front only
Ventilated Seat Type			Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim	Mesheffect/Pearl Chrome	Black / Tahiti Blue
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator	Dynamic		Not Applicable
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

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

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

7 Ratings

4.5/5

15 Ratings

4.8/5

12 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.6Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.4Comfort	4.6Comfort
	4.9Performance	4.1Performance	4.6Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	4.1Fuel Economy	4.8Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	4.5Value for Money	4.3Value 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.

BMW x1 review

It's a very good car having both interior and exterior nice designs and very comfortable, smooth, good mileage. Just go for it without any doubt. I'm sure will be never disappointed by this car.

Stylish car with a nice look

Stylish car with a nice look with excellent quality as well as features, It feels awesome, with a decent experience as well as color is decent Trendy look I like this Shiny look, with average cost best-featured car.

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GLA vs X1 vs Seal Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW X1 and BYD Seal?

Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 50.80 Lakh, BMW X1 price is Rs. 49.90 Lakh and BYD Seal price is Rs. 41.00 Lakh. Hence BYD Seal is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BMW X1 vs BYD Seal

Length (mm)	4412	4500	4800
Width (mm)	1834	1845	1875
Height (mm)	1616	1630	1460
Wheelbase (mm)	2729	2692	2920
Ground Clearance (mm)			145
Kerb Weight (kg)	1570		1922

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	425		400
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	43	51

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

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)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
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
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage

Battery Warranty (In Years)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	160000
Warranty (In Years)	8	3	6
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000	150000