The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X1 sDrive20i Steptronic DKG (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes GLA 250 7G-DCT (17 - 20)
€ 37,400

€ 36,800

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X1 sDrive20i 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 250.
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 250
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 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 250
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.4 %

General
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 250
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
B48-A20
Engine Code
M 270.920


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X1 sDrive20i
189 hp
208 hp
Mercedes GLA 250
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW X1 sDrive20i
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 250
Performance
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 250
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLA 250
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18.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.48 lb/hp
BMW X1 sDrive20i
18.2 lb/hp
15.48 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X1 sDrive20i
39 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
632 mi
Range
536 mi
BMW X1 sDrive20i
632 mi
536 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW X1 sDrive20i
113.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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