The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 d (15 - 17) vs. BMW X1 xDrive28i Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 32,100

€ 42,500

€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 d is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the BMW X1 xDrive28i.
Mercedes GLA 180 d
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 d
BMW X1 xDrive28i
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.77 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 d
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 d
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 d
108 hp
242 hp
BMW X1 xDrive28i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 d
BMW X1 xDrive28i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X1 xDrive28i
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29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
29.4 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 d
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
59 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X1 xDrive28i
50 mpg
city
23 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
777 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
777 mi
495 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
82.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 d
BMW X1 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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