The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) vs. BMW X1 xDrive25e Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 29,000
€ 45,300
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 180 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the BMW X1 xDrive25e.
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 xDrive25e
58.8
71
79.6
62.3
71.7
81.1
71 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.8 in
Height
62.3 in
106.3
173.9
105.1
175.1
173.9 in
Length
175.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 xDrive25e
3075 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
937 lb
23.35 %
General
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 xDrive25e
X156
Generation
F48
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 xDrive25e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
BMW B38
M 270.910
Engine Code
B38

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
217 hp
BMW X1 xDrive25e
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
BMW X1 xDrive25e
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 xDrive25e
124 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X1 xDrive25e
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.49 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
18.49 lb/hp
BMW X1 xDrive25e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 xDrive25e
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
124 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
124 mpg
BMW X1 xDrive25e
31 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.5 gal
545 mi
Range
1177 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
1177 mi
BMW X1 xDrive25e
Environmental Impact
108 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).
36 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
36 kWh
BMW X1 xDrive25e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 xDrive25e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.6 cu ft


















