When shopping for a new vehicle in the compact luxury SUV segment, two models are likely to rise to the top of your list: the Mercedes-Benz GLA and the BMW X1. These German vehicles provide distinctly differing takes on luxury, technology, and performance, but one of the two stands head and shoulders above the other. Find out why the Mercedes-Benz GLA leads its segment when you visit Mercedes-Benz of Owings Mills.
The Highest Level of Performance
Both of these automakers offer a variety of different trim levels and versions of their SUV, but the Mercedes-Benz GLA has the power advantage at the top end. The AMG® Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 S ups the ante with a handcrafted AMG® 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine with a total output of 416 horsepower. In comparison, the high-end BMW X1 M35i offers 312 horsepower, which is potent but falls short of the benchmark set by the Mercedes-Benz model.
Intuitive, Tech-Filled Cockpit
Both the Mercedes-Benz GLA and BMW X1 feature sophisticated digital cockpits and voice assistants. However, upon closer examination, the MBUX® (Mercedes-Benz User Experience™) system in the Mercedes-Benz GLA line offers more intuitive interaction. An example of this is the available augmented video for navigation. This system overlays graphic directional arrows and street names onto a live video feed of the road ahead, which makes complex intersections and unfamiliar areas easier to navigate. The BMW X1 doesn’t offer a feature like this one.
Elegant, Comfortable Cabin
Creating a personalized and calming cabin atmosphere is a hallmark of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. While the BMW X1 does offer ambient lighting, the Mercedes-Benz GLA features an available 64-color ambient lighting system, with dynamic multi-color themes that can be linked to the climate control.
Discover the Advantages of the Mercedes-Benz GLA in Owings Mills, MD
Here at Mercedes-Benz of Owings Mills, we have only begun to scratch the surface of the advantages offered by the Mercedes-Benz GLA. Discover why this luxury compact SUV is a segment leader by taking it for a spin today!
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