Comparing the BMW X1 and the Mercedes-Benz EQS side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW X1 is available at ₹4,999,000, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS is priced at ₹15,299,000. On the engine front, the BMW X1 comes with a 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz EQS's N/A (Electric), producing 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) and 328 bhp (EQS 450+) / 523 bhp (EQS 580 4MATIC) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | 107.8 kWh NMC Lithium-Ion |
| Displacement | 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | sDrive (FWD) / xDrive (AWD) | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) |
| Engine Type | 1.5L B38 TwinPower Turbo / 2.0L B47 Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (RWD or AWD) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 7-Speed DCT (Petrol) / 8-Speed Steptronic (Diesel) | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 16.48 kmpl (Petrol) / 19.98 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 (Petrol) / 4 (Diesel) | — |
| Power | 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) | 328 bhp (EQS 450+) / 523 bhp (EQS 580 4MATIC) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 230 Nm (Petrol) / 360 Nm (Diesel) | 568 Nm (450+) / 855 Nm (580) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (7-Speed DCT / 8-Speed Steptronic) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 107.8 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~31 min (10-80%) / AC: ~11 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC (200 kW) |
| Range | — | 770 km - WLTP (EQS 450+) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - One-Pedal Drive |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 610 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 3150 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 107 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1555 kg | 2585 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1642 mm | 5216 mm / 1926 mm / 1512 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm | 3210 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (electric, rear-axle steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Augmented Reality HMI |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro | MBUX Hyperscreen (3-screen 141 cm curved array) |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control | Yes - DRIVE PILOT L3 + DISTRONIC |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver (top) | Yes - Front (Multicontour + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 10.7-inch BMW iDrive 8.5 Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.8-inch MBUX Hyperscreen + Passenger Screen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Yes - KEYLESS-GO + Digital Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes - Auto Folding | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - 4-Zone |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec Leatherette / Vernasca Leather (top) | Nappa Leather / MANUFAKTUR |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) / 6-Speaker (base) | Burmester 3D 15-Speaker / 40-Speaker Dolby Atmos |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | Yes - USB-C throughout |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Adaptive Headlamps | Digital Light LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 225/55 R17 (base) / 225/50 R18 (top) | 265/40 R21 (front) / 295/35 R21 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch / 18-inch Alloy Wheels | 21-inch AMG Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - PRE-SAFE Brake |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes - ESP 9.1 + AIRMATIC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° (top) | Yes - 360° Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireSpace SilverPortimao BlueCape York Green | Graphite GreyObsidian BlackOpalith White |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
