BMW iX1 LWB vs Mercedes-Benz GLA Comparison

Compare the BMW iX1 LWB and Mercedes-Benz GLA on Carbike360 - price, specs, driving range, performance, features, charging time, and more.

BMW iX1 LWB eDrive20L M Sport costs ₹51.40 Lakh, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA 200} is priced at ₹51.80 Lakh.

BMW iX1 LWB eDrive20L M Sport is an Electric car and delivers 531 driving range with 66.4 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan battery capacity, where as Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 has 1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, delivers 161 bhp @ 5500 rpm with 17.4 mileage.

BMW iX1 LWB vs Mercedes-Benz GLA Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	BMW iX1 LWB	Mercedes-Benz GLA
Price	₹51.40 Lakh	₹51.80 Lakh
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Battery Capacity	66.4 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	NA
Driving Range	531 kms	NA kms
Safety	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

BMW iX1 LWB

₹ 51.40 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

₹ 51.80 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

51.40 Lakh

51.80 Lakh

EMI

₹94,909

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹95,648

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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User Rating

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4.4

NCAP Rating

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Colors

BMW iX1 LWB Colours

Mercedes-Benz GLA Colours

Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

490 litres

425 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

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43 litres

Highway Mileage

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AC Regular Charging

0-100 % : 6 Hrs 30 Mins, 11 KW Charger

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Range

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Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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270 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

10-80 % : 30 Mins, 130 KW Charger

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Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

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Transmission

Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Engine Type

Electric

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Electric Motor Assist

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Battery

66.4 KWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan

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Battery Charging

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Electric Motor

1 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Placed At Front Axle

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

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161 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

8.6 seconds

8.9 seconds

Others

Regenerative Braking

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

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270 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

204 Bhp, 250 Nm

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Mileage (ARAI)

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17.4 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

11 KW Charger

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Top Speed

175 kmph

210 kmph

Drivetrain

FWD

Driving Range

531 km

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Engine

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1332 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

8.6 seconds

8.9 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

City Mileage

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Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

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1616 mm

Width

1845 mm

1834 mm

Ground Clearance

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183 mm

Kerb Weight

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1570 kg

Wheelbase

2800 mm

2729 mm

Length

4616 mm

4412 mm

Rear Suspension

Multi-link

Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Front Tyres

225 / 55 R18

235 / 50 R18

Rear Tyres

225 / 55 R18

235 / 50 R18

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone

MacPherson Strut With Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

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5.7 metres

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Body Kit

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Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Rub-strips

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Silver

Roof-mounted Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Driver Seat Adjustment

10 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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)

Headrests

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

Dual Tone

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Artificial Leather

Interior Colours

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Black, Macchiato Beige / Black With Optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Folding Rear Seat

Inclined

Flat

Second Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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)

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

Front Seatback Pockets

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Departure Prevention

Puncture Repair Kit

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Child Seat Anchor Points

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Blind Spot Detection

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Rear Middle Head Rest

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Silver

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Silver

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Both Sides

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

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Metallic

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Speakers

Infotainment Screen Size

10.7 inch

10.25 inch

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

Head Unit Size

Gesture Control

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

Touchscreen Size

10.7 inch

10.25 inch

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless

iPod Compatibility

Smart Connectivity

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Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Gear Indicator

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Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

160000

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Third Row AC Zone

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Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

12V Power Outlets

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Automatic Parking

Heater

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt & Telescopic

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Cruise Control

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Air Purifier

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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Ambient Interior Count

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Fog Lights

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LED

Reading Lamp

Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Co-Driver Only

Rear Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Descent Control

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Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

BMW iX1 LWB

✓Excellent BMW iX1 LWB electric range and efficiency
✓Best-in-segment rear seat space and recline
✓Premium interior with vegan leather upholstery
✓Advanced infotainment with BMW OS 9
✓Strong charging support ecosystem across India

Mercedes-Benz GLA

✓Refined petrol and powerful diesel engine options with advanced efficiency technology.
✓Premium cabin with MBUX, dual 10.25-inch screens, ambient lighting, and high-quality materials.
✓Strong safety package with Active Brake Assist, knee airbag, and Car-to-X Communication.
✓Practical features like panoramic sunroof, memory seats, wireless charging, and a powered tailgate.
✓AMG Line variant offers sporty exterior and interior enhancements.