AI Verdict

BMW X1vsMercedes-Benz GLA

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

62% Match

The Mercedes-Benz GLA edges out the BMW X1 with a punchier 161bhp engine, quicker acceleration, richer safety kit (7 airbags, blind spot detection, AEB) and a more premium feature set including automatic parking, though it costs marginally more. The X1 counters with a stronger practicality package (bigger fuel tank, cabin air purifier, driver-side rear parking sensors trade-off, Euro NCAP 5-star rating) and richer manual controls like lane keep assist, making it the choice for buyers prioritizing crash-test validation and everyday usability. Overall, the GLA's blend of performance, safety tech, and cabin ambience gives it a slight edge for most buyers.

BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

₹50.9 - ₹52.9 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

5-Star Euro NCAP Rating
The X1 carries a full 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, while the GLA's crash rating is not tested.
Bigger Fuel Tank
With a 51-litre tank versus the GLA's 43 litres, the X1 offers longer range between fill-ups.
Cabin Air Purifier
The X1 includes an air purifier for cabin air quality that the GLA lacks.

AI Match

62%

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Performance
80%
Comfort
76%
Luxury & Interior
84%
Technology
80%
Safety
78%
Ownership
74%
Practicality
72%
Value
70%

Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

₹51.8 - ₹55 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Stronger, Quicker Engine
The GLA's 161bhp/270Nm engine delivers 0-100km/h in 8.9 seconds, beating the X1's 134bhp/230Nm and 9.2-second sprint.
Automatic Emergency Braking & Blind Spot Detection
The GLA adds AEB and blind spot detection, both absent on the X1, for an extra layer of active safety.
Seventh Airbag
The GLA includes a driver knee airbag for 7 total airbags, one more than the X1's 6.

AI · Personalisation

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Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

BMW X1

62% Match

The X1 offers better everyday usability with a bigger fuel tank, rear parking sensors, panoramic sunroof with better ORVM setup, and slightly cheaper price, making it a practical daily driver.

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Why X1 for you?

Bigger Fuel Tank

51 litres vs 43 litres means fewer refuelling stops for daily driving.

Lower Price

At ₹50.9L vs ₹51.8L, the X1 is marginally more affordable for daily commuting duty.

More Comfort Features

Dual vanity mirrors, air purifier, and electric tailgate add everyday convenience the GLA lacks.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

BMW X1

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Mercedes-Benz GLA pulls ahead overall

The GLA leans harder into performance and active safety tech (AEB, blind spot detection) while the X1 counters with stronger crash-test validation (5-star Euro NCAP) and everyday practicality like a bigger tank and air purifier, showing a classic sport-luxury vs. rounded-comfort trade-off.

Stronger, Quicker Engine

The GLA's 161bhp/270Nm engine delivers 0-100km/h in 8.9 seconds, beating the X1's 134bhp/230Nm and 9.2-second sprint.

Automatic Emergency Braking & Blind Spot Detection

The GLA adds AEB and blind spot detection, both absent on the X1, for an extra layer of active safety.

Seventh Airbag

The GLA includes a driver knee airbag for 7 total airbags, one more than the X1's 6.

A Trade-off

The X1 carries a full 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, while the GLA's crash rating is not tested.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

BMW X1

Strengths for those who prioritise safety, range and comfort.

5-Star Euro NCAP Rating
The X1 carries a full 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, while the GLA's crash rating is not tested.
Bigger Fuel Tank
With a 51-litre tank versus the GLA's 43 litres, the X1 offers longer range between fill-ups.
Cabin Air Purifier
The X1 includes an air purifier for cabin air quality that the GLA lacks.
Lane Keep Assist with Warning
The X1 offers Lane Keep Assist with Warning as part of its ADAS suite, a feature not listed on the GLA.
More Premium Audio
A 12-speaker audio system in the X1 outguns the GLA's 6+ speaker setup for a richer in-car listening experience.

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Strengths for those who prioritise power, safety and features.

Stronger, Quicker Engine
The GLA's 161bhp/270Nm engine delivers 0-100km/h in 8.9 seconds, beating the X1's 134bhp/230Nm and 9.2-second sprint.
Automatic Emergency Braking & Blind Spot Detection
The GLA adds AEB and blind spot detection, both absent on the X1, for an extra layer of active safety.
Seventh Airbag
The GLA includes a driver knee airbag for 7 total airbags, one more than the X1's 6.
Automatic Parking Assist
The GLA offers full Automatic Parking versus the X1's reverse-camera-only setup, plus front & rear parking sensors compared to the X1's rear-only sensors.
Ambient Lighting & Alexa Integration
The GLA features 64-colour multi-colour ambient lighting and built-in Alexa compatibility, both missing from the X1.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range
Driving Range 834 km
Regenerative Braking No No
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive No No

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels
Wheels Alloy Wheels Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres 225 / 55 R18 235 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres 225 / 55 R18 235 / 50 R18
Spare Wheel & Tyre Space Saver Space Saver
Tyres Radial - Tubeless Tyres Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 2 Years / Unlimited 8 Years / Unlimited

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof Panoramic Sunroof Panoramic Sunroof, Voice Controlled, Slide Function
Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start Yes Yes
Parking Assist Reverse Camera Automatic Parking
Parking Sensors Rear Front & Rear
Cruise Control Yes Yes

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering
Steering Adjustment Tilt & Telescopic Tilt & Telescopic
Steering-Mounted Controls Yes Yes
Steering Power assisted (Electric) steering Power assisted (Electric) steering

Mileage	ARAI: 16.35 kmpl	User Reported: 15 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 3-Cylinder engine
Engine	1499 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	230 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm	270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Idle Start/Stop	Yes	Yes
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 9.2 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed		210 kmph

Front Suspension	Single-joint Spring-strut Axle	MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Multi-arm Axle with Separate Spring and Damper	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar

Length Width Height	4500 mm * 1845 mm * 1630 mm	4412 mm * 1834 mm * 1616 mm
Wheelbase	2692 mm	2729 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	51 litres	43 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.8 metres	5.7 metres
Kerb Weight		1570 kg

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)
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	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
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Silver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Auto-Dimming
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	Both Sides
Rear Wiper	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Hands-Free
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Both Sides	Both Sides
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Co-Driver (with light)
Rain-sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes

Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No

Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	235 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	235 / 50 R18
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver	Space Saver
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Yes	Yes
ADAS	Level 1
Forward Collision Warning	Warning only	Warning only
Automatic Emergency Braking	No	Yes
Lane Functions	Lane Keep Assist with Warning
Blind Spot Detection	No	Yes
High-beam Assist	Yes	Yes
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Yes	Yes
Active headrest	Yes

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front), Disc (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	No

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)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier	Yes	No

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof, Voice Controlled, Slide Function
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down

Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Automatic Parking
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes

Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	Yes
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Bootspace		425 L
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Hands-Free

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, ex	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
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:	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
Second Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Artificial Leather
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	40:20:40
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Yes
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat

Infotainment Screen	10.7" Touch-screen Display	10.25" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	12 Speakers	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna
Gesture Control	No	No
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	Yes	Yes
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
GPS Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Wireless Charger	Yes	Yes
Voice Assistant		Alexa

Driving Range	834 km
Regenerative Braking	No	No

Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Dynamic
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
Heads Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	Yes	Yes

Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering-Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering

Headlights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear	LED - Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Yes	Multi-colour (64)
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	Yes
Headlight Height Adjuster	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps	No
Taillights	LED	LED

Over The Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	Yes
Emergency Call Button	Yes	Yes
Find My Car	Yes	Yes
Geo-fence	Yes	Yes
Check Vehicle Status via App	Yes	Yes
Remote AC: On / Off via App	Yes	Yes
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App	Yes	Yes
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop	Yes	Yes
Alexa Compatibility	No	Yes

Interior	Dual Tone (Mesheffect/Pearl Chrome)	Dual Tone (Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim)
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
Spoiler		Yes
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes	Yes
Rub-strips	No	Silver
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	No
Exhaust	Chrome Finish	Chrome Finish

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes

BMW X1vsMercedes-Benz GLA

BMW X1

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Mercedes-Benz GLA pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

BMW X1

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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