BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
₹52.9L
Ex. showroom
Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC
₹53L
Ex. showroom
Vehicle
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC
Ex. Showroom Price
₹52.9L
₹53L
Body Type
Compact SUV
Compact SUV
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic (DCT)
Automatic (DCT)
Feature
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
Fuel Change Over Switch
N/A
N/A
Idle Start/Stop
Yes
Yes
Max Motor Performance
N/A
N/A
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
360 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm
400 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI)
20.37 kmpl
N/A
Max Power (bhp)
148 bhp
188 bhp
Max Power (rpm)
3750-4000 rpm
3800 rpm
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo 4-Cylinder engine
N/A
Direct Start in CNG
N/A
N/A
Driving Range
1039 km
N/A
Electric Motor Assist (Hybrid)
N/A
N/A
Battery Charging
N/A
N/A
Mileage - Owner Reported
17 kmpl
14 kmpl
Pure Electric Driving Mode
No
No
Highway Mileage
27.6 kmpl
N/A
Electric Motor
N/A
N/A
AC Regular Charging
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Regenerative Braking
No
No
Clutch Type
N/A
N/A
Turbocharger/Supercharger
Turbocharger Variable Geometry
Turbocharger Variable Geometry
Engine
1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1950 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
AC Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
City Mileage
16.14 kmpl
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
219 kmph
Battery
N/A
N/A
Range
N/A
N/A
Performance on Alternate Fuel
N/A
N/A
Transmission
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Automatic (DCT) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds (claimed)
0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds (claimed)
E20 Compatibility
N/A
N/A
DC Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Alternate Fuel
N/A
N/A
Feature
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC
Kerb Weight
N/A
1725 kg
Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Kerb Weight Range
N/A
N/A
Length
4500 mm
4412 mm
Width
1845 mm
1834 mm
Height
1630 mm
1616 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
2729 mm
Gross Weight
N/A
N/A
CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)
N/A
N/A
Seating Capacity
5 Seats and 2 Rows
5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors
5 Doors
5 Doors
Frunk Storage
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 litres
51 litres
Bootspace
N/A
427L
Feature
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC
Chassis Type
N/A
N/A
Front Suspension
Single-joint Spring-strut Axle
MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 metres
5.7 metres
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
N/A
N/A
Front Tyres
225 / 55 R18
235 / 45 R19
Rear Tyres
225 / 55 R18
235 / 45 R19
Additional Steering Features
N/A
N/A
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
N/A
N/A
Spare Wheel & Tyre
Space Saver
Space Saver
Steering
Power assisted (Electric) steering
Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres
Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Steering Type
Power Steering
N/A
Rear Suspension
Multi-arm Axle with Separate Spring and Damper
Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Brake Sway Control
N/A
N/A
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Yes
Yes
Differential Lock
N/A
N/A
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Limited Slip Differential
N/A
N/A
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Yes
Yes
Differential
N/A
N/A
Ride Height Adjustment
N/A
N/A
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Brake Fade Support
N/A
N/A
Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Ventilated Disc (Front), Disc (Rear)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Yes
Four-Wheel-Drive
No
Torque-On-Demand
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist
N/A
N/A
Hill Hold Control
Yes
Yes
Feature
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC
Battery Warranty
N/A
N/A
Motor Warranty (In Years)
N/A
N/A
Motor Warranty (In Kilometres)
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Warranty
3 Years / 40000 Km
8 Years / Unlimited Km
Feature
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC
Charger Connection Type
N/A
N/A
Charging Options
N/A
N/A
Charger Included with Vehicle
N/A
N/A
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V)
N/A
N/A
Officially Certified Range (km)
N/A
N/A
Portable EV Charging Cable
N/A
N/A
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Power Transfer Type
N/A
N/A
Feature
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC
Boot Open Warning
N/A
N/A
Park Distance Control
N/A
N/A
Emergency Fuel Cutoff
N/A
N/A
Cornering brake control (CBC)
N/A
N/A
Puncture Repair Kit
No
Yes
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Not Tested
Motor Slip Regulation(MSR)
N/A
N/A
Lockable Glovebox
N/A
N/A
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
N/A
N/A
Lane Centering Assist
N/A
N/A
Traffic Sign Recognition
N/A
N/A
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Detection
No
Yes
Second Row Middle Seat Safety
Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Thermal Incident Protection
N/A
N/A
Automatic Emergency Braking
No
Yes
Auto Battery Cut-off on Impact/Accident
N/A
N/A
Dual Tone Horn
N/A
N/A
Speed Assist System
N/A
N/A
Collapsible Steering column
N/A
N/A
Anti Theft Alarm
N/A
N/A
Seatbelt
N/A
N/A
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
N/A
N/A
Lane Functions
N/A
N/A
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
N/A
N/A
Heated ORVM
N/A
N/A
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Brake Disc Wiping(BDW)
N/A
N/A
Rear Collision Assist
N/A
N/A
Reflectors
N/A
N/A
Driver Drowsiness Detection
N/A
N/A
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Hands-off Detection
N/A
N/A
Skid Plate
N/A
N/A
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Yes
Yes
Perimetric alarm system
N/A
N/A
High-beam Assist
Yes
Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
N/A
N/A
Clutch Lock
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Multi-collision Brake
N/A
N/A
Ingress Protection(IP) for Motor & Battery Pack
N/A
N/A
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
N/A
N/A
Automatic Park Lock
N/A
N/A
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points
Yes
Yes
Dashcam
N/A
N/A
Brake Override System
N/A
N/A
ADAS
Level 1
N/A
CNG Leak Detection
N/A
N/A
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Keyless
Keyless
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Feature
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC
Creep Function
N/A
N/A
Tyre Inflator
N/A
N/A
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Noise Levels
N/A
N/A
Heater
Yes
Yes
Roof-Grab Handle Front
N/A
N/A
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
N/A
N/A
Parking Ticket Holder
N/A
N/A
Fuel Fillers Lid
N/A
N/A
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera
Automatic Parking
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
N/A
N/A
Umbrella Storage in Door
N/A
N/A
Cabin Boot Access
Yes
Yes
Air Purifier
Yes
No
Charging Ports
12V Power Outlet
2 x 12V Power Outlets
Electronic Parking Brake
Auto Hold
Auto Hold
Roof-Grab Handle Rear
N/A
N/A
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
N/A
N/A
Acoustic Windshield
N/A
N/A
Terrain Modes
N/A
N/A
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Yes
Yes
Drive Modes
N/A
N/A
Ambient Sounds
N/A
N/A
In-Car Remote
N/A
N/A
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Headlight Washer
N/A
N/A
Feature
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC
Head Unit Size
N/A
N/A
Inbuilt Music App
N/A
N/A
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charger
Yes
Yes
Audio System
12 Speakers
6+ Speakers
Voice Command
Yes
Yes
Call Reject with SMS
N/A
N/A
Infotainment Languages
N/A
N/A
Gesture Control
No
No
Whatsapp and Text Readout
N/A
N/A
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Yes
Internal Hard Drive
Yes
No
Steering mounted controls
Yes
Yes
SD Card Compatibility
N/A
N/A
News App
N/A
N/A
Speed Dependent Volume
N/A
N/A
WiFi Hotspot
N/A
N/A
Infotainment Screen
10.7" Touch-screen Display
10.25" Touch-screen Display
iPod Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Pre-loaded Major Apps in Infotainment
N/A
N/A
SIM Service Provider
N/A
N/A
3-D Sound
N/A
N/A
Input Methods
AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone & Audio Streaming)
AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone & Audio Streaming)
Summon Mode
N/A
N/A
Voice Assistant
N/A
N/A
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
USB Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Feature
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC
Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
N/A
Rub-strips
No
Silver
Diffuser
N/A
N/A
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Yes
Yes
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
No
Spoiler
N/A
Yes
Special Badging
N/A
N/A
Smart Grille Shutter
N/A
N/A
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Body-coloured Bumpers
Yes
Yes
Grille Design
N/A
N/A
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Taillights
LED
LED
Charging Indicator On Light Bar
N/A
N/A
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
Yes
Fog Lights
LED - Front & LED - Rear
LED - Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster
Yes
Yes
Headlights
LED
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Sequential Turn Indicators
N/A
N/A
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Illuminated Logo
N/A
N/A
Charge Port Status Light
N/A
N/A
Puddle Lamps
No
N/A
Stop Lamp
N/A
N/A
Connected LED
N/A
N/A
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
N/A
N/A
Cornering Headlights
Intelligent
No
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - All
Electronic - All
Soft-close Door
N/A
N/A
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic
Power Windows
Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)
N/A
N/A
Interior Door Handles Finish
Chrome
Silver
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured Finish with handle type
Body Coloured Finish with handle type
Window Sunshade
N/A
N/A
Side Window Blinds
N/A
N/A
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Door Type
N/A
N/A
Rear Wiper
Yes
Yes
Heat-Insulated Windscreen and Side Windows
N/A
N/A
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Scuff Plates
Metallic
Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rain-sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
N/A
N/A
Rear Windshield Blind
N/A
N/A
Feature
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Driver & Co-Driver
Co-Driver Only
Ambient Interior Lighting
Yes
Multi-colour (64 colours)
Interior Lamps
Front and Rear
Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Yes
Yes
Auto Crash Alert
N/A
N/A
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Find My Car
Yes
Yes
Service Reminder Via App
N/A
N/A
Driving Analytics
N/A
N/A
Emergency Call Button
Yes
Yes
Check Vehicle Status via App
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence
Yes
Yes
Smart Drive Information
N/A
N/A
Alexa Compatibility
No
Yes
Phone app
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Tracking Via App
N/A
N/A
Digital Key
N/A
N/A
Find and Book Parking Slot
N/A
N/A
Remote Air Purifier Operation
N/A
N/A
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
N/A
N/A
Remote Car Start/Stop
N/A
N/A
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Yes
Yes
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
N/A
N/A
App Details
N/A
N/A
Send Place Of Interest to Vehicle From App
N/A
N/A
Anti Theft Immobilisation
N/A
N/A
Live Traffic Updates On App
N/A
N/A
Location Based Services
N/A
N/A
Remote Engine Start/Stop
N/A
N/A
Live Location Sharing
N/A
N/A
In-Car Payment
N/A
N/A
Remote Parking with Key
N/A
N/A
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Yes
Yes
Tow Away Alert
N/A
N/A
Home-to- Car Connectivity
N/A
N/A
Seat Upholstery
Leather
Fabric + Leatherette
Second Row Seat Adjustment
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Massage Seats
N/A
N/A
Interior
Dual Tone (Black/Pearl Chrome)
Single Tone (Black with Contrast Red Stitching, optional Light Aluminium Trim)
Rear Parcel Tray
N/A
N/A
Wrappings
N/A
N/A
Audio Controls in Rear Armrest
N/A
N/A
Split Third Row Seat
N/A
N/A
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Flat
Third Row Seat Type
N/A
N/A
Active headrest
Yes
N/A
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Yes
Ventilated Seat Type
N/A
N/A
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Yes
No
Split Rear Seat
40:20:40
40:20:40
Comfort Headrest
N/A
N/A
Ventilated Seats
N/A
N/A
Front Seatback Pockets
Yes
Yes
Driver Armrest
Yes
Yes
Third Row Seat Adjustment
N/A
N/A
Foldable Seatback Table
N/A
N/A
Driver Seat Adjustment
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)
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
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)
Driver Side Coin Pocket with Lid
N/A
N/A
Cup Holders
Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Sunglass Holder
N/A
N/A
Utility Recess On Dashboard
N/A
N/A
Document Holder Elastic String
N/A
N/A
Smartphone Pocket
N/A
N/A
Driver Armrest Storage
Yes
Yes
Cooled Glovebox
N/A
N/A
Third Row Cup Holders
N/A
N/A
Bottle Holder in Doors
N/A
N/A
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Yes
No
Gear Indicator
N/A
N/A
CNG Fuel Gauge
N/A
N/A
Speedometer
N/A
N/A
Fuel Consumption
Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Total CNG Mode Time
N/A
N/A
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic
Instrument Cluster Screen
Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Average Speed
Yes
Yes
Tyre Position Display
N/A
N/A
Eco-Drive Illumination
N/A
N/A
Shift Indicator
Yes
Dynamic
Low Battery Warning
N/A
N/A
Clock
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
N/A
N/A
Outside Temperature Gauge
N/A
N/A
Feature
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC
Roll Cage
N/A
N/A
Brake Locking Differential
N/A
N/A
Welded Tow Hooks
N/A
N/A
Driveline Disconnect
N/A
N/A
Crawl Control
N/A
N/A
Hub Lock
N/A
N/A
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
N/A
N/A
Rampover Angle
N/A
N/A
Water Wading Depth (mm)
N/A
N/A
Tow Hitch Protection
N/A
N/A
Departure Angle
N/A
N/A
Gyro Meter
N/A
N/A
Approach Angle
N/A
N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, BMW X1 or Mercedes-Benz GLA?
It depends on what matters most to you. Comparing the X1 sDrive18d M Sport and the GLA 220d 4MATIC shown here: the BMW X1 is the longer car (4,500 mm against 4,412 mm); the Mercedes-Benz GLA costs less (from ₹51.80 Lakh against ₹52.90 Lakh) and makes more power (188 bhp against 148 bhp).
Which one has the lower price, BMW X1 or Mercedes-Benz GLA?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is cheaper to buy: it starts at ₹51.80 Lakh (ex-showroom), against ₹52.90 Lakh for the BMW X1. The top variants go up to ₹52.90 Lakh for the BMW X1 and ₹55.00 Lakh for the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
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