The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X1 sDrive20i (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
€ 32,200

€ 34,300

€ 32,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X1 sDrive20i is 2.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 d.
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
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
173.9
176.3 in
Length
173.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.76 %

General
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
E84
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X1 sDrive20i
181 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X1 sDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Performance
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X1 sDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 d
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19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
BMW X1 sDrive20i
19 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW X1 sDrive20i
34 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
26 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW X1 sDrive20i
567 mi
797 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
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).
80.3 kWh
BMW X1 sDrive20i
130.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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