Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. BMW X1
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class and BMW X1 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz B-Class and the BMW X1.
When we compare the Mercedes-Benz B-Class's and the BMW X1's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The BMW X1 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class's and the BMW X1's specifications and ratings, the BMW X1 is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz B-Class.
Pricing: A used 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class ranges from $11,994 to $18,473 while a used 2017 BMW X1 is priced between $13,085 to $23,332.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class’s base engine makes 177 horsepower, and the BMW X1 base engine makes 228 horsepower. The B-Class is rated to deliver an average of 85 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 87 miles. The X1 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 515 miles.This gives the Mercedes-Benz B-Class the advantage in fuel efficiency and the BMW X1 the advantage in maximum range. The B-Class uses electricity, and the X1 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW X1 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The BMW X1 has an average safety rating of 4.88 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$39,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$34,891
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$22,990 - $51,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,878
Price Range:
$11,994 - $18,473
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
44,676
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,093
Price Range:
$13,085 - $23,332
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$20,842
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$14,684 - $38,002
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
141
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
79,879
# Good or Great Deals:
55
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
BMW X1 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X1
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
5.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
4.1 - 5.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.6 - 8.4
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Rankings
Not yet available
BMW X1 Rankings
Ranking
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10 out of / 13Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
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40 out of / 68Ranking
59 out of / 68Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Trim Levels
B 250e
BMW X1 Trim Levels
sDrive28i, xDrive28i
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.88 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
177 hp
Torque:
251 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
85 / 82 / 84
Range (city/hwy):
87 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not yet available
Maximum Charging Rate:
3.5 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 32 / 26
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 515 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Cargo Space:
21.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
51.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
116.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
27.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
128.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3924 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
62.5 inches
Length:
171.5 inches
Wheelbase:
106.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3543 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
62.9 inches
Length:
175.4 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Cosmos Black Metallic / Night Black
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic / South Seas Blue Metallic
Brown
Cocoa Brown Metallic
Gray
designo Mountain Grey Magno / Mountain Grey Metallic / Polar Silver Metallic
Green
Kryptonite Green Metallic
Red
Jupiter Red
White
Cirrus White
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Estoril Blue Metallic / Mediterranean Blue Metallic
Brown
Chestnut Bronze Metallic / Sparkling Brown Metallic
Gray
Mineral Grey Metallic
Green
Dark Olive Metallic
Red
Not available
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Sahara Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Hazelnut Brown
Gray
Crystal Grey
Red
Cranberry Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Mocha
Gray
Oyster
Red
Not available
