The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X1 xDrive28i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 43,300
BMW X1 xDrive28i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW X1 xDrive28i
€ 32,700
 Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 xDrive28i is 2.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 CDI.
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
60.8
Blueprint BMW X1 xDrive28i Steptronic (12 - 15)
70.8
79
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
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 xDrive28i Steptronic (12 - 15)
108.7
176.3
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
176.3 in
Length
173.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW X1 xDrive28i Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.98 %
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X1 xDrive28i
242 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X1 xDrive28i
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

Performance

BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X1 xDrive28i

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

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15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
BMW X1 xDrive28i
15.21 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW X1 xDrive28i
33 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
26 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
544 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW X1 xDrive28i
544 mi
797 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW X1 xDrive28i
136.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X1 xDrive28i
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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