Comparo: 2016 BMW X1 vs Audi Q3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

If there was one defining characteristic of the BMW X1, it was that it was driver’s car - it was nimble, handled great and was very involving to drive. But was it a people’s car? Not in the strictest sense - it was stiff, not the most comfortable in the segment and not the most spacious either.

But over the past couple of years, BMW has started to make a change in direction. The X1 is now more comfortable, spacious and rides more like a luxury car should. But does this change in strategy make it better equipped to take on its other…