BMW X1 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

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

BMW

X1

From ₹50.9 Lakh

X1 version

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Mercedes-Benz

GLA

From ₹51.8 Lakh

GLA version

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BMW X1sDrive18d M Sport · ₹52.9 Lakh

Only differences

Mercedes-Benz GLAGLA 220d 4MATIC · ₹53 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price X1: ₹52.9 Lakh (ahead) GLA: ₹53 Lakh X1 ₹10,000 cheaper

Safety X1: 5 stars (ahead) GLA: Not rated yet Euro NCAP

Mileage X1: 16.35–20.37 kmpl GLA: 18.9 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim

Power X1: 148 hp GLA: 190 hp (ahead)

Boot X1: 476 litres (ahead) GLA: 425 litres Length 4,500 vs 4,412 mm

Versions X1: 2 GLA: 3 (ahead)

Pick the X1 for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating and the bigger boot.

Pick the GLA for better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 8)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹52.9 Lakh

₹53 Lakh

On-road in

₹58.7 Lakh

₹58.81 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹98,628 a month

₹98,813 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Diesel, automatic

Power

148 hp

190 hp

Torque

Not listed

400 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

16.35–20.37 kmpl

18.9 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Premium Compact Luxury SUV

Compact Luxury SUV

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol / Diesel

Displacement

1,499 cc (1.5L 3-Cyl Petrol) / 1,995 cc (2.0L 4-Cyl Diesel)

1,332 cc (1.3L Petrol GLA 200) / 1,950 cc (2.0L Diesel GLA 220d)

Engine Config

1.5L 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol / 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel

1.3L 4-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (163 PS & 270 Nm) / 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel (190 PS & 400 Nm)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

Front-Wheel Drive (GLA 200) / 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive with Off-Road Engineering Package (GLA 220d)

0-100

9.2 sec (Petrol) / 8.9 sec (Diesel)

8.7 sec (GLA 200) / 7.3 sec (GLA 220d 4MATIC)

Top Speed

208 km/h (Petrol) / 210 km/h (Diesel)

210 km/h (GLA 200) / 219 km/h (GLA 220d)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

7-Speed Steptronic Dual-Clutch Automatic

7-Speed Dual-Clutch 7G-DCT (Petrol) / 8-Speed Dual-Clutch 8G-DCT (Diesel & AMG)

Gears

7 / 8

Paddles

Yes

Hybrid

None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Single-piston floating caliper ventilated disc

Ventilated Disc (Front 330 mm)

Rear Brakes

Single-piston floating caliper disc

Solid Disc (Rear 300 mm)

Front Suspension

Adaptive M Suspension with frequency-selective dampers (15 mm lowered on M Sport)

MacPherson Strut with Comfort Off-Road Suspension

Rear Suspension

Adaptive M Suspension Multi-link axle

Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension

Wheel Type

18-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Double-Spoke Style 838 M Bicolour)

18-inch 5-Twin-Spoke Alloy Wheels (Progressive Line) / 19-inch AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Alloys (AMG Line)

Tyre Size

225/55 R18 Tubeless Radial

235/55 R18 (or 235/50 R19) Tubeless Radial Runflat

Spare Wheel

Space Saver Spare Wheel in luggage floor

Space Saver Spare Wheel under luggage floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

4,500 mm

4,412 mm

Width

1,845 mm

1,834 mm (2,020 mm with mirrors)

Height

1,630 mm

1,616 mm

Wheelbase

2,692 mm

2,729 mm

Ground Clearance

205 mm

183 mm (Unladen SUV clearance)

Kerb Weight

1,500 kg (Petrol) / 1,575 kg (Diesel)

1,570 kg - 1,685 kg

Boot Space

476 Litres (expandable to 1,527 L)

425 Litres (expandable to 1,420 L with 40:20:40 folding seats)

Fuel Tank

45 Litres (Petrol) / 54 Litres (Diesel)

43 Litres (GLA 200) / 51 Litres (GLA 220d 4MATIC)

Turning Radius

5.7 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2022). Adult occupant 32.8/38, child occupant 43.9/49.

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.

Airbags

6 Airbags (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain)

7 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front side thorax, full curtain, driver knee airbag)

ESP/TC

Yes (DSC, DTC, CBC, ARB slip control, Hill Descent Control)

Yes (ESP with Curve Dynamic Assist, Off-Road ABS, Downhill Speed Regulation DSR, Active Brake Assist)

ADAS

Level 1 (Parking Assistant with Reversing Assistant up to 50m, Cruise Control with braking function, Attentiveness Assistant)

Level 1 (Active Brake Assist, Attention Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC)

Camera

Parking Assistant with Rear View Camera & Park Distance Control

360-Degree Surround View Camera (AMG Line / Facelift) / Reversing Camera with Active Park Assist

TPMS

Yes (TPMS with individual wheel readout)

Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats & front passenger)

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

BMW Curved Display: 10.7-inch Touchscreen with BMW Operating System 9.0

Dual 10.25-inch Widescreen Displays: 10.25-inch Touchscreen with MBUX Gen 7, Off-Road Display & Voice Control

Digital Cluster

10.25-inch Full Digital Information Display

10.25-inch Full Digital Color Instrument Cluster with Customizable Views

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

My BMW App, Digital Key Plus, BMW Maps Cloud-Based Navigation, OTA Updates

Mercedes me connect Suite with Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Vehicle Tracking, Geo-Fencing, Live Traffic Updates

Audio System

Harman Kardon Premium Sound System (12 speakers 205W)

Mercedes-Benz Sound System (10 speakers 225W output) / Burmester Surround Sound (AMG Line)

Sunroof

Panorama Glass Sunroof (Electric slide & tilt with sunblind)

Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Sunblind

Seat Features

Sport Front Seats with Power Adjustment, Driver Memory & Active Massage Function

Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function (3 Settings) & 4-Way Lumbar Support in Artico/Microcut Fabric

Climate Control

2-Zone Automatic Climate Control with rear air vents

2-Zone Automatic Climate Control THERMATIC with Rear Center Air Vents

Wireless Charger

Yes (Vertical Wireless Smartphone Charging Tray with retaining clamp)

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

Adaptive LED Headlights with Matrix Function & Inverted L-Shaped DRLs

High-Performance Full LED Headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist & Signature LED DRLs

Tail Lights

Full LED Sculpted 3D L-Shaped Taillights

Two-Piece Full LED Tail Lamps with Light Guide Elements

Fog/DRLs

Integrated LED DRLs & All-Weather Cornering Fog Lights

Front LED Fog Lamps & Rugged SUV Body Cladding with Roof Rails

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 years)

3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Warranty + 8 Years / Unlimited km Engine & Transmission Warranty

Service Interval

Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 12,000-15,000 km)

12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions

2 versions

3 versions

Price range

₹50.9 Lakh – ₹52.9 Lakh

₹51.8 Lakh – ₹55 Lakh

Colours

13 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

sDrive18i M Sport₹50.9 Lakh GLA 200₹51.8 Lakh GLA ₹90,000 more

Diesel, automatic

sDrive18d M Sport₹52.9 Lakh GLA 220d 4MATIC₹53 Lakh GLA ₹10,000 more

On-road price in six cities

X1 sDrive18d M Sport against GLA GLA 220d 4MATIC

City	X1	GLA	Gap
Mumbai	₹60.29 Lakh	₹60.4 Lakh	X1 ₹11,300 less
Pune	₹60.29 Lakh	₹60.4 Lakh	X1 ₹11,300 less
New Delhi	₹58.7 Lakh	₹58.81 Lakh	X1 ₹11,000 less
Bengaluru	₹62.99 Lakh	₹63.12 Lakh	X1 ₹11,800 less
Chennai	₹64.07 Lakh	₹64.19 Lakh	X1 ₹12,000 less
Hyderabad	₹64.62 Lakh	₹64.75 Lakh	X1 ₹12,100 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 or the GLA?

The X1, by ₹10,000 on the versions compared here: X1 sDrive18d M Sport at ₹52.9 Lakh against GLA GLA 220d 4MATIC at ₹53 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹58.7 Lakh against ₹58.81 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The GLA claims 18.9 kmpl against 16.35–20.37 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The X1: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022. The GLA: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The X1 has 6 airbags and the GLA 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The X1 sDrive18d M Sport makes 148 hp and the GLA GLA 220d 4MATIC makes 190 hp and 400 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The X1 is 88 mm longer. Boot space is 476 litres in the X1 and 425 litres in the GLA.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹98,628 a month for the X1 and ₹98,813 for the GLA, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.