The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X1 sDrive18i (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19)
€ 28,200
€ 29,700
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X1 sDrive18i is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180.
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180
60.8
70.8
79
58.8
71
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.8 in
Height
58.8 in
108.7
176.3
106.3
174.2
176.3 in
Length
174.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
General
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180
E84
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
N46-B20
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW X1 sDrive18i
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW X1 sDrive18i
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180
Performance
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X1 sDrive18i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180
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22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
BMW X1 sDrive18i
22.42 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X1 sDrive18i
31 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
508 mi
Range
545 mi
BMW X1 sDrive18i
508 mi
545 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
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).
108 kWh
BMW X1 sDrive18i
145.8 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
