BMW X1 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Last Updated: September 12, 2026

BMW X1 price starts at Rs. 50.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.10 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz GLA, priced at Rs. 55.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the X1 offers a claimed 16.35 kmpl, while the GLA delivers 18.9 kmpl. On the performance front, the X1 uses a 1499cc engine producing 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm and the GLA a 1950cc engine producing 187.74bhp@3800rpm. If you're deciding between the X1 and GLA, the GLA is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the X1 stands out for affordability.

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X1 vs GLA Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X1Mercedes-Benz GLA
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 50.90 LakhRs. 55.00 Lakh
Mileage 16.35 kmpl18.9 kmpl
Engine 1499 cc1950 cc
Max power 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm187.74bhp@3800rpm
Top speed 219 Km/h219 Km/h

X1 vs GLA Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X1 sDrive18i M SportMercedes-Benz GLA 220d 4MATIC AMG Line
Rating
49 reviews
11 reviews
Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 50.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 55.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1499 cc 1950 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm 187.74bhp@3800rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed Steptronic 8-Speed DCT
Drive Type FWD AWD
Colors
BMW X1 Colors
Mercedes Benz GLA Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 16.35 Kmpl 18.9 Kmpl
Tyre Size 225/55 R18 Not Available
Boot Space 500 Liters 427 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 1,06,395 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.00 Lakh X1 Insurance GLA Insurance
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Displacement
1499 cc
1950 cc
Engine Type
B38 turbo I3
OM 651 DE 22 LA
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1950 cc
Max Power
134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
187.74bhp@3800rpm
Max Torque
230Nm@1500–4000rpm
400Nm@1600-2600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed Steptronic
8-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1570 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
Yes
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Fast Charging
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
9.2 Sec
7.5 Sec
Fuel Capacity
51 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
219 Km/h
219 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
16.35 Kmpl
18.9 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
18 inch
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
18 inch
Suspension Front
Not Available
3
Suspension Rear
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
Not Available
Wheel Size
18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Additional Interior Features
Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional), Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting functio
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Leatherette
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1422 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
500 Liters
427 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Not Available
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4447*1821*1598 mm3
4412*2020*1616 mm3
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Park Distance Control, BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement, Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster, Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recommended gear in manual mode)
Digital Key Handover
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes)
Not Available
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
No of Speakers
12
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
Digital Key Handover
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Compass
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.7
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Off-Road Package
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
BMW Connected
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
2225

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mercedes-Benz GLA
  • Sporty looks in the AMG Line variant
  • Fun and efficient diesel engine
  • Premium quality of interiors
  • Gets premium features like panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera and powered front seats with memory
Mercedes-Benz GLA
  • Lacks road presence for an SUV
  • Not as good at absorbing bumps on 19-inch wheels

Is BMW X1 Better Than Mercedes-Benz GLA?

52% users have chosen BMW X1 over Mercedes-Benz GLA in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 79 users have also rated BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences BMW X1 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your car. But Mercedes-Benz GLA is better on the grounds of performance, maintenance and features. On the basis of mileage and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor GLA X1
Mileage 4.5 4.5
Performance 4.9 5.0
Comfort 4.9 4.5
Maintenance 4.2 4.5
Safety 5.0 5.0
Features 4.4 5.0
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Which car is best between BMW X1 vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
As per the users experiences BMW X1 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your car. But Mercedes-Benz GLA is better on the grounds of performance, maintenance and features. On the basis of mileage and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW X1 vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
The BMW X1 is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz GLA by ₹4.10 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW X1 vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers better mileage 18.9 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW X1 vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
For the sDrive18i M Sport version, 1499 cc Petrol engine of X1 produces 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm of power and 230Nm@1500–4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the 220d 4MATIC AMG Line version, 1950 cc Diesel engine of GLA produces 187.74bhp@3800rpm of power and 400Nm@1600-2600rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW X1 has better performance.

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