The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. BMW X1 xDrive28i Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 30,600
€ 42,400
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 Mercedes GLA 180 CDI is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the BMW X1 xDrive28i.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive28i
58.8
71
79.6
60.8
70.8
79
71 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
58.8 in
Height
60.8 in
106.3
173.9
108.7
175.4
173.9 in
Length
175.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive28i
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.54 %
General
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive28i
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 607.951
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
254 hp
BMW X1 xDrive28i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive28i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X1 xDrive28i
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29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
29.4 lb/hp
14.63 lb/hp
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X1 xDrive28i
50 mpg
city
18 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
777 mi
Range
416 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
416 mi
BMW X1 xDrive28i
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).
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
