The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X1 sDrive18i (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
€ 31,700

€ 41,600

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X1 sDrive18i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 220 d.
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 220 d
62.9
71.7
81.1
58.8
71
79.6
71.7 in
Width
71 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
62.9 in
Height
58.8 in
105.1
174.8
106.3
174.2
174.8 in
Length
174.2 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 220 d
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.54 %

General
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 220 d
F48
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B38-A15
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X1 sDrive18i
138 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X1 sDrive18i
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Performance
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 220 d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X1 sDrive18i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220 d
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23.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
BMW X1 sDrive18i
23.57 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW X1 sDrive18i
43 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 d
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
576 mi
Range
590 mi
BMW X1 sDrive18i
576 mi
590 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW X1 sDrive18i
104.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft