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Elevate every drive around Houston and beyond with your next new vehicle. Two options in the luxury segment have probably captured your attention as affordable, family-friendly entries into the segment. You’ll love comparing the Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X1. Both of these SUVs give you plenty of power, luxury accouterments, and high-tech features all over the cabin, perfect for commutes in Katy or weekly errands in Woodlands. Either of these luxury SUVs is perfect for weekend getaways far from Sugarland.
Read our debate between the Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X1 from Star Motor Cars. We think the Mercedes-Benz wins out on several fronts! We’ll compare the Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X1 specs and other aspects.
In terms of starting prices of the BMW X1 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA comparison, you’ll see that the BMW X1 may be slightly favored with its lower MSRP than the Mercedes-Benz GLA. That’s not to say the BMW is cheap. BMW is a vaunted German manufacturer with a lot of fans.
However, we invite you to look at the value and features you get in the BMW X1 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA. You can upgrade to an all-wheel-drive system with the Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC®® while getting peak performance with Mercedes-AMG®upgrades.
Meanwhile, there are just two trims on the BMW X1 with AWD. See the differences between the BMW X1 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA prices here:
Now, we’ll compare the Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X1 specs of the engines. Both have all-wheel drive. If you love ultimate power, invest in the 2024 Mercedes-AMG® GLA 35 4MATIC® model. It generates 302 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.
Compare the engine specs of the base models here:
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is versatile thanks to 50.5 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume. The BMW X1 only has about seven cubic feet more. However, you’ll get these top-of-the-line features you might not find in the BMW when you compare these Mercedes-Benz vs. BMW SUVs:
You’ve seen our comparison of these Mercedes-Benz vs. BMW vehicles. Ready to get behind the wheel of a new Mercedes-Benz GLA? Contact us or call (713) 868-6800 to schedule a test drive at your convenience. Browse our new vehicle specials to see if you could lower your overall price.
*Starting price is MSRP, or Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. MSRP excludes transportation and handling charges, destination charges, taxes, title, registration, license, tag, preparation and documentary service fees, insurance charges, and Dealer add-on products, accessories and associated labor and installation charges. MSRP for a base model prior to customer build also excludes charges for optional equipment, products, packages, and accessories. Actual vehicle price and availability may vary by Dealer and should be confirmed with the dealer selected by customer.
**EPA estimated fuel economy. Compare the estimated mpg to the estimated mpg of other vehicles. You may get different mileage depending on how fast you drive, weather conditions and trip length. Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the highway estimate.
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