Classy crossovers: BMW X1 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

SPECIFICATIONS

BMW X1 sDrive 18d xLine 

Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 AMG Line 

Overall Length (mm)

4,447

4,410

Overall Width (mm)

1,821

1,834

Overall Height (mm)

1,598

1,611

Wheelbase (mm)

2,730

2,729

Ground Clearance (mm)

185

185

Seating Capacity

Five Persons

Five Persons

Engine Type

BMW TwinPower Turbo Diesel, Four Cylinder, 16-valve 

Turbo Gasoline, Four Cylinder, 16-valve

Engine Displacement (L)

2.0

1.3

Maximum Power Output (hp/ rpm)

150 / 4,000

163/ 65500

Maximum Torque (Nm / rpm)

350 / 1,750

250/ 1,620

Drive-by-Wire

With

With

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic 

7-Speed Dual Clutch Automatic 

Paddles Shifters

With

With

AT Shiftlock

With

With

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

50

50

Emission Rating

Euro 6

Euro 6

Brake

Front: Ventilated Discs

Rear: Disc

Front: Ventilated Discs

Rear: Disc

Steering Gear Type

Electric-Assist Rack and Pinion

Electric-Assist Rack and Pinion

Power Steering

Electric Power Steering (EPS)

Electric Power Steering (EPS)

Steering Wheel Material

Leather

Leather 

Cruise Control

With

With

Steering Wheel Controls

Audio and Bluetooth Hands-Free Telephone

Audio and Bluetooth Hands-Free Telephone

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Tilt and Telescopic

Tilt and Telescopic

Wheel Size and Type

18-inch alloy Y-Spoke Style with Run-Flat Tires

19-inch AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light Allow Wheels

Spare Tire

Space Saver Type

Space Saver Type

Headlights

LED 

LED

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

LED

LED 

Fog Lights

LED

LED

Side Turn Signal Lights

Door Mirror Integrated

Door Mirror Integrated

Tail Lamp

LED

LED

High-Mount Stop Lamp

LED

LED

Door Handles

Body Color

Body Color

Door Mirror Color

Body Color

Body Color 

Radiator grille

Chrome

Diamond AMG-Line

Door Mirror Adjustment

Power Adjustable

Power Adjustable

Power Folding Door Mirrors

With

With

Antenna

Rear Micro Type

Rear Micro Type

Wipers

Intermittent with Washer

Intermittent with Washer

Front Bumper Lower Grille

Standard

Standard

Tailgate Spoiler

With

With

Side Sill Garnish

With

With

Seat Material

Black Leather

Black Leather

Seat

Front: Power Sliding and Reclining with Adjustable Headrest and Height Adjuster (Driver)

Power Slide and Recline (Passenger)

Rear: Slide and Recline with Split Folding

Front: Power Sliding and Reclining with Adjustable Headrest and Height Adjuster (Driver)

Power Slide, Recline, and Height (Passenger) 

Rear: Fixed with Split Folding

Audio System

10.25-inch Touchscreen

10.25-inch Touchscreen with MBUX

Connectivity

USB, Bluetooth, BMW iDrive, Apple CarPlay

USB, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay

Speakers

Hi-Fi Loudspeakers

Four Speakers with Two Tweeters

Air Conditioning System

Automatic with Dual Zone Climate

Automatic with Dual Zone Climate

Center Console

With Armrest

With Armrest

Push Start System

With

With

Speedometer

With

With

Fuel Level

With

With

Fuel Consumption Meter

Instantaneous and Average Read-out

Instantaneous and Average Read-out

Trip Meter

Digital

Digital

Range Computer

With

With

Temperature

Gauge

Digital

Illumination Control

With

With

Door Open Warning

With

With

Inner Door Handles

Silver

Silver

Map Light

With

With

Dome Light

With

With

Rear View Mirror

Day and Night

Day and Night

Sun Visor

Driver: With Vanity Mirror, Lid, and Ticket Holder

Front Passenger: With Vanity Mirror and Lid

Driver: With Vanity Mirror, Lid, and Ticket Holder

Front Passenger: With Vanity Mirror and Lid

Grab Rail

Four

Four

Bottle Holders

Six

Six

Power Windows

With Auto Up/Down for Driver

With Auto Up/Down for Driver

Windshield Defogger

Front and Rear

Front and Rear

12V Accessory Socket

Front (x1)

Front (x1)

Console Panel

Black with Soft Pad

Black with Soft Pad

Airbags

Driver, Front Passenger, Side, and Side Curtain

Driver, Front Passenger, Side, and Side Curtain

Seatbelt

Driver: Adjustable Three-point ELR

Front Passenger: Adjustable Three-point ELR

Rear: Three-point ELR (x3)

Driver: Adjustable Three-point ELR

Front Passenger: Adjustable Three-point ELR

Rear: Three-point ELR (x3)

Seatbelt Reminder

Driver and Front Passenger

Driver and Front Passenger

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

With

With

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

With

With

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)

With

With

Hill Start Assist (HAS)

With

With

Child Safety Lock

With

With

Isofix Child Seat Anchor

With

With

Security Alarm

With Immobilizer

With Immobilizer

Reverse Camera

With Guidelines

With Guidelines

Door Beams

With

With

Pinch-free Power Window

Driver Side

Driver Side

Available Body Color

Alpine White, Black, Black Sapphire, Glacier Silver, Mediterranean Blue 

Cosmos Black, Polar White, Denim Blue, Patagonia Red, Iridium Silver, Mountain Grey, Night Black, Digital White 

PRICE

P3.19 million 

P3.390 million