The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X1 xDrive20d Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 37,300
€ 30,600
€ 37,300
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 a little. The BMW X1 xDrive20d is 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 CDI.
BMW X1 xDrive20d
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
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
175.4
106.3
173.9
175.4 in
Length
173.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X1 xDrive20d
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.25 %
General
BMW X1 xDrive20d
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
E84
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X1 xDrive20d
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X1 xDrive20d
175 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X1 xDrive20d
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Performance
BMW X1 xDrive20d
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X1 xDrive20d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
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20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.4 lb/hp
BMW X1 xDrive20d
20.91 lb/hp
29.4 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X1 xDrive20d
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW X1 xDrive20d
38 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
611 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW X1 xDrive20d
611 mi
777 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW X1 xDrive20d
127.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X1 xDrive20d
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
