The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. BMW X1 xDrive20i (12 - 15)

€ 30,600
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 34,200
 BMW X1 xDrive20i (12 - 15) BMW X1 xDrive20i
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

ⓘ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 Mercedes GLA 180 CDI is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the BMW X1 xDrive20i.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive20i
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
71
79.6
60.8
Blueprint BMW X1 xDrive20i (12 - 15)
70.8
79
71 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
58.8 in
Height
60.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint BMW X1 xDrive20i (12 - 15)
108.7
176.3
173.9 in
Length
176.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive20i
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4685 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.73 %
BMW X1 xDrive20i (12 - 15)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive20i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
BMW N20
OM 607.951
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
181 hp
BMW X1 xDrive20i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW X1 xDrive20i

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive20i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X1 xDrive20i

▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
29.4 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
BMW X1 xDrive20i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X1 xDrive20i
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
522 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
522 mi
BMW X1 xDrive20i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW X1 xDrive20i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft