The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X1 xDrive18d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 d 8G-DCT (20 - ..)
€ 35,200

€ 37,300

€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 xDrive18d is 2.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Mercedes GLA 180 d.
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 180 d
60.8
70.8
79
63.4
72.2
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.2 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
60.8 in
Height
63.4 in
108.7
176.3
107.4
173.6
176.3 in
Length
173.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 180 d
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.12 %

General
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 180 d
E84
Generation
H247
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 654.920


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW X1 xDrive18d
141 hp
114 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW X1 xDrive18d
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Performance
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 180 d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X1 xDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 d
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.23 lb/hp
BMW X1 xDrive18d
25.8 lb/hp
31.23 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW X1 xDrive18d
44 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
702 mi
Range
569 mi
BMW X1 xDrive18d
702 mi
569 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Environmental Impact
111 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW X1 xDrive18d
111 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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