The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X1 xDrive28i Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
€ 42,400
€ 34,300
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW X1 xDrive28i is 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 d.
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
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 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.76 %
General
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
E84
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
N52-B30
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X1 xDrive28i
254 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X1 xDrive28i
229 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Performance
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X1 xDrive28i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 d
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14.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
BMW X1 xDrive28i
14.63 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW X1 xDrive28i
25 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
18 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
416 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW X1 xDrive28i
416 mi
797 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW X1 xDrive28i
178.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
