BMW X1 LWB vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

BMW X1 LWB
Mercedes-Benz GLA

BMW

X1 LWB

From ₹49.9 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz

GLA

From ₹51.8 Lakh

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BMW X1 LWBsDrive18Li M Sport · ₹49.9 Lakh
Mercedes-Benz GLAGLA 200 · ₹51.8 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price X1 LWB: ₹49.9 Lakh (ahead) GLA: ₹51.8 Lakh X1 LWB ₹1.90 lakh cheaper
Airbags X1 LWB: 8 airbags (ahead) GLA: 7 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage X1 LWB: Not published GLA: 17.4 kmpl Claimed
Power X1 LWB: 156 PS GLA: 163 hp (ahead) Torque 230 vs 270 Nm
Boot X1 LWB: 540 litres (ahead) GLA: 425 litres Length 4,616 vs 4,412 mm
Versions X1 LWB: 1 GLA: 3 (ahead) Only GLA: diesel, automatic

Pick the X1 LWB for the lower price, more airbags and the bigger boot.

Pick the GLA for more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹49.9 Lakh
₹51.8 Lakh
On-road in
₹55.4 Lakh
₹57.49 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹93,084 a month
₹96,595 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
156 PS
163 hp
Torque
230 Nm
270 Nm
Gearbox
7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
Not published
17.4 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Style
Long-Wheelbase Compact SUV
Not listed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Launch Date (India)
21 August 2026
Not listed
Body Type
Not listed
Compact Luxury SUV
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Engine Type
1.5L, 3-Cylinder, Turbocharged Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
1,499 cc (approx.)
1,332 cc (1.3L Petrol GLA 200) / 1,950 cc (2.0L Diesel GLA 220d)
0-100 kmph
8.6 seconds
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol / Diesel
Engine Config
Not listed
1.3L 4-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (163 PS & 270 Nm) / 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel (190 PS & 400 Nm)
Drivetrain
Not listed
Front-Wheel Drive (GLA 200) / 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive with Off-Road Engineering Package (GLA 220d)
0-100
Not listed
8.7 sec (GLA 200) / 7.3 sec (GLA 220d 4MATIC)
Top Speed
Not listed
210 km/h (GLA 200) / 219 km/h (GLA 220d)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic
Not listed
Drivetrain
FWD (Front-Wheel Drive)
Not listed
Transmission
Not listed
7-Speed Dual-Clutch 7G-DCT (Petrol) / 8-Speed Dual-Clutch 8G-DCT (Diesel & AMG)
Gears
Not listed
7 / 8
Paddles
Not listed
Yes
Hybrid
Not listed
None

Dimensions & Capacities

Length (mm)
4,616
Not listed
Width (mm)
1,842
Not listed
Height (mm)
1,641
Not listed
Wheelbase (mm)
2,800
Not listed
Boot Space (Litres)
540 (up to 1,700 with rear seats folded)
Not listed
Rear Seat Height Increase vs Standard X1
+27 mm
Not listed
Rear Seat Base Length Increase vs Standard X1
+15 mm
Not listed
Length
Not listed
4,412 mm
Width
Not listed
1,834 mm (2,020 mm with mirrors)
Height
Not listed
1,616 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,729 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
183 mm (Unladen SUV clearance)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,570 kg - 1,685 kg
Boot Space
Not listed
425 Litres (expandable to 1,420 L with 40:20:40 folding seats)
Fuel Tank
Not listed
43 Litres (GLA 200) / 51 Litres (GLA 220d 4MATIC)
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.7 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
8
7 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front side thorax, full curtain, driver knee airbag)
Camera
360-Degree Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera (AMG Line / Facelift) / Reversing Camera with Active Park Assist
Parking Assist
Auto Park Assist
Not listed
ADAS Features
Auto Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning and Assist
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The standard-wheelbase X1 scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2022).
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 36.6/38, child occupant 44.5/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (ESP with Curve Dynamic Assist, Off-Road ABS, Downhill Speed Regulation DSR, Active Brake Assist)
ADAS
Not listed
Level 1 (Active Brake Assist, Attention Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC)
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.7-inch Infotainment Touchscreen
Dual 10.25-inch Widescreen Displays: 10.25-inch Touchscreen with MBUX Gen 7, Off-Road Display & Voice Control
Digital Driver Display
10.25-inch
Not listed
Sound System
12-Speaker Harman Kardon
Not listed
Climate Control
Dual-Zone Automatic
2-Zone Automatic Climate Control THERMATIC with Rear Center Air Vents
Other Features
Wireless Phone Charging, Powered Tailgate, Rear Seat Recline
Not listed
Digital Cluster
Not listed
10.25-inch Full Digital Color Instrument Cluster with Customizable Views
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
Mercedes me connect Suite with Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Vehicle Tracking, Geo-Fencing, Live Traffic Updates
Audio System
Not listed
Mercedes-Benz Sound System (10 speakers 225W output) / Burmester Surround Sound (AMG Line)
Sunroof
Not listed
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Sunblind
Seat Features
Not listed
Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function (3 Settings) & 4-Way Lumbar Support in Artico/Microcut Fabric
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
Adaptive LED Headlamps
Not listed
Styling Package
M Sport styling standard on the sole variant
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
High-Performance Full LED Headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist & Signature LED DRLs
Tail Lights
Not listed
Two-Piece Full LED Tail Lamps with Light Guide Elements
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Front LED Fog Lamps & Rugged SUV Body Cladding with Roof Rails

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
Skyscraper Grey, Carbon Black, Night Dusk Blue, Mineral White
Not listed
Standard Warranty
Not listed
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Warranty + 8 Years / Unlimited km Engine & Transmission Warranty
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc (Front 330 mm)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Solid Disc (Rear 300 mm)
Front Suspension
Not listed
MacPherson Strut with Comfort Off-Road Suspension
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension
Wheel Type
Not listed
18-inch 5-Twin-Spoke Alloy Wheels (Progressive Line) / 19-inch AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Alloys (AMG Line)
Tyre Size
Not listed
235/55 R18 (or 235/50 R19) Tubeless Radial Runflat
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Space Saver Spare Wheel under luggage floor

Choice

Versions
1 version
3 versions
Price range
₹49.9 Lakh
₹51.8 Lakh – ₹55 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

sDrive18Li M Sport₹49.9 Lakh GLA 200₹51.8 Lakh GLA ₹1.90 lakh more

Only the GLA sells a diesel, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹53 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

X1 LWB sDrive18Li M Sport against GLA GLA 200

CityX1 LWBGLAGap
Mumbai₹56.9 Lakh₹59.05 LakhX1 LWB ₹2.15 lakh less
Pune₹56.9 Lakh₹59.05 LakhX1 LWB ₹2.15 lakh less
New Delhi₹55.4 Lakh₹57.49 LakhX1 LWB ₹2.09 lakh less
Bengaluru₹59.46 Lakh₹61.7 LakhX1 LWB ₹2.24 lakh less
Chennai₹60.47 Lakh₹62.75 LakhX1 LWB ₹2.28 lakh less
Hyderabad₹60.49 Lakh₹63.29 LakhX1 LWB ₹2.80 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the X1 LWB or the GLA?

The X1 LWB, by ₹1.90 lakh on the versions compared here: X1 LWB sDrive18Li M Sport at ₹49.9 Lakh against GLA GLA 200 at ₹51.8 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹55.4 Lakh against ₹57.49 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The X1 LWB: not tested in this form; the standard-wheelbase X1 scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2022). The GLA: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The X1 LWB has 8 airbags and the GLA 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The X1 LWB sDrive18Li M Sport makes 156 PS and 230 Nm and the GLA GLA 200 makes 163 hp and 270 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The X1 LWB is 204 mm longer. Boot space is 540 litres in the X1 LWB and 425 litres in the GLA.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹93,084 a month for the X1 LWB and ₹96,595 for the GLA, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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