The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X1 xDrive28i Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17)
€ 42,400
€ 33,600
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 xDrive28i is 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 250.
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 250
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 250
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.65 %
General
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 250
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 250
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
N52-B30
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X1 xDrive28i
254 hp
208 hp
Mercedes GLA 250
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW X1 xDrive28i
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 250
Performance
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 250
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X1 xDrive28i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
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14.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.42 lb/hp
BMW X1 xDrive28i
14.63 lb/hp
15.42 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X1 xDrive28i
25 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
416 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW X1 xDrive28i
416 mi
510 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
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).
115.6 kWh
BMW X1 xDrive28i
178.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
