The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X1 sDrive18i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
€ 34,800

€ 29,000

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180.
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180
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
175.1
106.3
173.9
175.1 in
Length
173.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %

General
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180
F48
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
B38-A15
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW X1 sDrive18i
138 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW X1 sDrive18i
162 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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24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
BMW X1 sDrive18i
24.04 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X1 sDrive18i
44 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
587 mi
Range
545 mi
BMW X1 sDrive18i
587 mi
545 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
Environmental Impact
102.4 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
102.4 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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