2025 BMW X1 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review

Picture of the 2025 BMW X1

2025 BMW
X1

MSRP*: $41,350 to $50,800
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

2025 Mercedes-Benz
G-Class

MSRP*: $148,250 to $161,500
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MPG - City 23 - 24 MPG 17 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 33 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 46.9 - 57.2 ft3 68.6 - 70.3 ft3
Engine
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 312-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 443-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 579-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 241 - 312 hp 443 - 579 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,000 lbs
Exterior Length 177.2 - 177.4 in 182.0 - 190.0 in
Exterior Width 72.6 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 40.4 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 38.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 42.1 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 41.9 in
Rear 40.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class than in the BMW X1, due to its greater head- and legroom. The BMW X1 will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X1 as you will with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the BMW X1 is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X1 is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW X1, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Handling
The BMW X1 has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW X1 has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Powertrain
The BMW X1 has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the BMW X1 and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The BMW X1 has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.