Compare Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BMW iX1

GLC vs GLA vs iX1 Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	Not Tested
  Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking			-
  High-beam Assist	Adaptive
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Anti-theft Alarm	-		-
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light	-		-
  Lane Departure Warning
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator		Dynamic	Not Applicable
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking	Reverse Camera
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Alexa Compatibility
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android Auto Support			Wireless
  Apple Car Play Support			Wireless
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6+	6+	12
  Wi-Fi Hotspot			-
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  MP3 Playback	-		-

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
  Air Purifier			-
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  AC for Third Row		-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only
  Cigarette Lighter	-		-
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control			-

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Artificial Leather	Leather
  Ventilated Seats	Front Row
  Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: 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)	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)
  Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-		-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: 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)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat	Cup Holder		Cup Holder
  Lumbar / Back Support	-	Driver Only	-
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Adjustable Head-rests	-	Front & Rear	-
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat	Inclined
  Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	40:20:40	40:20:40

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window	Rear - Manual
  Doot Sill Plates	Aluminium	Metallic	-
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Hands-Free	Hands-Free	Electric Opening and Closing

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps		LED	-
  Tail Light	LED	LED	LED
  Puddle Lights		-

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Black/ Macchiato Beige and Sienna brown	Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim	-
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
  Cup Holders	Front & Second Row	Front & Second Row	Front & Second Row
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers	Both Sides
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic	Panoramic
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Roof rails
  Rub - Strips		Silver	-

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	8
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Not Applicable
  Battery Warranty (Years)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	8
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	160000

GLC vs GLA vs iX1 Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Electric
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	219	210	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	8	8.9	5.6
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Full-time	No	Torque-On-Demand
  Mileage - User Reported	10.5	15	-
  E20 Compatibility	Not Applicable	E20	-
  Driving Range (km)	-	-	417
  Engine Start / Stop when Idle	Yes	Yes	No
  Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	-
  Engine Type	2.0 litre with Inline-4 Turbo	-	-
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	194 bhp @ 3600 rpm	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	-
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	440 Nm @ 1800-3200 rpm	270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm	-
  Electric Motor	No	-	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
  Peak Motor Performance	-	-	308 bhp, 494 Nm
  Battery	-	-	66.4 kWh, Lithium Ion, 66.4 kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	-
  Regenerative Braking	No	No	Yes
  Drivetrain	AWD	FWD	AWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode
  Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, SOHC	4, DOHC	-
  Pure Electric Driving Mode	No	No	Yes
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power-assisted (Electric)	Power-assisted (Electric)	Power-assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	5.7	-
  Suspension - Front	-	MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	Double wishbone
  Suspension - Rear	-	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	Five-link
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless
  Tyres Size - Front	235 / 55 R19	235 / 50 R18	R18
  Tyres Size - Rear	235 / 55 R19	235 / 50 R18	R18
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	620	425	490
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	62	43	-
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	5
  Length (mm)	4716	4412	4500
  Width (mm)	1890	1834	1845
  Height (mm)	1640	1616	1612
  Wheelbase (mm)	2888	2729	2692
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1570	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	5	5	5

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GLC vs GLA vs iX1 User Ratings

Overall Rating	5/5 1 Ratings 0 Reviews	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings 0 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	5 Exterior	-
	-	5 Interior	-
	-	5 Ride Quality	-