The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X1 xDrive18d Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 39,300

€ 37,000

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X1 xDrive18d 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 220 CDI.
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
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 xDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.64 %

General
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
F48
Generation
X156
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B47-C20
Engine Code
OM 651.930


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW X1 xDrive18d
148 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X1 xDrive18d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Performance
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
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25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
BMW X1 xDrive18d
25.03 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW X1 xDrive18d
50 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
674 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW X1 xDrive18d
674 mi
706 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW X1 xDrive18d
96.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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