Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BMW X1 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLB. The Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 51.75 Lakh, BMW X1 price is Rs. 49.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLB price is Rs. 64.80 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is available in 1332 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, BMW X1 is available in 1499 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz GLB is available in 1332 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X1 provides the mileage of 16.35 kmpl.

GLA vs X1 vs GLB Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLA	X1	GLB
Price	Rs. 51.75 Lakh	Rs. 49.90 Lakh	Rs. 64.80 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1332 cc	1499 cc	1332 cc
Power	161 bhp	134 bhp	161 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

Rs. 51.75 Lakh

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BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

Rs. 49.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GLB

200 Progressive Line

Rs. 64.80 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

Mercedes-Benz GLB

200 Progressive Line

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	210		207
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	8.9	9.2	9.1
Engine	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1499 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		TwinPower Turbo 3-Cylinder engine	M282
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm	230 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm	250 Nm @ 1620-4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		16.35View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		834
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

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

Features

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
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)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, 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	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with 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, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
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 & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2		2

Mobile App Features

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)	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)
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)	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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment			2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather	Fabric + Leatherette
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type			Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim	Mesheffect/Pearl Chrome	Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with Walnut Brown Wood Trim
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	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat			50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	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	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds			Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64		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	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour		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
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

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		Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless	Wired
Apple CarPlay		Wireless	Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.25	10.7	10.25
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	12	8
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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

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

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GLA vs X1 vs GLB Comparison FAQs

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 51.75 Lakh, BMW X1 price is Rs. 49.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLB price is Rs. 64.80 Lakh. Hence BMW X1 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLA compared to X1 and GLB?

For the 200 variant, 1332 cc Petrol engine of GLA produces 161 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm of torque. For the sDrive18i M Sport variant, 1499 cc Petrol engine of X1 produces 134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm of power and 230 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm of torque. For the 200 Progressive Line variant, 1332 cc Petrol engine of GLB produces 161 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 250 Nm @ 1620-4000 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare GLA, X1 and GLB, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare GLA, X1 and GLB comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BMW X1 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB

Length (mm)	4412	4500	4634
Width (mm)	1834	1845	1834
Height (mm)	1616	1630	1697
Wheelbase (mm)	2729	2692	2829
Kerb Weight (kg)	1570

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	425
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	43	51	52

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	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
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Third Row Cup Holders

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

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