2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BMW X1 - Which should be your first luxury SUV? | ⁠

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The Mercedes-Benz GLA and BMW X1 are options of interest for anyone buying their first luxury car. Nikhil Bhatia brings the two together to tell you which one does it for both head and heart.
Camerapersons: Sharad Vegada, Roshni Manghani
Editor: Siddhesh Kadam
0:00 - Introduction
0:48 - Design and styling
1:49 - Interiors
4:45 - Features and safety equipment
5:38 - Rear seat comfort
7:36 - Boot space
8:01 - Performance, ride and handling
12:09 - Audi Q3
12:32 - Price and verdict
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@autocarindia1 3 месяца назад

To know more about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BMW X1, click here - www.autocarindia.com/car-comparison-reviews/mercedes-benz-gla-vs-bmw-x1-comparison-diesel-duel-430784

@MarkAllen-xt1wm 3 месяца назад

Q3, if you don't want a diesel. But frankly, this entire segment of luxury vehicles is obsolete in today's market. The emergence of strong 30-40L "domestic" premium vehicles have dethroned the Q3, GLA, and X1. 10y back, these cars had much better ride quality, power, interior quality, and features than most cars in the market. Today, cars like the XUV700, Safari, Kodiaq, Superb, and Tucson offer a very, very similar experience WITHOUT the luxury tax. Luxury automakers are completely out of touch with reality, but I cannot blame them because the prosperous Indian consumer seems to love these vehicles despite the outrageous prices. 72L for a GLA220d and 65L for a 3cyl X1 is downright shameful

@jyothikarnavar 3 месяца назад

Very well said 👌

@drodrigues3451 3 месяца назад

💯

@Anoopworks 3 месяца назад

You have precisely penned my thoughts on this tomfoolery by the German brands with Indian customers...

@fearkilledmorelivesthanwar. 3 месяца назад

Its the Indian govt tax on CBU import cars..no point in blaming the germans.

@mks1702 3 месяца назад

these cars are CKD not CBU. Cars like the tiguan and kodiaq are also CKDso yes these cars are indeed overpriced@@fearkilledmorelivesthanwar.

@amalchristy007 3 месяца назад

a BMW with a better ride quality than a Merc and a Merc with better driving dynamics and involvement than a bmw😮😮quite an irony😅

@ag135i 3 месяца назад

Things and standards are changing in everything everywhere.

@vikram5491 3 месяца назад

I've test driven almost every single BMW on sale, even M4 and M5. And this new X1 feels totally different to every other BMW. More like an Audi with its slow steering and smooth acceleration, made for comfort more than dynamics.

@bmnihaal 3 месяца назад

Exactly 😂

@arunsingh3715 3 месяца назад

Change of times

@ananndryemul 3 месяца назад

GLA ride quality is pathetic, seats too r very uncomfortable. X1 far better in terms of ride and seating comfort. Audi is a big no no for only petrol

@kaushikganesh6216 3 месяца назад

The x1 is 67 lakhs on road in bangalore, these reviews have to talk about on road prices because its a big difference than the ex showroom cost.

@krishchaudhry2222 3 месяца назад

on road cost differs state to state , rto in metro cities are very high , same car in chandigarh or himahcal will cost 55-57 lakhs

@kaushikganesh6216 3 месяца назад

@@krishchaudhry2222 true but most people who buy these cars live in metros and bangalore and bombay are the highest in the country when it comes to road taxes, worth mentioning on road prices in which ever city this is being filmed in just for better context and insurance cost which is mandatory across the country adds up to the real cost so even a basic insurance cost is unavoidable which can be mentioned to shed some light on real world prices.

@hi5ashwin 3 месяца назад

The merc seems to have evolved away from a LED projectors setup to a reflector based LED headlamps. I notice KIA and Hyundai use the reflector setups in the top end and give the projector headlamps in the base variants of their Seltos and Creta. I’m curious to know which amongst these two is better performing. Can somebody throw light on this topic of light 😅

@sainavin29 3 месяца назад

Extremely helpful. Thanks 👍

@yashveersingh1795 3 месяца назад

Great video 👍 Thanks a lot for this one

@doctor.arjun.drives 3 месяца назад

I think Q3 makes a lot of sense for petrol ⛽️

@saranraparthy 3 месяца назад

The current creta and seltos have 160hp more than the bmw x1, maybe the torque figure differs but that’s such a step down from bmw.

@vm-hv9he 3 месяца назад

It's bmw and don't just trust on paper figs.

@arunsingh3715 3 месяца назад

@@vm-hv9he True but false, verna turbo DCT smokes BMW X1 in acceleration feel for more than half the money

@vm-hv9he 3 месяца назад

@@arunsingh3715 then according to you Verna will smoke gla as well

@vm-hv9he 3 месяца назад

@@arunsingh3715 people buying x1 for bmw driving dynamics and suv comfort not for racing..yeah I swear that bmw is meant for performance

@mks1702 3 месяца назад

@@vm-hv9he verna is slower than the q3 and gla but quicker than the x1

@sunny020388 3 месяца назад

if any one is wondering, the ground clearance on both cars is 183mm.

@bmnihaal 3 месяца назад

You guys shouldve included q3 even if its offered only in petrol

@WesternRailwaysAnimation 3 месяца назад

I agree with you on the last part, for those looking for an exciting entry level luxury SUV with best in the segment styling and easy to use tech, Q3 and if within the budget, the sportback Q3 should be the go to car, quattro AWD is just impeccable and sets the Q3 levels apart from GLA and X1.

@M4NA5 3 месяца назад

XC40 (R.I.P.) > Q3 > GLA > X1 (3 cylinder engine lmao)

@gr8vijay 2 месяца назад

XC40 🥲

@TayingK Месяц назад

Gla

@inventorpranjal 3 месяца назад

More detailed take on BYD Seal, please, especially after the new tax cut announcements

@sanjeevaurangabadkar8564 3 месяца назад

Autocar SHOULD include laden ground clearance and water wading depth in reviews. We all know the specs but include practical aspects like maintenance and ASS too.

@smilemaker9284 3 месяца назад

Great suggestions👍

@sameerdesai2 Месяц назад

I m looking for x1 and gla which car i should buy as borh r good on their platforms

@gp_here 3 месяца назад

I like how the video started with "it must be a diesel" in 2024, esp considering the X1s gasoline excuse

@lukemaunabhraham9552 2 месяца назад

bro x1 which one to go with diesel or petrol?? i am hearing stuff like diesel cars would be banned in few years

@pragyansaurav 3 месяца назад

VW tiguan/Skoda kodiaq over these any day.

@dodgeduncan4868 3 месяца назад

U don't pay for specs but brand value

@chadultrapromax1735 3 месяца назад

@@dodgeduncan4868lol no brand value. These entry level shit boxes don't even have the quality. Heck even in their luxury segments these three are reducing their build quality with scratchy and low glossy plastics.

@alwafrco3822 Месяц назад

Good information 👍

@midhungopan9270 3 месяца назад

Q3 ftw ❤..... should've included in this video

@sushilgowtham870 3 месяца назад

What are your ideas on the q3 compared to the x1 and the gla?

@Ashish-_- 3 месяца назад

@@sushilgowtham870 An expensive Kodiaq/Tiguan. But is quicker due to lesser weight

@kaysush 2 месяца назад

Doesn't Mercedes also has an option of Seat Kinetics ? Isn't that the massage function ?

@ar_krrish 3 месяца назад

Got mine. The latest range rover sport

@udaykumar-we3bk 3 месяца назад

Define luxury!

@lukemaunabhraham9552 2 месяца назад

hi bro which would you suggest petrol or diesel in X1. i am hearing stuff like diesel would be banned in upcoming years and the showroom executive himself is telling prefer petrol.

@NikhilOnCars 2 месяца назад

The X1 diesel is better than the X1 petrol, at least on paper. However, the government’s anti-diesel stance is a cause for concern. There won’t be a ban on diesels but further down the road, the fall in demand could impact resale value

@sandeeplgupta 13 дней назад

A diesel is a diesel is a diesel. It’s atleast 25 years until they think to take it off road completely!

@harshaokin8064 3 месяца назад

if this was a 15L price bracket comparison, they would cry about the lack of ventilated seats. But here they seem to smile and ignore it. for the price they quote, these two are glaringly underequipped vehicles. our Indian cars like the Safari and XUV700 make way more sense and are more VFM, unless of course the buyer is more keen on the logo than the offering.

@anirudh727 3 месяца назад

You clearly missed the active massage in the gla.

@ajaysonune1625 3 месяца назад

Engine Tyre and suspension noise ??? Not explained

@bhavyamgor3022 3 месяца назад

Audi Q3 Sportback Anyday🫡

@shivapillai1681 3 месяца назад

The shift in performance is crazy for a BMW

@chadultrapromax1735 3 месяца назад

X1 going toe to toe by half priced kushaq in performance will never be not funny. Indian car market is stupid.

@mananagarwal7002 3 месяца назад

2nd Gen F48 X1 >>>>>>

@Blinddrummersumit 2 месяца назад

Bhopal me show room he nhi hai

@sandeeplgupta 13 дней назад

How and where do Q3 stands as against these..? It should be more bang for buck IMO.

@theholidayscout 3 месяца назад

For more than 50 L, both the cars lack basic features like ventilated seats. Which are a must in india 🇮🇳 .. The kia and hundai at half the price offer much much ! More features

@theholidayscout 3 месяца назад

These two care are just expensive due to the Brand names. And import duty

@wagyubeef925 3 месяца назад

@@theholidayscoutthese are ckd cars not cbu

@rohitjagiasi9349 3 месяца назад

Finally Merc edges over BMW on power , very impressive

@williamwatson72 3 месяца назад

I am poor but still watching the video's

@pradhumnathombare6982 3 месяца назад

So do you really think the one who can afford these cars watch these videos and decide which one to buy? No of course not. 😅😅

@mackisbrocklesnar 3 месяца назад

those who can afford do not waste their time watching random videos on RU-vid.

@wagyubeef925 3 месяца назад

@@pradhumnathombare6982why not? The end result is obviously what the customer prefers but nothing wrong watching reviews to get a better clarification,man you all sound so naive 😂

@harivinayak03 3 месяца назад

Why are heavier cars with 150hp (like the BMW) quicker than smaller cars such as the Kia Seltos, Hyindai Creta, VW Taigun? Tyres? better transmissions perhaps?

@SreekarReddy-ff1mh 3 месяца назад

BMW always underrates it’s power figures on paper. In reality, they usually have at least 10 percent more. Look at some drag races between the base X5 and the velar p400. X5 is down 65 hp and is heavier but wipes the floor with the velar each time. That and the gearboxes are certainly better. That being said the 150hp is still unreasonable at this price point.

@burnttoast9890 3 месяца назад

@@SreekarReddy-ff1mh the GLA is literally a second quicker in 0-100 , even if they have underrated it , it's still an embarrassing thing to behold

@burnttoast9890 3 месяца назад

The Creta turbo goes 0-100 in 8.9 seconds , the BMW is half a second quicker, what a shame

@mks1702 3 месяца назад

power is not everything, its also about how its delivered. The x1s 150hp is probably delivered more evenly throughout the rev range unlike the other manufacturers. Plus bmw underrates its power figures a bit

@burnttoast9890 3 месяца назад

@@mks1702 it's not about the power , the Alto puts down it's 60 hp to the ground properly /s You understand how stupid you sound right? International markets get a 240bhp engine for a lesser price. Stop coping by proxy for BMW

@VIKRAMSdhu 3 месяца назад

❤❤❤

@maddy3030 3 месяца назад

Forget both....yes, took test rides of both , then went ahead and booked the 2024 upcoming Skoda kodiac. Much plush interiors, safety and luxury, and a bit more powerful. And ofcourse a petrol. Besides it gives more features as compared to both. Being a Skoda Octavia owner wanted a change, but fell in love with Skoda again......😂

@sujayponnachath Месяц назад

Is it the kodiaq that's getting launched this year?. 2024

@Krieky 3 месяца назад

My almost 6 year old X1 offers 199 BHP and 400 nM of torque. Good for Mercedes then that BMW changed those great specs to something so average in the third gen X1 otherwise we wouldn’t even be having a comparo! 😀

@Itsme-pb5zk 3 месяца назад

exactly me too having 2017 x1 msport with 200 bhps & 400 nm torque😅

@parthasen9517 3 месяца назад

It seems the roles r reversed 😃 BMW Is always a Driver’s Car & Mercedes more Sedate & Plush They have ruined the X1 by giving it a Sedate engine & ordinary Handling I’m in love with my 2019 X1 which is 2L biturbo producing 190bhp & 400NM Of torque-Yes it’s a bit stiff but the handling is nice 👌🏽 I’m tad sad that BMW X1 is not the same as before 😔 If I had to buy I would go for a Q3 or a VW TIGUAN Which has the same set up like a Q3😃

@robissonwillard7266 3 месяца назад

Nice🇸🇦

@parthasarathy5759 3 месяца назад

Mercedes any day ❤

@paulwfko 2 месяца назад

What is the series of GLA? 200 or 250

@n.martinmoses 2 месяца назад

GLA 220d 4MATIC AMG line - Diesel

@rakmanbaba 3 месяца назад

What has the world come to that you now have to pick BMW for comfort and luxury and a Merc for sportiness. Does it really cost that much more for BMW to have continued with s20d for India making it the un-questionable choice here?

@mayanksakhare7630 3 месяца назад

Pl make a video on bmw x1 petrol engine

@parthasen9517 3 месяца назад

Yes But I think that 3cylinder engine is going to Disappoint enthusiasts 👍

@arnabchakraborty4915 3 месяца назад

Audi Q3 always

@user-wp6pz5kg8m 3 месяца назад

The GLA is a Nissan/ Renault underneath, from the chassis/ drivetrain/ suspension/ engine… average cars with a premium price tag

@midhun1625 3 месяца назад

Bmw 🔥

@odinmaximus9597 3 месяца назад

2nd Gen X1 is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@jyotimutnal1912 3 месяца назад

X5 vs GLE please

@akaxe77 3 месяца назад

If I were choosing between these two in petrol, I’d definitely pick the Kodiaq L&K. 😂😂

@moizmaster870 3 месяца назад

FWD and under 150hp (3 cylinder petrol). How do they justify the price. The X1 internationally has about 240hp and AWD. Disappointed.

@tessylukose7956 3 месяца назад

But comparing with Bmw the GLA more of the car with the feel of power and luxury😊

@nischaldev8695 3 месяца назад

The X1 is more.of a crossover and GLA is technically a hatchback. Impreza, focus, mazda3 and golf hatchbacks are longer and spacious than the wannabe GLA suv

@hari__3204 3 месяца назад

Please mention your correct height.... Don't just tell " im just under 6 feet tall " ....so should i assume you are 5'1 ? Please be specific on height measurements

@NikhilOnCars 3 месяца назад

182cm.

@wagyubeef925 3 месяца назад

I would choose xc40 ev

@wagyubeef925 3 месяца назад

Im a 530d owner and an obvious bimmer fan, but here, GLA takes the upper hand.

@dheeraju5955 3 месяца назад

Volvo xc40 should be the first luxury car with safety as well

@raghavjsankar3004 3 месяца назад

Aah I'd rather save some cash and get a superb- if your dealer still has one

@pico_123 3 месяца назад

Mercedes seems to be value for money. 🎉

@corporatelifestylebyriaz 3 месяца назад

Q3 sportsback is the unique

@PreetSinghVlogz 3 месяца назад

The Merc GLA has a loud and punchy engine, stiff suspension and more driving pleasure, so basically a BMW 😅

@prasna174 3 месяца назад

Hyundai Tucson

@TechnoTweet Месяц назад

All these features are available in Kia Seltos

@MrHashisz 3 месяца назад

These entry level germans still lack features provided in sub 25L cars.

@sagar19408 3 месяца назад

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@monishsagalia9910 3 месяца назад

Hyundai Tucson 🔥

@prasanthnaidu1 3 месяца назад

I own the 18D and i had test driven the GLA AMG. I'd recommend the BMW anyday cause its just a much more well rounded package. The driving dynamics are amazing and it feels really smooth to drive. A true luxury experience. The GLA feels very raw in comparison and a notch lower. I do plan to unlock the ECU of my bmw post warranty from Femto which will give best of both worlds. Till then 15kmpl avg in choc-a-block traffic is not too bad 😬

@adityaprasad6247 3 месяца назад

Video not playing in 4k

@DavidJohnson-yy4de 3 месяца назад

+++++

@Manas_Pratim_Gogoi 3 месяца назад

10Rs in my bank account is be like "Arey kuch toh charam karo" 😁

@ReviewKuchhbhi 3 месяца назад

It should be Audi Q3

@thesaint0001 3 месяца назад

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a winner. You will get all features in around 35 Lakh.

@subashshekar 3 месяца назад

Neither. Entry level luxury cars make zero sense these days. Xuv700 will beat both of them hands down for a much better package at insane value. If you are going for the Germans, 80+ lakhs is where the real fun stuff begins.. if it's 50 to 60 lakhs, forget the badge and use your head.. just go for the xuv700.

@wagyubeef925 3 месяца назад

True! My dsl xuv 700 is powerful and feature loaded than these two cars

@mahendra_akshaj 3 месяца назад

Oh teri MG, main teriiiiiiiiii Pareshaan kar diya hai😂

@harimohanpatel5442 3 месяца назад

BMW car with just 150 bhp and they use m badge is just stupid I think bmw should reserve the m badge just to it’s performance car or that classic m badge will looses it’s charm 😢

@vikashilpa 2 месяца назад

GLA and x1 are worst cars to be labelled as luxury cars such a loud engine noise and low power. This time it’s Q3 the clear winner in this segment

@alimony4golddiggers 3 месяца назад

Bmw has limited showrooms... Mercedes has showrooms all over india. Bmw has no 360 camera. Bmw tyres are not for indian roads.. If driver wants to race 24×7 then bmw.

@godisbak8460 3 месяца назад

20 lac ki verna same feel de deti h inside se xD

@wagyubeef925 3 месяца назад

Good joke

@mohanphadnis 3 месяца назад

Get a ioniq 5. Cheaper and more powerful than both these. Better, cheaper and faster than both of these.

@amitkolekar1077 2 месяца назад

Why is there no talk of Skoda Superb on Autocar? It's been a week or 2 since the website is showing the Superb as available for booking. Often we see reviews of cars to be launched for months into the future. Its a bit surprising and disappointing.

@abhi00723 2 месяца назад

Audi Q3 is much better tbh. The engine is more powerful than the two and spacious as well.

@tanujsoni3057 3 месяца назад

Skip both and go for tucson diesel! You will save a lot and won't miss on anything. Those who say.. German brands.. bla bla bla! Keep buying overpriced fancy car 👍

@reubenrobert4939 3 месяца назад

Get a Camry instead

@Kakarot_0029 3 месяца назад

Tiguan 2024 already eats them for breakfast

@kaustavmandal24 3 месяца назад

Petrol is petrol.

@Itsme-pb5zk 3 месяца назад

m lucky enuf that i own 2017 x1 msport with 190 bhps n 400nm torque 😬😬

@senior6367 2 месяца назад

Bmw>>>>>benz any day❤

@kevinlovescars 3 месяца назад

what an irony, these cars are build against each other tag lines. Merc is supposed to soft and cushy and here the bmw is under performing haha

@mackisbrocklesnar 3 месяца назад

these cars are such a waste of money and efforts. both should bring back their hatchbacks.

@epictetus__ 17 дней назад

2L Diesel Engine with just 190Hp for 65 Lacs ?!!!! No thanks 🤣

@ChiXPosts 3 месяца назад

BMW does not want people to buy it's diesel engine

@adarshshastri8337 3 месяца назад

Petrol is even terrible

@Rocks715 Месяц назад

Seltos at 21 lakhs comes with more powerful engines and more features than either of them

@kingaditya2499 8 дней назад

But Safety zero

@Rocks715 8 дней назад

@@kingaditya2499 creta has same features with 5 star ratings

@danCK1990 2 месяца назад

sorry but a kodiaq, fortuner and even the harrier make more sense

@dipen8016 2 месяца назад

Tere pas konsa he

@serious1587 3 месяца назад

They are both quite terrible value for money and you would be much better served by buying a less luxurious brand in this price range. These A-class/1 series cars are meant as 1-2 person cars for kids of rich people. Basically a bigger version of the Barbie Jeep. You're paying a whole lot of money just for status and compromising on actual luxury, comfort and performance.

@prd2271 3 месяца назад

Cars like xuv700/safari/hycross/tiguan/kodiaq make these entry level luxury cars look grossly overpriced

@chanduramgopalakrishnan8765 3 месяца назад

No ventilated seats? What a joke man?

@naveenshirin143 3 месяца назад

It's cute how these channels pimp few brands ahead of others obviously for some favors or kind, none of these cars can hold a candle to volvo xc40 which is superior to all these cars

@NikhilOnCars 3 месяца назад

The XC40 is only sold as an electric now !

@naveenshirin143 3 месяца назад

@@NikhilOnCars yes. I was talking about the phase when it was available as a petrol hybrid

@NikhilOnCars 3 месяца назад

So we should praise a car that’s not on sale? I don’t get it!

@naveenshirin143 3 месяца назад

@@NikhilOnCars the old videos of this channel and few others also demonstrate this callous attitude when xc40 was very much on sale