The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X1 xDrive20i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19)

€ 36,300
BMW X1 xDrive20i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW X1 xDrive20i
€ 29,700
Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

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 xDrive20i is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180.
BMW X1 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180
60.8
Blueprint BMW X1 xDrive20i Steptronic (12 - 15)
70.8
79
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19)
71
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.8 in
Height
58.8 in
Blueprint BMW X1 xDrive20i Steptronic (12 - 15)
108.7
176.3
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19)
106.3
174.2
176.3 in
Length
174.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X1 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW X1 xDrive20i Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.21 %
Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19)

General

BMW X1 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180
E84
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW X1 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
N20-B20
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW X1 xDrive20i
181 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW X1 xDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180

Performance

BMW X1 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X1 xDrive20i

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

 REPLAY
20.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
BMW X1 xDrive20i
20.28 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X1 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X1 xDrive20i
33 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
545 mi
BMW X1 xDrive20i
551 mi
545 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
108 kWh
BMW X1 xDrive20i
134.5 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X1 xDrive20i
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft