BMW X1 vs Mercedes GLA vs Audi Q3 vs Volvo XC40 best premium compact SUV comparison
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- This is our in-depth comparison review of the BMW X1 vs Mercedes GLA vs Audi Q3 vs Volvo XC40 for the best premium compact SUV. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
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00:00 Best premium compact SUV comparison!
00:19 BMW X1
48:41 Mercedes GLA
1:25:31 Audi Q3
2:14:56 Volvo XC40
2:56:27 Which one would I take home?
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00:00 Best premium compact SUV comparison!
00:19 BMW X1
48:41 Mercedes GLA
1:25:31 Audi Q3
2:14:56 Volvo XC40
2:56:27 Which one would I take home?
#Mercedes #Audi #BMW
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Thomas, as always, thank you for your in-depth review! Always informative, always entertaining
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I’ve had the Audi Q3 40TDI Vorsprung since June 19. I’ve had many cars, but frankly, this is the best. Not wishing to tempt providence, but nothing has gone wrong. Everything still works. It is averaging 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km), which considering is quite good. Adaptive cruise control & lane keeping assist are crucial for a constant motorway driver. The leather seats still look new. The B&O stereo is awesome and the boot swallows my camping gear whole. It has held 65% of it’s value. When the lease period expires this June, will I buy it outright? You betcha, no brainer!
Grateful for this very detailed comparison! I currently have a q3 but want to switch to a bmw x1, so this helped me make up my mind. Super handsome reviewer so that made the long video more enjoyable too :))
cheers !!! Please recommend :)
We bought the XC40 after driving all of them. It felt to use your words more sophisticated as a package.
I can't really decide between Q3 and volvo... I am leaning towards volvo though, does it feel over all better?
@@sarahyousef5978 yes it does. Can’t help feeling Q3 maybe sharing just a few too many parts from VW. Plus no one does interiors as well as the Swedes
@@chrisg3780Volvo infotainment is trash. Outdated
@@chrisg3780 it depends if you want a fancy interior, germans are better it's more shinny when people get in or if you want the classic luxury interior, simple but efficient then it's volvo
@sarahyousef5978 q3 sucks. From a3 2013 it seems a lower car not even Audi, just the badge.
I have had my X1 18d s drive M Sport for over a month now and it’s a very capable car. Great driving position and fantastic handling. The only thing I don’t like is the new operating system is not as easy to use as my old 320i touring also I find the driving modes a bit gimmicky but apart from that it’s a brilliant vehicle.
Just bought a new x1, very pleased, I looked at all 3 of the others but the x1 just felt better quality and design, only the poor bottle holders and lack of small storage drawer could of been better otherwise excellent all round
Thats why they the x3 😂
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I agree with your assessment. I ordered the iX1. We only had an X1 for test driving but the interior is basically identical and it was similar enough to make the decision. The iX1 is going to be faster than the X1 we drove and who can go past having Hans "Zimmer In Your Bimmer".
I am undecided between X1 and iX1, I will appreciate your further advice. I can spend more on accessories if I go for X1?
The new Mercedes GLA 220d 4 matic is a great car on bad roads & quiet on tarmac , built strong as i drive in it 7000 miles a year. It always works.
Super great video! 3 hours of review!! This is a record I guess!
Personally, I am Not a fan of BMW’s comfort level. I drove x3 and 228i. The seats are killing my lower back. X3’s is more tolerable but I expect a much better seat from a luxury compact SUV. I hope the latest generation offers some improvement on that. Recently, I picked Volvo and ordered an XC40 ultimate for how comfortable the seats and the ride are, and the safety features/records of the brand offers. It will be my EDC for the next few years. So comfortable ride for long hour driving and top safety are the top priority. Driving dynamic, acceleration and handling are more than adequate for how I use it everyday. When your seat is hurting your butt, the handling, acceleration and driving dynamic becomes meaningless. Coz all you want is to get out as soon as possible.
Thanks so much! Yeah the Volvo seats are amazing
Much needed comparison in this segment. Very detailed walkthrough, it covers most of the aspects before making own conclusion. Thanks Thomas!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I found the BMW X1 to be the best when it comes to customization and mitigating the cost. You can really fine tune a custom package that will fit your budget. When trying to add options with audi and mercedes the price really sky rockets quickly.
Great comparison! very detailed! Greetings from Mexico City! In Mexico we have a lot roads in a very bad conditions so I love the way that my Audi Q3 S-Line normal edition (No Sportback) performs in this roads with very bads conditions. The Audi suspension is very comfortable!
Thanks keep tuning in !
Would you say the Q3 has the greatest ground clearance of all 4 vehicles?
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I just got the new X1 (18i) with the M sport package. I had the previous X1 version. Overall, I can say that it’s a completely different car, in every aspect. Almost like night and day when comparing both generations. Very sporty when you need it, and very confortable!
Thanks for sharing
Don't they have exactly the same chassis, drivetrain and engine? How are they so different? Or maybe you mean you had the E84 version?
@@GeorgeSotirov Well we have had the E84 (18d) and then 2 different models of the F48, first the 20i and now we have the 25e. Everyone has been a major stepup, even from the 20i to 25e as newer model. I dont doubt a single second that the U11 is as big stepup as from the E84 to F48. That step was HUGE.
18i is slow as a dog lmfap
@@roboticvenom1935 i also order this one. For high speed races i will use the bmw s1000rr
Thank you as always great video
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I like how his videos are simply showing the car and not his opinion. great work
Thanks 🙏
great comparison!
Appreciated 🙌
I could watch these videos all day
Enjoy 😊
1:45:29 that's a German in him right there. From Chill to No chill in a second 😅😅👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Hey thanks again for this amazing content-Keep up the good work-Autogefuhl Team😍😀..........
Our pleasure!
Wonderful video, Thomas. Am Leaning towards the upcoming GLA mild hybrid over the 3-Cylinder engine BMW X1 available in Singapore.
cheers m8 !
If you think it can't get any better... what a video!
🙏🙏 please share 😎
I have just ordered the new bmw x1 sDrive 20i with M package and I'm waiting for my SUV !! I'm so excited!!😁
enjoy =)
Love it will probably order it but as an Etron 55 owner with virtual mirrors. Please Polestar put glass in the back with a standard rear view mirror !!!
Hi Thomas love and greetings from Toronto Canada I must say u do such a great job and u r very hard worker too I m not just saying but I mean it although excellent comparison but it's not my cup of tea it's too small for my taste keep it up bravo
Wow, thank you 🙏
super comprehensive, danke!
welcome!
For me The XC 40 is the better Allrounder when our comes to the SUV feel, safety, comfort, features and value for money.
If Thomas came to explain everything about my car personally to me with his soothing voice, I would buy any car he suggested
Audi all the way, just got one with sport package and black optic
Hi Tom! Great comparison thoses SUVs, it will help some people do better decision to buy new car. All cars are produced with details, and buyer will search something for itself from this comparision.
Maybe also good topic for movie is about prices new cars, some forecast, short interview with car sales / cars producer - what they think ( from inside of the market ), are they can produce cheaper car, why price are so highy ( In my opinion ). It will help understand market, why some price of new car will rised 20%-30% or more.
Cheers!
Have the 20i x drive x2 for 3 years now wheel must be 18s very fast and handles amazing recommend a test drive
What is the noise level in the Audi Q3 sport? How does it compare to the BMW X3 and Mercedes's new GLC?
Thank you Thomas, for sharing the link. Would love if you could also add Tonale to the line up and also give us your recommendations on it. Given there are some reliability issues with Alfa Romeo, would it be safe bet to go with them or stick to either XC40 or Q3.
New xc40 also have android automotive infotainment: czcams.com/video/xkkCC-KsyYg/video.html
looks like all 4 of them needs final touches for exterior designes. For interiors, I am an audi fan but I really hate that gear selector. It is killing the premium look.
Has the Head-Up Display the same size and functions like the other BMW Models like 3-Series or higher? Is the projection in the disc identical and exactly nice and big?
I looked at all of these before buying my xc40. I almost bought the x1, but the xc40 was just right for me. Anyways your reviews help a ton!!!
Realized I said xc40 LOL, I MEANT TO SAY C40 recharge even tho it’s electric , I only went with it bc I love the xc40 but had some issues with it, but the c40 had the things that improved/fixed them
Nice enjoy 😎
@@gian_m just curious, what is improved/fixed on the C40 over the XC40?
if it wasn't for this video, I didn't know Volvo can be such an amazing car. I drove one few hours ago at my Volvo dealer and yes, you feel very special when you are inside and you drive it through the city and on B roads ... such an amazing feeling of not owning none of the 3 others brands which almost everybody buy them just to own in front of their friends ... everybody looks at the Volvo on the streets, it is a really head turner and inside it is absolutely 5stars hotel, just amazing. I thought it is a chinesse crap but not at all, just the money came from China but the car is made in EU, amazing!
Thanks a lot for the review. I've ordered x1 M sport xdrive23i as well. One thing is I read so many other reviewers saying X1 got some hesitation when going from stop or traffic. Did you felt any when compared?
Cheers!
Hmm with this tester here it was fine
@@autogefuehl okay, happy to hear that you didn't had that. It's mainly noticeable when in economy mode and won't notice it when in sport mode is what they say. Hopefully BMW could sort that out if there is.
Also one other thing, X1 might infotainment might get iDrive9 Android Based update in this year as per CES 2023. Fingers crossed!
@@rjk08 it won't get the updated, not compatible my friend. (work at bwm dealer)
Bro finna make me spend my money😢😖😭🤣🤣👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 great video
Thanks 🙏 please recommend 😎
after last comparison It’s like u heard my internal thought saying I wish u compared Mercedes too, and here it is
yes indeed :-)
J’ai été surpris par le prix local Réunion… merci pour votre essai
Just ordered a X1 23D X line, got to be more reliable than my last car
what was your last car?
@@roboticvenom1935 Range Rover Evoque 200 Diesel SE Dynamic (in my profile pic) only lost £1,900 in 20 months and 12,000 miles, Range Rovers are well sorted, in fact put my name down for the Electric Evoque in 2024, my BMW X1 is arriving in April, great review thanks
I think there is one another HUGE benefit to x1- trunk size. It is 540L which is nearly same as 550L on x3 and largest among all of those cars
Also hybrid x1 u11 trunk is 490L, which is a lot compared to other hybrids! (X3 hybrid g01 = 450L, x5 45e g05 = 500L!)
While acceleration of x1 30e y11 is as fast as fastest g05 45e g05! 5.6sec 0-100 😅 while all with air resistance of bmw 4 series = 0.26 I (think MB gla glc is about 0.32-0.35 = alot less efficient)
i really like how you say Harman Kardon 😊
Really like the Merc GLA or Audi Q3.
I actually have to make the choice. Currently driving a Q3 sportback but need to change. Its either Q3, XC40, or X1. But the latter has long delivery time so out and price wise a little too much. The Volvo XC40 is best priced because its complete. With the Audi, you have to be carefull because all nice features you need to select otherwise they will not put it in. That is something that actually sucks about Audi (also VW). So thanks Thomas for putting these four reviews together. Any choice will be good, it will come to fine details and of course to the cents.😅
yeah agree!
Hi Thomas. How would you compare the comfort of X1 suspension with 18-inch and 19-inch wheels? Thank you for your review.
Smaller wheels bring more comfort
@@autogefuehl thank you
I had the XC40 lovely car and so fun to drive! I traded it for a Lexus NX hybrid and although the fuel economy is marvelous I miss the Volvo, nothing exciting about the NX bigger for sure but I felt the Volvo felt bigger, I might trade it for BMW X1 it looks really nice and fun! Not sure if I would get a XC40 just cause now it feels a bit outdated in comparison to the bmw
thanks for the feedback !
A good point for the germans: 40/20/40 rear bench split is. for me, a major advantage. Especiallly for large dog owners! I would expect all big estates and suv having premium exepvtations to have it, at least as an option!
Hi good evening.. I want to ask you.. Is it for sale?
Q3 #1
Two days before Xmas I purchased the "BMW X1 SDrive 20i Xline", but the (estimated) delivery-time is ... January ... 2024 !? 🙄 (I am living in Belgium)
Hi, would you please try and review the Cupra Formentor? Thanks
here we go: czcams.com/video/obfAQId-qDY/video.html
I'm looking very closely at the iX1 when the lease (because I wanted to test/experience the electric side) on my Active Tourer 225e ends.
حلقة جميلة اذا بالإمكان التصوير بالدول العربية أو بلاد الشام نتمنى لك مزيد من التقدم والنجاح
Thanks 🙏
Check this out: czcams.com/video/m7Sda74nYHA/video.html
Thank God thats the one I bought !!!! 😍
Which one
@@remy88 should arrive this month. X1 storm bay metallic black and red inside MSport.
Hi. What you said around 28:00 about the steering i know what you mean but dont agree that its not in the bigger ones, i felt exactly same thing with x3 on highway that hey whats up with the steering why is it so weird - found it difficult to stay centered in lane on long drive and wondered how can bmw with so much R&D and testing end up with final results like that esp when making cars for so many years i just dont understand it - thanks for your amazing reviews
Thanks for the feedback!
I’ve felt this on a 3 series too
Fully agree🤘
I just ordered a 24 20i with the msport and msport pro packages. I cant wait for the pro seats which just became available, in the alcantara finish. Im just really torn between the mineral white and the frozen grey. anyone have the frozen grey? is it as sensitive as they say? I love the mineral so no real loss either way. Thanks.
Great review. Just one comment about the Volvo and its steering feel. As far as I can see, it was the only one on winter tyres which don't give the same steering feel as summer tyres.
Thanks 🙏
Hmmm not quite sure, i d have to recheck. But could be!
19-21 wheels, big front surface all not great for fuel consumption. But at least the mirrors are extra streamlined on the BMW 😂
Q3 looks the best. All of them are great cars
Should I be concerned that Volvo XC40 1.5 cc turbo is only 129 (hp)?
X1 all day everyday
Which one you’d NOT pick? Seriously Mercedes looks like it has lost its „German“ touch. Also love the manual control nubs by Audi, hard choice between here vs X1.
Between the iX1 vs XC40 Recharge P8(2024 RWD biased) which is better?
Both nice for sure! Testing the updated XC40 in a couple of weeks
I owned the GLA and wasn't impressed with the build quality or the way it drove
BMW👍👍👍
Why are tyres so large on these vehicles? They look good, though not always, but spoil the ride and are expensive. Would be interesting if you did a video on this Tomas.
manufacturers put them on because larger tyres look better - yes they are less comfortable in driving
Bigger wheels in general don't make sense in that the wheel arches cut into luggage space. But it's a combination of fashion and profit. Having low profile tyres on my BMW 320 I'd never do it again -not for the comfort so much as the noise they make when you scrape them against a kerb when parking. It's an expensive sound.
BMW X1
Well done Thomas! What a very deep comparison…for me the new X1 is the best among others, only the interior is same premium as the GLA, honestly I really love the floating style dashboard in the X1. Or maybe interior of the X1 is better than the GLA. What do you think? 🤔
Thanks 🙏 please share 😎
Yeah the interior quality is higher in the X1
que lux por las vistas a mis canciones gracias ........
can you review Nissan Xtrail epower ?
Here it is: czcams.com/video/e1-SD-gpa4c/video.html
que lux vamos por el millon de vistas a mis canciones ..........
lux un millon de vistas a mis canciones gacias .......
All the favorite routes around Freiburg....
Porsche Macan would reign supreme if you included it :)
One segment above that is! czcams.com/video/AJaqgkYqmqE/video.html
@@autogefuehl ah thanks!
XC40
Audi looks the best. My opinion.
All day every day Tonale
enjoy our Alfa Tonale review here: czcams.com/video/Bw9DSpIhf5k/video.html
Not a hater and just my opinion...but Thomas could you talk to the German car makers to make cars with less plastic and better build Quality 😄
Tnx
if only we got the plug in the US
I have an GLA 35 AMG........It is miles above the SUV's compared here
мне нравиться volvo xc40
you can buy moskvich)))
XC40 for me
The Volvo looks great. Mercedes was the biggest letdown.
Idk why you keep admiring 3D sound for listening music, no body who loves high end music system in a car cares for 3D.
I'm a bit worried about the reliability of German cars. Therefore I'd rather go for Volvo.
The introduced Volvo is/are the 2021 / 2022 model year one(s). New 2023 models have Google OS and many features changed / improved so this comparison is not 100% valid/adequate anymore.
yes Android Automotive now does great job in the XC40: czcams.com/video/xkkCC-KsyYg/video.html
Volvo
Does bmw X1 have lot of tyre noise and road noise when travelling in highway? Does it hold 3 people at the back comfortably??
have you checked it out full length? Also this might help: czcams.com/video/P4BOtJ1zC5E/video.html
@@autogefuehl I did check it. Thanks. Do you recommend a particular engine for a company car purchase ? Or is it better to switch to Tesla?
BMW please listen: I NEED ventilated seats, yeah I know it's gross but in summer I get a sweaty back! Please Autogefuhl try to communicate this with BMW, I would rather have this then heated/massage or anything!
Get a Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage...they have a lot of options (including ventilated seats) and very good value for money.
@@gordonnorris4202 I know I saw it but the ride compared to something like this X1 is going to be very bad because already the GLA murders it.
@@revoltoff I have the new Tucson, with ECS (electronic suspensions) and the ride is great...go do a test drive at least ;)
If "Visual choice" is hard for you, maybe try saying "Squirrel" next time :D
I thought this would be subcompact.
1:22:43...Whaaa? Haha
Range Rover vogue?
Pretention aside I will take a Honda CR-V sport touring.
Audi has to have one of the worst interior designs in any luxury car! Mercedes beats everyone else in that department
Maybe for me the Volvo but for you maybe something else.