The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X1 sDrive18i Steptronic DKG (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
€ 33,800
€ 34,300
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 d.
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180 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
173.9
174.8 in
Length
173.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.32 %
General
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
F48
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
B38-A15
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X1 sDrive18i
138 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X1 sDrive18i
162 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Performance
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X1 sDrive18i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 d
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24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
BMW X1 sDrive18i
24.04 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW X1 sDrive18i
39 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
519 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW X1 sDrive18i
519 mi
797 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW X1 sDrive18i
115.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
