The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X1 sDrive18d (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)

€ 30,200
BMW X1 sDrive18d (09 - 12) BMW X1 sDrive18d
€ 30,600
 Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW X1 sDrive18d is 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 CDI.
BMW X1 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
60.8
Blueprint BMW X1 sDrive18d (09 - 12)
70.8
79
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
71
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.8 in
Height
58.8 in
Blueprint BMW X1 sDrive18d (09 - 12)
108.7
175.4
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
175.4 in
Length
173.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X1 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW X1 sDrive18d (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.78 %
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)

General

BMW X1 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
E84
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW X1 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X1 sDrive18d
141 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X1 sDrive18d
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

Performance

BMW X1 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X1 sDrive18d

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

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24.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.4 lb/hp
BMW X1 sDrive18d
24.16 lb/hp
29.4 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X1 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW X1 sDrive18d
45 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
729 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW X1 sDrive18d
729 mi
777 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
107 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
82.2 kWh
BMW X1 sDrive18d
107 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X1 sDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft