The Comparative Analysis :

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

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

ⓘ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 xDrive28i.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive28i
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
71
79.6
60.8
Blueprint BMW X1 xDrive28i Steptronic (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 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint BMW X1 xDrive28i Steptronic (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 xDrive28i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.98 %
BMW X1 xDrive28i Steptronic (12 - 15)

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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive28i
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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
242 hp
BMW X1 xDrive28i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Performance

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

541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X1 xDrive28i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft