BMW iX1 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric

Last Updated: November 10, 2026

BMW iX1 price starts at Rs. 52.40 Lakh, which is Rs. 26.10 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric, priced at Rs. 78.50 Lakh. In terms of range, the iX1 offers a claimed 531 km/charge, while the GLC Electric delivers 711 km/charge. On the performance front, the iX1 uses a 66.4 kWh battery producing 204bhp and the GLC Electric a 94 kWh battery producing 476.16bhp. If you're deciding between the iX1 and GLC Electric, the iX1 is the better pick for affordability and charging time, while the GLC Electric stands out for range and performance.

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iX1 vs GLC Electric Comparison Summary

Specification BMW iX1Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 52.40 LakhRs. 78.50 Lakh
Range 531 km/charge711 km/charge
Battery capacity 66.4 kWh94 kWh
Charging time 30Min-130kW-(10-80%)Upto 300 km in 10 min (330 kW DC)
Max power 204bhp476.16bhp
Top speed 175 Km/hNot Available

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Basic Info BMW iX1 LWBMercedes-Benz GLC Electric 400 4MaticBMW X3 xDrive 20d M Sport
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Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 52.40 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price Rs. 78.20 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available Not Available 1995 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 204bhp 476.16bhp 194bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Single Speed 2-Speed 8-Speed
Drive Type FWD AWD AWD
Colors
BMW iX1 Colors
Mercedes Benz GLC Electric Colors
BMW X3 Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Electric(Battery) Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available Not Available 17.86 Kmpl
Tyre Size 225/55 R18 Not Available 245/50 R19
Boot Space Not Available 570 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear 9 Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,01,365 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Rs. 1,51,274 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance iX1 Insurance GLC Electric Insurance X3 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
Not Available
Not Available
1995 cc
Battery Type
Lithium lon
lithium-ion
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
Not Available
2.0L Diesel
Motor Power
150 kW
360 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
Not Available
1995 cc
Battery Capacity
66.4 kWh
94 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Available
Max Power
204bhp
476.16bhp
194bhp@4000rpm
Range
531 km/charge
711 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
250Nm
Not Available
400Nm@1500-2750rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
Battery Warranty
8 Years or 160000 km
Not Available
Not Available
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Single Speed
2-Speed
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
No
4
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
4
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Time
30Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Upto 300 km in 10 min (330 kW DC)
Not Available
Wireless Charging
No
Not Available
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Charging Options
11kW AC & 130kW DC
22 kW AC Onboard, 330 kW DC Fast Charging
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (A.C)
6:30Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
30Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Upto 300 km in 10 min (330 kW DC)
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Electric(Battery)
Diesel
0-100 kmph
8.6 Sec
4.3 Sec
7.7 Sec
Top Speed
175 Km/h
Not Available
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
Not Available
17.86 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
19
Wheels Type
Not Available
Alloy
Not Available
Suspension Front
Double wishbone suspension
Not Available
Air suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Not Available
Air suspension
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Electric
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
Not Available
245/50 R19
Wheel Size
Not Available
20
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not Available
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Widescreen Curved Display | Chrome Inner Door Handles | Door Pockets Front & Rear | M Sport Interior
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
Not Available
12.3
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Not Available
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1740 Litres
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
5
Not Available
5
Boot Space
Not Available
570 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers | Large Panoramic Glass Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Powered
Hands-Free
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Yes
convertibleTop
No
Not Available
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4616*1845*1612 mm3
4856*1913*1652 mm3
4708*1891*1676 mm3
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2972 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Android Auto
Addtional Comfort Features
10 way electrically adjustable Driver Seat | 6 way electrically adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Yes
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto | Harmon Kardon Sound System
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Yes
3 Zone
Massage Seats
Not Available
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
12
15
15
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Not Available
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers | Large Panoramic Glass Roof
Not Available
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Dolby Atmos
Not Available
Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.7 inch
39.1 inch
14.9 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
No
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
All Windows
Not Available
Driver
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Driver & Passenger,Front Side,Rear Side,Curtain,Driver Knee,Center
Not Available
Exterior Camera
Not Available
360° Camera
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
9
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
9
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
No
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Electronic Parking Brake
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
E Manual
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Save Route Place
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Boot Open
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW iX1
  • Affordable Luxury at Rs 49 lakh (ex-showroom)
  • The iX1 LWB is the most affordable luxury EV in India
  • Undercutting its competitors by a significant margin
  • Spacious Cabin
  • The longer wheelbase translates to better rear-seat comfort and more legroom, making it a great choice for chauffeur-driven passengers
  • Decent Range & Efficiency: 531 km range on a single charge (MIDC-rated) which translates to roughly 450 km real world range make it a practical choice for long-distance travel
  • BMW’s Signature Handling: Despite the front-wheel-drive setup
  • The iX1 LWB still maintains BMW’s nimble and precise steering, offering enjoyable driving dynamics
BMW iX1
  • Missing Features: No heads-up display, ventilated seats or advanced ADAS features like adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking
  • Complicated Infotainment System: The iDrive OS9 interface is cumbersome, with tasks like adjusting regen modes buried deep in menus and physical buttons sorely missed
  • A bit of thud: At slower speeds, some road imperfections might creep into the cabin
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