Mercedes-Benz GLA Vs BMW X1 comparison

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₹ 51.5 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLA Vs BMW X1 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the GLA Vs X1 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

GLA Vs X1 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW X1 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 55.5 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 75.13 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the BMW X1 costs ₹ 56.55 Lakh. On the other hand, Mercedes-Benz GLA price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 51.5 Lakh. The base Diesel model of the Mercedes-Benz GLA costs ₹ 54.5 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Mercedes-Benz GLA comes with a price tag of ₹ 56.5 Lakh.

Summary	Mercedes-Benz GLA	BMW X1
Price	₹ 51.5 Lakh	₹ 55.5 Lakh
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz	BMW
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	13.00 KM/L	16.35 KM/L
Power	163 bhp	134 bhp @ 4400–6500 rpm bhp
Engine	1332 CC	1499 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

GLA Vs X1 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW X1 base Petrol engine returns 16 KM/L, whereas the base diesel returns 20 KM/L. The Mercedes-Benz GLA base Petrol returns 13 KM/L, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 17 KM/L of fuel efficiency.

GLA Vs X1 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW X1 gets 134 bhp @ 4400–6500 rpm bhp Petrol engine and 148 bhp @ 3750–4000 rpm bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Mercedes-Benz GLA comes in 163 bhp Petrol engine and 193 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	1.3-litre Turbo-petrol Engine	1.5-litre, 3-cylinder Petrol Engine
Displacement (CC)	1332 CC	1499 CC
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Power	163 bhp@5500 rpm	134 bhp @ 4400–6500 rpm
Torque	250 Nm@1620-4000 rpm	230 Nm @ 1500–4000 rpm
Top Speed	N/A	210
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	8.7	9.2
No. of gears	7	7
Drive Train	AWD	FWD
Turbocharger	N/A	N/A
Emissions Standard	N/A	BS6 Phase 2

Dimensions & Weight

Length	4410 mm	4500 mm
Width	2020 mm	1845 mm
Height	1611 mm	1642 mm
Wheelbase	2699 mm	2692 mm
Ground Clearance	183 mm	203 mm
Kerb Weight	1525 KG	1430 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	570 L	500 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	N/A	2
Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel tank Capacity	50.0	51.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	13.00 KM/L	16.35 KM/L
Mileage - City	N/A	14.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	N/A	16.35 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	Off Road Comfort Suspension	Independent Strut-type Suspension
Rear Suspension	Off Road Comfort Suspension	Multi-Link Suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
Steering Adjustability	1	Tilt & Telescopic

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size	235/50 R18	225/50 R18
Rear Tyre Size	235/50 R18	225/50 R18
Spare Wheel Type	N/A	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel Size	N/A	225 / 55 R18

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control	2-zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Front AC	-	Dual Zone Climate Control
Rear AC	-	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone	-	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	Yes	Dual Zone
Paddle Shift	Yes	Yes
Idle Start/Stop Button	-	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Adaptive With Braking Function
Power Windows	-	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Push Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start	-	No
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	No
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Electric Tailgate	-	Yes
Adjustable ORVMs	-	Yes
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	-	Yes

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	-	Electrically Adjustable With Memory Function
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	-	Electrically Adjustable
Seat Upholstery	-	Veganza Perforated Upholstery
Rear Armrest	Yes	Yes, With Cup Holders
Front Armrest	Yes	Yes, With Storage
Folding Rear Seat	-	Yes
Split Rear Seat	-	40:20:40 Split
Front Seatback Pockets	-	Yes
Headrests	-	Front And Rear
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Seat Memory Function	-	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags	-
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	Yes
Rear Side Airbag	-	No
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Hill Hold Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	No
Lane Assist	-	Yes
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Auto Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Driver Drowsiness Detection	-	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	-	Front And Rear
Speed Alert System	-	Yes
Parking Assistance	-	Rear Camera With Parking Assistant
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Dashcam	-	No
Electric ORVM Heating	-	Yes

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Light Type	LED	Adaptive LED
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	-	LED
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps	-	No
Ambient Lighting	-	Yes
Automatic High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Lights	No	Yes
Cabin Lamps	-	Front And Rear

Exterior Features

Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Roof Rails	-	Yes
Shark Fin Antenna	-	Yes
Body-Coloured ORVMs	-	Yes
Chrome Accents	-	Yes
ORVM Adjustments	-	Electric
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Skid Plates	-	Yes
Side Steps	-	Yes

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	-	10.25-Inch Fully Digital
Trip Meter	-	Digital
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	-	Yes
Clock	-	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	-	Yes
Gear Indicator	-	Yes
Shift Indicator	-	Yes
Tachometer	-	Digital
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System	-	Yes
Touchscreen Display Size	-	10.7 Inches
Audio System	-	Harman Kardon
Speakers	Yes	12
Tweeters	-	No
Subwoofer	-	No
GPS Navigation	No	Yes
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Smartphone Connectivity	-	Wireless Android Auto And Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
USB Support	Yes	Yes
AUX Compatibility	-	No
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	No
Radio	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	-	Yes
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	-	Yes
Geofencing	-	Yes
Digital Key	-	Yes
AI Voice Assistance	-	Yes
Auto Park Assist	-	Yes
Autonomous Driving Level	-	Level 2
SOS Button	-	Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	-	No
Type Manufacturer Warranty	-	3 Years Unlimited Kilometers

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