Compare Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BMW X1 vs Volkswagen Touareg

GLA vs X1 vs Touareg Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	-
  Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	-
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  High-beam Assist
  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
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Lane Departure Warning
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	-
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Digital	-
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	-
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	-
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera	-
  Clock	Digital	Digital	-
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	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
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	-
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6+	12	-
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	-
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	-
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	-
  Air Purifier
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	-
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All	-
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	-
  Break Type - Rear	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

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather	-
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	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)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	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)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	-
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	-
  Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split	-

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All	-
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All	-
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	-
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	-
  Doot Sill Plates	Metallic	Metallic	-
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	-
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	-
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release	-

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	-
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim	Mesheffect/Pearl Chrome	-
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	-
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver	-
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers

• Exterior

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

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	8	3	-
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000	-
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	-

GLA vs X1 vs Touareg Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC)
  Top Speed	210	-	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	8.9	9.2	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	16.35	-
  Driving Range (km)	-	834	-
  Engine	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1499 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	-
  Engine Type	-	TwinPower Turbo 3-Cylinder engine	-
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm	-
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm	230 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	-
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	-
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	-
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.7	5.8	-
  Suspension - Front	MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	Single-joint Spring-strut Axle	-
  Suspension - Rear	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	Multi-arm Axle with Separate Spring and Damper	-
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	-
  Tyres Size - Front	235 / 50 R18	225 / 55 R18	-
  Tyres Size - Rear	235 / 50 R18	225 / 55 R18	-
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	-

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	425	-	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	43	51	-
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	-
  Length (mm)	4412	4500	-
  Width (mm)	1834	1845	-
  Height (mm)	1616	1630	-
  Wheelbase (mm)	2729	2692	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1570	-	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	-
  No of Doors	5	5	-

GLA vs X1 vs Touareg News

GLA vs X1 vs Touareg User Ratings

Overall Rating	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings 0 Reviews	4/5 5 Ratings 4 Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	-	-
	5 Interior	-	-
	5 Ride Quality	-	-