The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X1 sDrive20i (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 32,200
€ 30,600
€ 32,200
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 slightly. The BMW X1 sDrive20i is 6 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 5.1 cm taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 CDI.
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
1545
1798
2006
1494
1804
2022
1798 mm
Width
1804 mm
2006 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1545 mm
Height
1494 mm
2760
4477
2699
4417
4477 mm
Length
4417 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
1560 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.69 %
General
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
E84
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 607.951


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X1 sDrive20i
181 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW X1 sDrive20i
270 NM
260 NM
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Performance
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW X1 sDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
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8.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.33 kg/bhp
BMW X1 sDrive20i
8.62 kg/bhp
13.33 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
71 mpg
BMW X1 sDrive20i
41 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
32 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
567 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW X1 sDrive20i
567 mi
777 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW X1 sDrive20i
130.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
420 L
Boot Capacity
421 L








1350 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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